Level 3 Travel Advisory Countries 2026: Reconsider Travel
29 countries are currently at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel).
The State Department recommends reconsidering travel to these countries due to serious safety or security risks. Travel insurance and registration with the U.S. embassy (STEP) are strongly advised if you go anyway. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Snapshot as of July 7, 2026.
| Country | Advisory as of | UK FCDO position |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | April 27, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Bahrain | March 1, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Bangladesh | January 19, 2026 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| Belize | March 11, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Burundi | April 28, 2025 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Colombia | March 30, 2026 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| Ethiopia | March 31, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Guatemala | March 11, 2026 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| Guinea-Bissau | December 10, 2025 | No overall travel warning |
| Guyana | May 11, 2025 | No overall travel warning |
| Honduras | December 9, 2024 | No overall travel warning |
| Israel, the West Bank and Gaza | February 27, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Jordan | May 3, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Kuwait | June 27, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Macau | November 26, 2024 | No overall travel warning |
| Mauritania | July 14, 2025 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Nicaragua | May 13, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Nigeria | June 11, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Oman | June 26, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Pakistan | June 15, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Papua New Guinea | April 28, 2025 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| Qatar | March 1, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Rwanda | June 3, 2026 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | April 7, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Saudi Arabia | March 12, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
| Tanzania | October 30, 2025 | Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country |
| Trinidad and Tobago | April 12, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| United Arab Emirates | March 2, 2026 | No overall travel warning |
| Venezuela | June 26, 2026 | Advises against all travel to parts of the country |
Level 3 advisory FAQ
How many countries are at Level 3 right now?
As of July 7, 2026, 29 countries and territories carry a Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) U.S. State Department travel advisory.
What does Level 3 mean for travelers?
Reconsider Travel — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
Does a travel advisory make travel insurance invalid?
It can. Many travel insurance and airline policies limit or exclude coverage for countries under a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory — and some also restrict Level 3. Check your policy wording before booking.
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