The U.S. government has updated its travel advisory list, expanding its highest-level warning to 21 countries deemed too dangerous for American travelers due to increasing threats ranging from terrorism to wrongful detentions.
Newly included nations such as North Korea and Burkina Faso have raised red flags due to elevated risks of arbitrary arrest and extremist violence. The expanded Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory highlights worsening global instability and urges U.S. citizens to avoid non-essential travel to these regions.
The full list of countries under the Level 4 warning now includes:
- Afghanistan
- Belarus
- Burkina Faso
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Haiti
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mali
- North Korea
- Russia
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Yemen
These advisories are based on assessments that consider terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, health emergencies, and the potential for U.S. citizens to be wrongfully detained abroad.
Travelers are encouraged to remain informed, monitor conditions closely, and consider enrolling in emergency communication services to stay updated and connected in case of rapid changes.