Travel - State Dept

Thanks to @POTUS’s leadership, ten Americans who were detained in Venezuela are on their way to freedom. I want to thank my team at the @StateDept & especially President @nayibbukele for helping secure an agreement for the release of all of our American detainees, plus the…

Reminder: U.S. citizens should NOT travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care. Haiti has been under a State of Emergency since March 2024. Crimes involving firearms are common in Haiti and include robbery, carjackings,…

It’s storm season. Save phone numbers for the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate when traveling to a hurricane-prone destination abroad and sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov before you travel to receive weather alerts from the…

The work of @TravelGov consular officers is critical to protecting U.S. national security. At NFATC, they receive rigorous training from decision-making to interviewing techniques. This is training that makes a difference.

Syria: As of July 20, there are humanitarian corridors open from the Suwayda area to the border crossings and to Damascus. The Department of State's guidance remains the same: if you are able to depart Syria on your own, please do so. American citizens are able to cross the land…

Northern Vietnam: Typhoon Wipha is approaching Vietnam. The severe typhoon may bring heavy rain and strong, damaging winds to affected areas starting Monday, July 21. Extensive flooding and mudslides may occur in some areas. Wipha is likely to affect the sea and mainland of the…

Mexico City (Tlalpan, between Fuentes Brotantes and El Caminero): Demonstrations are expected to take place on Sunday, July 20 starting at 3:00 p.m. A previous demonstration occurred in the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods on July 4, and some in that group vandalized property and…

Trinidad and Tobago: On July 18th, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago declared a nationwide State of Emergency based on the emergence of a highly threatening criminal network that is operational both within and outside of Trinidad and Tobago’s correctional facilities. This…

Southern China: Typhoon Wipha is expected to make landfall somewhere in the south China provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Hainan sometime between Sunday, July 20 and Monday, July 21.   China’s Central Meteorological Observatory issued a typhoon warning on Friday morning.…

Hong Kong and Macau: According to media reports, the Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Metrological and Geophysical Bureau are expected to issue the Standby Signal T1 sometime between the evening of July 18 and early morning of July 19 due to a tropical cyclone. Windy conditions,…

Republic of Korea: The Embassy is closely monitoring reports of heavy rain and flooding throughout the Republic of Korea. Flood and extreme weather warnings have been issued in multiple areas throughout the country. Some areas are experiencing very heavy rainfall, accompanied by…

Suwayda, Syria: The Travel Advisory for Syria remains at Level 4 - Do Not Travel to Syria. This advisory remains in effect due to the risks of armed conflict and violence.  U.S. citizens able to depart Syria, please do so. U.S. citizens can cross the land border from Syria to…

Reminder: Qualified international students should apply early for their student visas to certified schools to ensure adequate time for processing.

Reminder! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in United States is determined by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer upon your arrival, NOT your visa expiration date. To see how long you can stay, check your I-94 (admit until date) at…

Nicaragua: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that there will be mass gatherings across Nicaragua this week. Traffic disruption, congestion, and roadblocks may increase the possibility of U.S. citizen encounters with police, military, and other Nicaraguan authorities.…

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means Do Not Travel. This level is assigned based on local conditions and/or our limited ability to help there. These places are dangerous and you may be putting yourself at extreme risk by visiting. The Travel Advisories for…

If you are arrested for assault, domestic violence, or other crimes while in the United States, your U.S. visa may be revoked, and you may be ineligible for future U.S. visas. A visa is a privilege, not a right – one that can be revoked if you break the law.

Chile: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that pickpocketing and robberies continue across Chile, including in Santiago as well as other areas popular with tourists such as Valparaiso and Viña Del Mar. Robberies often occur in crowded areas, such as malls, restaurants, public…