visa list logo

Travel advice for North American region in 2024

16 country travel advices

Picture of Mexico
  🇲🇽
Stay Alert
Mexico City •
North America •
Northern America •
Developing •
122.27M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Mexico. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico overall due to high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
Picture of Canada
  🇨🇦
Normal Safety
Ottawa •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
36.16M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ There's a state of emergency in Alberta province and the Halifax Regional Municipality due to several out-of-control wildfires. Evacuation orders have been issued in some areas. Monitor media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities. See 'Safety'. We advise:  Exercise normal safety precautions in Canada.
  🇨🇷
Stay Alert
San Jose •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
4.89M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 26, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Costa Rica. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. You’re no longer required to complete the Health Pass or show proof of medical insurance to enter Costa Rica. (See 'Travel'). We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Costa Rica due to high levels of violent crime.
  🇺🇸
Normal Safety
Washington, D.C. •
North America •
Northern America •
Developed •
323.95M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: May 18, 2023
⚠️ You no longer need to take a COVID-19 test or show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations before travelling to the US. Check the latest entry, transit and exit requirements before travel. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in the United States of America.
  🇹🇹
Stay Alert
Port of Spain •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
1.35M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: April 5, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Trinidad and Tobago. We haven't changed our level of advice, exercise a high degree of caution due to the high levels of serious violent crime. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to the high levels of serious violent crime.
  🇳🇮
Stay Alert
Managua •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
6.26M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: March 26, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Nicaragua. We haven't changed our level of advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Nicaragua to confirm the latest entry requirements before travel. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Nicaragua due to high levels of violent crime.
  🇭🇳
Stay Alert
Tegucigalpa •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
8.58M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: March 1, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Honduras. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply. The current State of Exception in Honduras has been extended until 20 April. It covers 235 of the 298 municipalities. There may be restrictions on freedom of movement and other rights. Monitor local media for updates. Carry identification at all times. Comply with all local laws and police instructions. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Honduras overall due to high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
  🇭🇹
Don't Travel
Port-au-Prince •
North America •
Caribbean •
Least Developed •
11.08M people
⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: February 24, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Haiti. We continue to advise do not travel to Haiti due to the very high levels of violent crime, kidnapping and the volatile security situation, as well as severe shortages of basic necessities such as fuel, potable water and food. There's also a serious cholera outbreak in Haiti. We advise: Do not travel to Haiti overall due to the very high levels of violent crime, kidnapping and the volatile security situation, as well as severe shortages of basic necessities including fuel, water and food.
  🇨🇺
Stay Alert
Havana •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
11.24M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: January 20, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed the travel advice for Cuba. We haven't changed the travel advice level, exercise a high degree of caution. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba overall due to high levels of violent crime.
  🇬🇹
Stay Alert
Guatemala City •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
16.18M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: January 11, 2023
⚠️ You no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter Guatemala. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Guatemala due to high levels of violent crime.
  🇧🇸
Stay Alert
Nassau •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
378.04K people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: October 11, 2022
⚠️ You're not required to have a COVID-19 test before entering The Bahamas, regardless of your vaccination status (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in The Bahamas overall due to the high levels of violent crime.
  🇧🇿
Stay Alert
Belmopan •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
370.3K people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: September 7, 2022
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Belize. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. You're no longer required to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Belize due to the risk of serious violent crime.
  🇵🇦
Stay Alert
Panama City •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
3.81M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: August 12, 2022
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Panama. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply. You must complete an electronic health affidavit online prior to arrival in Panama. The QR code generated by this form must be shown on arrival. Check directly with your airline before your departure for any changes to entry requirements.  We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Panama overall due to high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.
  🇸🇻
Reconsider
San Salvador •
North America •
Central America •
Developing •
6.52M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: August 6, 2022
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for El Salvador and included new information on the State of Emergency which remains in place (see 'Safety'). We haven’t changed the level of our advice, reconsider your need to travel. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to El Salvador due to the high levels of gang-related violence.
  🇩🇴
Stay Alert
Santo Domingo •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
10.08M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: July 16, 2022
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for the Dominican Republic. We've lowered the travel advice level. We now advise you exercise a high degree of caution due to high levels of violent crime. We now advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in the Dominican Republic due to high levels of violent crime.
  🇯🇲
Stay Alert
Kingston •
North America •
Caribbean •
Developing •
2.72M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: July 4, 2022
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Jamaica. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. You no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test before travelling to Jamaica (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Jamaica due to the high rates of violent crime.

Travel advice for North American region in 2024

Last updated:
Countries bans and travel restrictions in North American region. Top countries include Fiji, Thailand, Syria and Cameroon. Find useful information on safety and security so you can be informed and get prepared. See a visual map of travel risks on the world map.