Check for travel alerts in other countries

Before planning your trip abroad, you can find out if there are any travel advisories in your destination country. These advisories are issued by the U.S. Department of State and include 4 levels of increasing risk:

• Level 1 - Exercise normal caution. This is the lowest level of risk. But be aware there is some risk with international travel, and safe conditions in some countries may differ from the U.S.
• Level 2 - Exercise increased caution. A level 2 alert means you should be aware of heightened risk when you travel.
• Level 3 - Reconsider travel. There may be serious risks involved when you travel to countries under a level 3 alert. 
• Level 4 - Do not travel. In countries under a level 4 travel advisory, there is a higher chance you may encounter life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may also not have the ability to assist you if you experience an emergency.

These travel warning levels are determined by various factors, including:

• Crime
• Terrorism
• Civil unrest
• Disease outbreaks
• Natural disasters

To find out what travel advisories may affect your trip, enter your destination country’s name in the search bar.

Learn about STEP and how to register

What is STEP?

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service from the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs. When you enroll, you will receive emails with news, alerts, and travel advisories about your destination country. With STEP, you can also:

• Be in direct contact during an emergency with the U.S. embassy in the country you are visiting
• Stay in touch with family and friends during an emergency

How to register in STEP

To register for STEP, select “Create account” and enter your personal information, including:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Emergency contact information

You can also select your destination country or change it to customize the news and alerts you receive.

Register for STEP.