Travel Advisory Tracker

U.S. Travel Advisory Levels by Country — 2026

Current State Department advisory level (1–4) for 211 countries and territories, with change history, the UK government's advice side by side, and a state-by-state Mexico breakdown. Data snapshot: July 7, 2026.

23

Level 4

Do Not Travel

29

Level 3

Reconsider Travel

79

Level 2

Exercise Increased Caution

80

Level 1

Exercise Normal Precautions

Recent advisory changes

DateCountryChange
May 31, 2026CyprusLevel 2 → Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
May 20, 2026New CaledoniaLevel 3 → Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
March 30, 2026NepalLevel 3 → Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
March 18, 2026VenezuelaLevel 4 → Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
February 27, 2026Israel, the West Bank and GazaAdvisory event (Level 3 unchanged)
January 10, 2026VenezuelaAdvisory event (Level 4 unchanged)

Every country page shows its full change timeline — see, for example, Venezuela or Israel.

Mexico travel advisory by state →

The official advisory rates all 32 Mexican states separately — from Level 1 in Yucatán to Level 4 in Sinaloa. Color-coded map and table, updated for the 2026 World Cup.

US vs UK travel advice compared →

Washington and London don't always agree. See every country where the two governments' travel advice diverges the most.

All 211 countries A–Z

About travel advisory levels

What do travel advisory Levels 1–4 mean?

The U.S. State Department rates every country on a 4-step scale: Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) and Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Level 4 is the strongest warning — the U.S. government may have very limited ability to assist travelers there.

How often do travel advisories change?

Each advisory is reviewed on its own schedule — Level 1 and 2 advisories at least every 12 months, Level 3 and 4 advisories at least every 6 months — and can be updated any time conditions change. This site keeps a dated timeline of changes for every country.

Where does this data come from?

U.S. levels come from the State Department's official travel advisory feed (travel.state.gov). UK positions come from the GOV.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice API. We snapshot both sources and record every level change.

Is a Level 2 country dangerous?

Not usually. Most of the world's popular destinations — including France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Mexico — sit at Level 2. It means stay alert to specific risks the advisory describes, not avoid the country.