Travel Warnings CHAD Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens The Department of State warns U.S.
citizens of the risks of traveling to Chad and recommends that American citizens
avoid all travel to eastern Chad and the Chad/Central African Republic border
area. This Warning is due to insecurity caused by recently increased levels of
violent criminality, the continuing risk of clashes between Chadian government
and rebel forces, and current political tension between Chad and Sudan.
Nov 24, 2009 - 9:52:29 PM
Travel Warnings Mexico - Hurricane Jimena Travel Alert The
Department of State urges American citizens to consider carefully the
risks of travel to areas in Mexico that remain affected by Hurricane
Jimena and its aftermath. U.S. citizens located in areas impacted by
Hurricane Jimena who do not have access to adequate and safe shelter
should consider departing as soon as possible.
Sep 4, 2009 - 12:07:20 PM
Travel Warnings Sudan Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Sudan and recommends that American citizens defer all travel to Sudan due to uncertain security conditions and the possibility of violence and harassment targeting westerners. Apr 8, 2009 - 3:00:02 PM
Travel Warnings Pakistan Travel Warning The presence of
Al-Qaida, Taliban elements, and indigenous sectarian groups poses a potential
danger to American citizens, especially in the western border regions of
Pakistan. Continuing tensions in the Middle East also increase the possibility
of violence against Westerners in Pakistan.
Announcements DHS Reminds Visa Waiver Program Travelers of ESTA Requirements Effective Today The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today reminded travelers from all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that they are now required to obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to traveling to the United States. Jan 13, 2009 - 11:52:15 AM
Announcements New Year's Resolution for U.S. and Canadian Travelers: Get Appropriate Documents Now The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds U.S. and Canadian citizens that travelers will see a change in travel document requirements at the land border in 2009, and recommends travelers adopt a New Year’s resolution to prepare now and obtain the appropriate documents. Jan 8, 2009 - 12:02:26 PM
Travel Warnings Sri Lanka Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens The Department of State warns American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This replaces the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated June 13, 2008 and highlights changes in locations of security concerns, and notes recent terrorist attacks. Dec 23, 2008 - 6:08:18 PM
Announcements Visa Waiver Program Expansion - VWP travel begins November 17 On October 17, President Bush announced the imminent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to include the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, the Republic of Korea and the Slovak Republic. However, the United States must still complete certain internal steps required by statute before we can complete VWP expansion. Nov 5, 2008 - 6:56:56 PM
Travel Warnings Israel, The West Bank And Gaza Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security factors when planning travel to Israel. In addition, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to the West Bank and to avoid all travel to the Gaza Strip. Sep 26, 2008 - 1:12:01 PM
Travel Warnings Travel Warning Tropical Storms Hanna and Ike This
Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S. citizens to carefully consider the
risks of travel to the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands at this time
due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Hanna and Tropical Storm Ike. Sep 3, 2008 - 8:33:46 PM
Travel Warnings New Passport Card Production The U.S. Department of State has begun production of the new U.S. Passport Card, a convenient, wallet-sized document to be used for re-entry into the U.S. at land border crossings and sea ports of entry when arriving from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda Aug 21, 2008 - 9:35:29 PM
Travel Warnings Beijing Olympic Games-Travel Health Tips for the 2008 You may be a spectator at the 2008 Olympic Games, but don’t get sidelined on your trip by a travel illness or injury. You can be a Gold Medal Traveler to China! Use this website to learn about travel health risks in China and some of the things you can do to protect yourself during your trip. Aug 6, 2008 - 10:18:45 AM
Travel Warnings Saudi Arabia Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens This Travel Warning updates information on the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended security precautions. It supersedes the Travel Warning issued December 19, 2007. Jul 10, 2008 - 6:58:06 AM
Things You Should Know Time-Saving Tips for Summer Travel - Things You Should Know In the travel industry these days, there’s nothing certain but change, whether you plan to travel by air, land, or sea. If you think prices are high at the pump, try filling the tanks of a jumbo jet. Some airlines have responded to escalating fuel prices with new fees and some service reductions. At the same time, some airports have more customer-friendly checkpoints that can be time-savers—if you come to the airport prepared, know what to expect, and cooperate with security personnel. Jun 27, 2008 - 12:12:37 PM
Travel Warnings SRI LANKA Travel Warnings Issued to American Citizens This Travel Warning provides updated security information and alerts American citizens traveling to or living in Sri Lanka about the continuing danger of terrorist attacks throughout the country. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Sri Lanka dated February 8, 2008. Jun 16, 2008 - 8:11:51 AM
Travel Warnings Lebanon Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens This Travel Warning updates information on security threats and ongoing political violence in Lebanon and informs U.S. citizens of current safety and security concerns. The Department of State continues to urge that Americans avoid all travel to Lebanon. Americans who live and work in Lebanon presently should understand that they are accepting risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Lebanon issued on May 19, 2008. May 30, 2008 - 1:12:56 PM
Travel Warnings Burma Travel Warning Issued to American Citizens This Travel Warning is being issued to inform American citizens of the destruction caused to Burma by Cyclone Nargis from May 2-3, 2008. The Department of State has authorized the departure from Burma of non-emergency American citizen employees of U.S. Embassy Rangoon and eligible family members. American citizens in cyclone-affected areas should strongly consider departing Burma on commercially available flights. American citizens outside of Burma should defer non-essential travel to Burma at this time. May 6, 2008 - 10:41:32 AM
Travel Warnings SYRIA Travel Warning issued to U.S.Citizens This Travel Warning alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing safety and security concerns in Syria. American citizens are urged to thoroughly consider the risks of travel to Syria and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Syria issued on September 18, 2007. Apr 15, 2008 - 8:06:05 AM
Travel Warnings China Travel Warning This Travel Alert is being issued to update
U.S. citizens to safety and security concerns in
China ’s Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) as well as the neighboring provinces of
Yunnan,
Sichuan,
Gansu and
Qinghai . American citizens in
Tibet, especially in
Lhasa , are advised to avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place. American citizens should defer travel to
Tibet at this time. This supersedes the Travel Alert for
China dated March 15, 2008 and expires on April 21, 2008 Mar 21, 2008 - 2:01:29 PM
Travel Warnings Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Travel Warning Issued to U.S. Citizens This Travel Warning is being issued to update information on the general security environment in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip, and to remind American citizens of threats to themselves and to U.S. interests in those locations. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security factors when considering travel to Israel at this time. In addition, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to the West Bank and to avoid all travel to the Gaza Strip. This warning supersedes the Travel Warning issued July 13, 2007 Mar 20, 2008 - 9:12:08 PM
Travel Warnings Tunisia Travel Alert Issued to U.S. Citizens This Travel Alert updates U.S. citizens about security concerns in Tunisia. In light of the reported kidnapping of two Western tourists in the Tunisian-Algerian southern desert region, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens to exercise extreme caution if traveling in this area. Sections of this border are not clearly marked. All U.S. citizens in Tunisia are encouraged to comply with local regulations regarding desert travel, to maintain a high level of vigilance with regard to their personal security and to remain aware of local developments. This Travel Alert expires on June 15, 2008. Mar 14, 2008 - 6:49:38 AM
Department of Homeland Security Update: Biometric Changes For Re-entry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents WASHINGTON –U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued revised instructions for USCIS Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The instructions include changes, which will become effective March 5, 2008, that require applicants for re-entry permits and refugee travel documents to provide biometrics (e.g., fingerprints and photographs) at a USCIS Application Support Centers (ASC) for background and security checks and requirements for secure travel and entry documents containing biometric identifiers. Mar 13, 2008 - 2:42:51 PM
