Countries the US government advises its citizens not to visit
Afghanistan: A Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory is in place for Afghanistan due to terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, civil unrest, kidnapping, and crime, among other fears.
Myanmar: Civil unrest, armed conflict, wrongful detention, and areas with land mines and unexploded ordnances are among the reasons the State Department has issued a Level 4.
Haiti: Since March 2024, Haiti has been under a State of Emergency. Gang violence is widespread, including robbery, carjackings, and kidnappings for ransom.
Belarus: US citizens have been advised to leave Belarus immediately due to the Belarusian authorities' arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Burkina Faso: Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso. Targets can typically include hotels, restaurants, police stations, customs offices, places of worship.
Central African Republic: Multiple risks including kidnapping and armed robbery, plus an inadequate supply of basic medication.
Iran: US citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason. A Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory exists due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest.
Iraq: Neighboring Iraq is also a no-go for US citizens, where they face numerous high risks, including violence and kidnapping.
Lebanon: Lebanon remains at risk from armed conflict, especially near the frontier with Israel where cross-border exchanges of fire have occurred.
Libya: A Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory is in place for Libya. Reasons include high levels of crime and the risk of terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest.