Travel advisories · Updated daily

What five foreign ministries say about safety at your destination

Every foreign ministry publishes its own travel advice on its own scale. This page gathers the advisories of France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Germany, brings them onto a shared scale and summarises them country by country.

238 destinations covered5 ministries comparedUpdated on October 22, 2026
Normal precautions
123 normal precautions
Increased caution
86 increased caution
Reconsider travel
13 reconsider travel
Do not travel
16 do not travel
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1Normal precautions2Increased caution3Reconsider travel4Do not travelAverage level of the ministries that publish one, on a shared 1 to 4 scale

Last 30 days

Advisories published or revised recently

Destinations where at least one ministry changed its advice, most recent first.

  • Nigeria3Reconsider

    United Kingdom foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, inconsistent health care and Ebola (United Kingdom); warnings limited to certain areas.

  • Indonesia2Caution

    Canada foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Natural disasters (exclusion zones around active volcanoes), unrest and terrorism; some areas advised against except for essential travel.

  • Turkmenistan1Normal

    United Kingdom foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    No major threat reported; France formally advises against some areas and urges increased vigilance elsewhere; crime noted by Germany.

  • Ethiopia3Reconsider

    United Kingdom foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Unrest, fighting in the north (Tigray, Afar, Amhara), crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions and exit bans.

  • Eritrea2Caution

    Canada foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, landmines, wrongful detention and tensions with Ethiopia; warnings limited to certain areas.

  • Syria4Do not travel

    Germany foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage-taking and crime.

  • Saudi Arabia3Reconsider

    United Kingdom foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Drone and missile strikes (Iran, Houthis) targeting US interests including King Khalid Airport, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans; some areas advised against.

  • China1Normal

    Canada foreign ministry · October 21, 2026

    Arbitrary enforcement of local laws, exit bans and risk of wrongful detention; natural disasters linked to El Niño.

Vigilance level, country by country

By default only destinations at level 3 and above are shown; widen the minimum level to see all 238 countries. The level is the average of the ministries that publish one, the five individual advisories appear on the right. When Visamundi handles entry formalities for a destination, its name links to the country page.

Region
29 destinations

Europe

3 destinations
  • Belarus

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Civil unrest and general security risks; difficulties buying flight tickets when the journey starts in or within Russia.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • RussiaVisa page

    Updated on Oct 21, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Terrorism, unrest, risk of wrongful detention (including dual nationals), curbs on free speech and drone attacks causing short-notice airspace and airport restrictions.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Ukraine

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Russia-Ukraine war, with active fighting, damaged infrastructure and increased crime.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel

Africa

13 destinations
  • Burkina Faso

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    4Do not travel

    Crime, kidnapping, terrorism and health risks across the whole country; Germany, however, limits its warning to part of the country.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Central African Republic

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Civil unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines and terrorism, in a country facing serious health risks, including an Ebola outbreak reported in the neighbouring DRC region.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • LibyaVisa page

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, crime and landmines; Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna are advised against.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Niger

    Updated on Oct 15, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Crime, unrest, terrorism, kidnapping and health risks; gunfire reported on 29 August near the presidential palace and the airport.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • South Sudan

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Unrest, crime, kidnapping and landmines; major health risks, including Ebola.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Sudan

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Conflict, unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines and health threats.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • ChadVisa page

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Crime, terrorism, internal unrest, kidnapping, landmines and inadequate health infrastructure; some border areas are advised against entirely.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel3Global Affairs Canada : Reconsider2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution
  • Congo - Kinshasa

    Updated on Oct 20, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Ebola outbreak, crime, unrest, terrorism and kidnapping; Germany and the UK limit their warnings to parts of the country.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider3France Diplomatie : Reconsider
  • EthiopiaVisa page

    Updated on Oct 21, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Unrest, fighting in the north (Tigray, Afar, Amhara), crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions and exit bans.

    3US Department of State : Reconsider3Global Affairs Canada : Reconsider2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution
  • Mali

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Recent terrorist attacks and insecurity across the whole country.

    1US Department of State : Normal4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • NigeriaVisa page

    Updated on Oct 21, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, inconsistent health care and Ebola (United Kingdom); warnings limited to certain areas.

    3US Department of State : Reconsider3Global Affairs Canada : Reconsider2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution
  • Somalia

    Updated on Oct 15, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, landmines and piracy; systematic mistreatment of women and of gay and lesbian people.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution
  • Western Sahara

    Updated on Jun 29, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Areas within 40 km north and west of the Berm, including the city of Es Semara, are formally advised against.

    3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider

Middle East

7 destinations
  • Iran

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Risk of arbitrary arrest of foreign nationals and dual citizens, regional tensions and unstable border areas.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Palestinian Territories

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travel

    Armed conflict and regional tensions marked by Iranian strikes and retaliation; London restricts its alert to certain areas.

    4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider
  • Syria

    Updated on Oct 21, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage-taking and crime.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Yemen

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Terrorism, unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health risks (malaria); Houthi threat and Saudi border.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Iraq

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime and limited consular assistance; regional tensions from Iran-linked strikes; France limits its strongest warning to specific areas.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution
  • Lebanon

    Updated on Oct 15, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Armed conflict, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, crime and landmines; economic crisis and shortages; several areas formally advised against.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider3France Diplomatie : Reconsider
  • Saudi ArabiaVisa page

    Updated on Oct 21, 2026

    3Reconsider travelConsensus

    Drone and missile strikes (Iran, Houthis) targeting US interests including King Khalid Airport, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans; some areas advised against.

    3US Department of State : Reconsider3Global Affairs Canada : Reconsider4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider3France Diplomatie : Reconsider

Asia

4 destinations
  • Afghanistan

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Civil unrest, terrorism, crime, kidnapping and risk of wrongful detention, in a country with very limited health facilities and exposed to natural disasters.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • MyanmarVisa page

    Updated on Oct 15, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Armed conflict, unrest, crime, landmines and unexploded ordnance, arbitrary enforcement of laws and poor healthcare.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • North Korea

    Updated on Oct 15, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    The sources give no specific reason for the risk in this country.

    1US Department of State : Normal4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel1German Federal Foreign Office : Normal3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Pakistan

    Updated on Oct 19, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Armed conflict, terrorism, crime and kidnapping; military clashes and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; some areas formally advised against.

    3US Department of State : Reconsider2Global Affairs Canada : Caution2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider3France Diplomatie : Reconsider

Americas

2 destinations
  • Haiti

    Updated on Oct 13, 2026

    4Do not travelConsensus

    Crime, kidnapping, terrorism and unrest, in a country where access to healthcare is very limited.

    4US Department of State : Do not travel4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel4German Federal Foreign Office : Do not travel4UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Do not travel4France Diplomatie : Do not travel
  • Venezuela

    Updated on Oct 14, 2026

    3Reconsider travel

    Crime, kidnapping, terrorism, poor healthcare; Amazonas, border strips (Colombia, Brazil, Guyana) and the Orinoco Mining Arc advised against; recent earthquakes, partial flights.

    3US Department of State : Reconsider4Global Affairs Canada : Do not travel2German Federal Foreign Office : Caution3UK Foreign Office (FCDO) : Reconsider2France Diplomatie : Caution

Method

How we compare five different scales

Five sources, five scales

The United States publishes four levels, Canada four, France four colour zones, the United Kingdom wording without numbers and Germany three categories. None of these scales was designed to be compared with the others.

One shared scale from 1 to 4

Each advisory is mapped onto four levels: normal precautions, increased caution, reconsider travel, do not travel. When a ministry splits a country into zones, the level of the dominant zone is kept.

1 : Normal precautions, 2 : Increased caution, 3 : Reconsider travel, 4 : Do not travel

NormalDo not travel

Average level and consensus

The level shown is the rounded average of the ministries that publish one. A country never rates itself, so France appears in only four advisories. The “consensus” mark means at least four ministries place the destination at level 3 or above.

Updated every day

The five official sites are re-read every morning. An advisory is flagged as changed only when its level or its content changes, not when the publication date alone moves.

The one-sentence summary

The per-country summary is generated from the official advisories and reviewed by the team. It explains the level, it does not replace it: each ministry's full advice is one click away.

Visamundi is a private entry-formalities agency with no ties to ministries, embassies or consulates. These levels are those of the five governments cited, reproduced unchanged. When deciding whether to travel, your own foreign ministry's advice remains the reference.

Frequently asked questions

Does “reconsider travel” mean I cannot go?

No. A travel advisory is not a ban, and the destination's authorities keep issuing visas and travel authorisations. However, most travel insurance policies exclude areas under a do-not-travel advice from the ministry of your country of residence: check your policy before leaving.

Why do the ministries disagree?

Each ministry assesses the risk for its own nationals, with its own diplomatic sources and its own caution. A country can be under increased caution for Canada and reconsider travel for France without either being wrong: the comparison exists precisely to show those gaps.

What is the difference between “increased caution” and “reconsider travel”?

Increased caution asks you to stay informed and adapt your behaviour; the trip remains ordinary. Reconsider travel means the ministry advises against tourism; only trips you cannot postpone are considered.

Does my travel insurance cover a destination under advisory?

Often not, or only partly. Policies usually refer to the advice of the ministry of the country where the policy was bought, not to an average. Re-read the exclusion clause and, if in doubt, ask the insurer for written confirmation.

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Do these levels change often?

Most countries stay at the same level for months. Changes follow specific events: a contested election, a natural disaster, a security deterioration. The “last 30 days” section at the top of the page lists the destinations concerned.

Does Visamundi issue this advice?

No. Visamundi is a private agency that handles entry formalities. The levels shown are those published by the five ministries cited, reproduced unchanged; only the per-country summary is written by us, from those advisories.