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Dangerous countries to travel in 2024

11 country travel advices

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Beirut •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
5.99M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: June 5, 2023
⚠️ We're reviewed our travel advice for Lebanon. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel due to the security environment. Higher levels apply. There have been armed clashes in some areas of Lebanon, including Beirut. Protests occur regularly and can turn violent. The ongoing economic crisis and occasional industrial strikes, that also include banks, have affected access to some goods and services. If you're caught in civil unrest, stay inside and follow the advice of local authorities. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon overall due to the changed security environment. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Abuja •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Developing •
186.99M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: June 1, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Nigeria. We haven’t changed our overall level, reconsider your need to travel. Some areas have an increased risk, we have raised the level of advice for Kogi State and Lagos city. There’s a high risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings across Nigeria, including in the capital city Abuja, by various militant groups. Further attacks are likely. If, despite our advice, you undertake travel within Nigeria, research your routes and get professional security advice and support before departing. Avoid all political gatherings, which may occur with little or no notice. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping, the volatile security situation, possible violent civil unrest and high levels of violent crime. Higher levels apply.
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Islamabad •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
194.13M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: May 12, 2023
⚠️ There are ongoing protests in Pakistan. Avoid demonstrations and protests. These can turn violent. The security situation is evolving and remains unpredictable. Authorities may suspend internet and mobile phone networks and close roads and highways at short notice. Transit to and from Islamabad International Airport may be impeded by protest activity. Monitor media for information on the latest developments and follow the instructions of local authorities. See Safety. Terrorist groups hostile to foreign interests operate in Pakistan. The threat of attack remains very high. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Pakistan and do not travel to some areas of Pakistan. Reporting since late 2022 has identified the potential for increased attacks in Islamabad, including at major hotels. In response, heightened security arrangements are in place, including an increased security force presence and additional checkpoints. Australian officials in Islamabad have been advised to increase vigilance and limit travel within the city. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Pakistan overall due to the volatile security situation and very high threat of terrorist attack, kidnapping and violence. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Ashgabat •
Asia •
Central Asia •
Developing •
4.75M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: May 3, 2023
⚠️ Some regular international commercial flights are now operating into and out of Turkmenistan. If you're allowed to enter Turkmenistan, you'll need to present evidence of vaccination or antibodies to COVID-19. You'll also be required to take a COVID-19 (PCR) test on arrival and undertake 7-day quarantine in a state-run facility if you test positive. A number of informal restrictions have been introduced on women’s appearance and behaviour (see 'Local Laws'). We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Turkmenistan overall due to entry restrictions and limited transportation options. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Addis Ababa •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
92.21M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: April 18, 2023
⚠️ There have been protests and violent clashes between armed groups in the state of Amhara in recent weeks. Foreigners are generally not targeted, however there is a risk that you could be caught up in violence. Stay vigilant and monitor local media for the latest update. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to the state of Amhara overall and do not travel to parts of the state of Amhara bordering with Tigray and Sudan. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia overall due to the ongoing civil unrest and armed conflicts throughout the country. Other levels apply in some areas.
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Kinshasa •
Africa •
Middle Africa •
Least Developed •
85.03M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: April 14, 2023
⚠️ Express kidnappings targeting foreigners have increased. The threat is particularly high in the Limete area of Kinshasa. Seek professional security advice before travelling and be alert to possible threats. See 'Safety' for more information. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo overall due to the volatile security situation and high risk of kidnapping. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Bujumbura •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
10.11M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: March 30, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Burundi. We haven’t changed the overall level of our advice, reconsider your need to travel. We now advise do not travel to Cibitoke and Bubzanza provinces. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Burundi overall due to the threats of terrorism and political violence. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Cairo •
Africa •
Middle East •
Developing •
91.29M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: November 4, 2022
⚠️ We now advise you exercise a high degree of caution in Sharm el Sheikh. Egypt has lifted all COVID-19 related entry restrictions. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Egypt overall due to the risk of terrorist attack. Other levels apply in some areas.
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Asmara •
Africa •
Eastern Africa •
Least Developed •
5.35M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: September 26, 2022
⚠️ In response to the conflict in northern Ethiopia, the Eritrean Government has called for a mobilisation of its armed forces. Additional security measures may be introduced at short notice in Asmara and across the country. If you're in Eritrea, you should remain vigilant at this time. We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Eritrea overall due to the high risk of instability and violence. Higher levels apply in some areas.
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Nouakchott •
Africa •
Western Africa •
Least Developed •
3.72M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: August 7, 2022
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Mauritania. We haven’t changed the level of our advice. Reconsider your need to travel. Higher levels apply in other areas. Protests and demonstrations occur from time to time. Avoid political gatherings and demonstrations, and follow the advice of local authorities. Some COVID-19 measures and restrictions are still in place. You need to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test 72hrs before arrival (see 'Travel'). We advise: Reconsider your need to travel to Mauritania overall due to the high risk of terrorist attack, kidnapping and violent crime.
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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.

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