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Travel advice for American region in 2024

27 country travel advices

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Don't Travel
Caracas •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
31.03M people
⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: June 6, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Venezuela. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The political and economic situation continues to be unstable. There are high levels of violent crime, and shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Venezuela due to the unstable political and economic situation, shortages of food, water, medicine and petrol, and high levels of violent crime.
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Stay Alert
Mexico City •
North America •
Northern America •
Developing •
122.27M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Mexico. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Normal Safety
Ottawa •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
36.16M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ There's a state of emergency in Alberta province and the Halifax Regional Municipality due to several out-of-control wildfires. Evacuation orders have been issued in some areas. Monitor media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities. See 'Safety'. We advise:  Exercise normal safety precautions in Canada.
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Stay Alert
Lima •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
31.49M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 31, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Peru. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. Due to weather conditions, a State of Emergency remains in place in northern coastal and some central parts of Peru. Travel services, including inter-provincial road travel, may be disrupted. Tourist attractions may be temporarily closed. Civil unrest continues to affect some regions in central and southern Peru. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to the province of Puno as a State of Emergency remains in place. Take precautions to ensure your safety. Avoid areas affected by civil unrest. If protests develop where you are, leave if it's safe to. Follow the advice of local authorities. Contact your airline or travel provider for updates. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Peru overall due to the high risk of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Stay Alert
San Jose •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
4.89M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 26, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Costa Rica. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. You’re no longer required to complete the Health Pass or show proof of medical insurance to enter Costa Rica. (See 'Travel'). We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica due to high levels of violent crime.
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Stay Alert
Asuncion •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
6.85M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 25, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Paraguay. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Paraguay due to the high level of crime.
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Stay Alert
Santiago •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
18.19M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 23, 2023
⚠️ If you're an Australian citizen, you must complete a pre-approved visa application to enter Chile. Ensure you apply well in advance to avoid issues on arrival. (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Chile due to potential demonstrations, civil unrest and violence.
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Stay Alert
Quito •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
16.55M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 19, 2023
⚠️ Avoid demonstrations that may occur due to the current political situation. The Cotopaxi volcano is showing signs of increased activity. Monitor local media and follow the Ecuadorian Government's official advice. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Ecuador overall due to high levels of crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Normal Safety
Washington, D.C. •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
323.95M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: May 18, 2023
⚠️ You no longer need to take a COVID-19 test or show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations before travelling to the US. Check the latest entry, transit and exit requirements before travel. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in the United States of America.
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Stay Alert
Georgetown •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
746.9K people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 4, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Guyana. We haven't changed the level, exercise a high degree of caution. You no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter Guyana. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Guyana due to high levels of crime.
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Stay Alert
Bogotá •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
48.76M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 28, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Colombia. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. The Nevado del Ruiz volcano continues showing signs of increased seismic activity. Colombian authorities have ordered the evacuation of high-risk areas and indicated that an eruption is likely in the coming days or weeks. Follow the advice of local authorities. COVID-19 related entry requirements have been lifted. Face masks are still required in some situations. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Colombia due to high levels of crime and terrorism. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Normal Safety
Buenos Aires •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
43.59M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: April 21, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Argentina. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. Higher levels apply in other areas. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Argentina. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Stay Alert
Brasilia •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
206.14M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 14, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Brazil. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. In case of protests, monitor the media, follow the instructions of local authorities and review our guidance on staying safe during demonstrations (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high crime rates.
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Stay Alert
Port of Spain •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
1.35M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 5, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago. We haven't changed our level of advice, exercise a high degree of caution due to the high levels of serious violent crime. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to the high levels of serious violent crime.
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Stay Alert
Managua •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
6.26M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: March 26, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Nicaragua. We haven't changed our level of advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Nicaragua to confirm the latest entry requirements before travel. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Nicaragua due to high levels of violent crime.
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Stay Alert
Tegucigalpa •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
8.58M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: March 1, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Honduras. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply. The current State of Exception in Honduras has been extended until 20 April. It covers 235 of the 298 municipalities. There may be restrictions on freedom of movement and other rights. Monitor local media for updates. Carry identification at all times. Comply with all local laws and police instructions. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Honduras overall due to high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Normal Safety
Montevideo •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
3.48M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: February 27, 2023
⚠️ You no longer require a COVID-19 (PCR) test and proof of vaccination to enter Uruguay. You must have comprehensive travel insurance on arrival. We now advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Uruguay.
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Don't Travel
Port-au-Prince •
North America •
Caribbean •
Least Developed •
11.08M people
⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: February 24, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Haiti. We continue to advise do not travel to Haiti due to the very high levels of violent crime, kidnapping and the volatile security situation, as well as severe shortages of basic necessities such as fuel, potable water and food. There's also a serious cholera outbreak in Haiti. We advise: Do not travel to Haiti overall due to the very high levels of violent crime, kidnapping and the volatile security situation, as well as severe shortages of basic necessities including fuel, water and food.
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Stay Alert
Sucre •
South America •
South America •
Developing •
10.99M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: February 2, 2023
⚠️ Demonstrations and violent protests have occurred in and around the city of Santa Cruz. There have been reports that air and road travel is being affected in the city. We advise you to check with local authorities before travelling to and from the airport. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Bolivia overall because of ongoing political and social tensions and the risk of serious crime.
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Stay Alert
Havana •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
11.24M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: January 20, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed the travel advice for Cuba. We haven't changed the travel advice level, exercise a high degree of caution. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba overall due to high levels of violent crime.

Travel advice for American region in 2024

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