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The U.S. State Department has issued a number of travel warnings in June, but only four have risen above the standard Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions level.

The United States regularly updates its list of travel warnings in the State Department database. The travel warnings range from Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions to Level 4: Do Not Travel.

In June alone, we’ve had 10 travel warnings updated on the state department’s website. However, only four of them have risen above the Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions level.

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The U.S. State Department is warning against travel to four notable countries in the month of June.

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The U.S. State Department has issued four “serious” travel warnings in June:

Israel: Level 4, Do Not Travel

Dominican Republic: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

India: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

Mozambique: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution

India is perhaps the most notable country on the list. The U.S. issued the travel warning due to “crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.”

The U.S. State Department issued the following warning for those traveling to India:

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Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India.

Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target: tourist locations transportation hubs markets/shopping malls government facilities

The Dominican Republic can be a popular travel destination for Americans, too. However, it’s been increased to a Level 2: Exercise Increased Precautions warning.

The warning was updated due to crime.

“Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations,” the alert states.

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The U.S. issued the following safety tips:

Pay attention to your surroundings.

Do not carry or wear valuable items that will attract attention.

Be vigilant about where your phone is and avoid using it openly on the street.

If robbed, hand over your personal belongings without resisting.

Travel with a partner or group if possible.

Do not leave food or drinks unattended.

Mozambique was previously Level 3.

“Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section,” the State Department announced.

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“Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues, crime, civil unrest, and terrorism. Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.”

You can view the full list of travel advisories here.

The U.S. Has Issued ‘Serious’ Travel Warnings for 4 Countries first appeared on Men’s Journal on Jun 22, 2025

The State Department issued a worldwide security alert on Sunday, urging Americans abroad to “exercise increased caution” because of the potential for “demonstrations against U.S. citizens and interests abroad,” after American intervention in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

The advisory came a day after President Trump announced that U.S. forces had attacked nuclear sites in Iran, a move that experts say is likely to draw retaliation against American military assets in the region.

Here’s what you need to know if you are overseas or considering international travel.

What does the advisory mean?

The worldwide security alert calls on Americans to be cautious and vigilant when traveling abroad. It also warns that the conflict between Iran and Israel has resulted in “disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East.”

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Travel alerts are updated frequently but few typically rise above the lowest level. Now travelers are being advised to change or even cancel their plans altogether

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The U.S. State Department has issued serious travel advisories for four international destinations so far in June, warning Americans to exercise extra caution, or even avoid traveling altogether due to crime, terrorism, and civil unrest.

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While travel alerts are updated frequently, only a few rise above the lowest Level 1 “Exercise Normal Precautions” advisory.

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This month, the government raised its warnings for India, Israel, Mozambique, and the Dominican Republic, urging travelers to reconsider or plan with care. It came as the TSA announced a sudden ban on 7 popular items from luggage.

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Israel is currently under a Level 4: Do Not Travel warning, the highest possible alert. Ongoing conflict and security concerns have led U.S. officials to advise Americans against visiting the country entirely.

India, a popular travel destination, is listed at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, with officials citing crime and terrorism as key concerns.

The advisory highlights that rape is one of the fastest-growing crimes in India, and warns of violent incidents, including sexual assaults, even in tourist hotspots.

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It also cautions that terrorist groups may target crowded places such as transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and government buildings with little to no warning.

The Dominican Republic, a Caribbean destination frequently visited by Americans, is also listed as Level 2 due to rising crime rates.

“Violent crime is a concern despite an increased police presence in tourist areas,” the advisory states.

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Travelers are urged to avoid displaying wealth, be cautious when meeting people from online platforms, and take standard safety precautions, like not leaving drinks unattended and avoiding open phone use in public.

Mozambique’s advisory was recently downgraded from Level 3 to Level 2, reflecting a reduction in election-related protests.

However, the State Department still warns of health risks, civil unrest, crime, and terrorism, and advises that some areas, including Niassa Special Reserve, remain off-limits under the Do Not Travel category.

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Travelers are encouraged to review full advisories before booking international trips and to stay informed of any changes.

The U.S. government continues to monitor global risks and will update its guidance as conditions evolve.

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The U.S. Department of State frequently releases and updates its travel advisories for different countries, enabling Americans to be more informed about the safety and risk associated with various places across the globe.

Travel advisories therefore help travelers plan their international holidays, from deciding whether it is safe to travel to certain destinations, to being aware of low levels of crime in certain regions.

The State Department considers various factors, such as crime, terrorism, civil unrest, access to health services, likelihood of a natural disaster and current events, when issuing advisories to alert American travelers about a country’s safety level.

It assigns travel advisory levels on a scale from 1 to 4, with Level 4 suggesting the highest degree of risk for travelers.

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So far this year, more than 25 countries have been placed under a Level 1 advisory, including New Zealand, Cyprus, North Macedonia, French Guiana, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Norway, Turkmenistan, Portugal, Singapore, Samoa, Georgia, Brunei, Andorra, El Salvador, Kuwait, The Kyrgyz Republic, Czechia, Paraguay, Japan, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Vanuatu, Malta, South Korea and Australia.

The State Department advises that those traveling to these countries exercise “normal precautions,” when visiting, which could be due to low to medium levels of crime in certain parts of the destinations, as well as other factors.

There were also almost than 30 countries that were placed under a Level 2 advisory between January and May this year, including United Arab Emirates, Chile, Rwanda, Turks and Caicos Islands, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Timor-Leste, The Bahamas, Ghana, Serbia, Morocco, Solomon Island, Indonesia, Cuba, Uruguay, Philippines, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Peru, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Italy, South Africa, France, Brazil and Jamaica.

The State Department recommends that travelers going to these destinations exercise “increased caution,” which could be due to a wide range of factors, from higher levels of crime, civil unrest, higher risks of terrorist attacks and others.

It also advised Americans to “reconsider travel” to a number of countries this year, issuing Level 3 advisories for Pakistan, Chad, Niger, Guinea-Bissau, Colombia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Burundi, Papua New Guinea, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana by the end of May.

Countries that have been placed at the highest risk level so far this year by the State Department, meaning Americans are strongly advised not to go to those destinations, include Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, South Sudan, Iran, Yemen, Burkina Faso, North Korea, Russia, Burma (Myanmar), Venezuela and Somalia.

Advisories are updated regularly, so more countries will likely be added to these lists throughout June.

In order to assist Americans planning their next trips abroad, Newsweek will be compiling a list of the travel advisories released by the U.S. Department of State throughout June.

Canada

The State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for Canada on June 11, informing travelers to exercise “normal precautions” when going to the country.

“Canada is generally a safe destination for travelers,” the State Department wrote.

Dominican Republic

On June 12, the State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for the Dominican Republic, warning travelers to exercise “increased caution” when visiting the destination.

This is due to the crime in the region, as “violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists,” the State Department wrote.

India

The State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for India on June 16, telling Americans to exercise “increased caution” when visiting because of crime and terrorism.

“Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations,” the State Department wrote.

Iraq

On June 12, the State Department told Americans not to travel to Iraq, issuing the country a Level 4 travel advisory.

This is the highest level of warning given by the State Department, and it said that the reason was because of “terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq.”

Israel, Gaza and the West Bank

On June 16, the State Department authorized the “voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government employees due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region.”

Americans were told not to travel to Israel because of armed conflict, terrorism and civil unrest, the West Bank because of terrorism and civil unrest, or Gaza because of terrorism and armed conflict.

Lebanon

On June 24, the State Department told Americans not to travel to Lebanon, issuing the country a Level 4 travel advisory, due to “crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict.”

This is the highest level of warning given by the State Department, and it also called for the “departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel” from the country.

Marshall Islands

The State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for the Marshall Islands on June 16, informing travelers to exercise “normal precautions” when going there.

Travelers are advised to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency, as well as a number of other measures.

Mozambique

On June 16, the State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Mozambique, telling Americans to exercise “increased caution” when visiting.

This is because of “health issues, crime, civil unrest, and terrorism,” and some areas have greater risk than others, the State Department said.

Poland

The State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for Poland on June 5, meaning travelers should exercise “normal precautions.”

The State Department advised travelers to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency, as well as a number of other measures.

Qatar

On June 3, the State Department issued a travel advisory for Qatar, asking Americans to exercise normal precaution when visiting the country.

“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for the region, including Qatar. This is due to risks to civil aviation from political and military tensions in the region. The notice advises U.S. operators to review current threat information and to report safety or security incidents,” the State Department wrote.

Thailand

The State Department issued a Level 1 advisory for Thailand on June 9, meaning travelers should exercise “normal precautions.”

It warned Americans that some parts of the country have an “increased risk,” pointing to Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces due to “civil unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities.”

Newsweek will continue to update this article as new advisories are released in June.

Update 6/9/25, noon ET: This article has been updated with advisories for Poland and Qatar.

Update 6/10/25, 4:54 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with an advisory for Thailand.

Update 6/13/25, 4:09 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with advisories for Canada, Dominican Republic and Iraq.

Update 6/18/25, 12:15 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with advisories for Marshall Islands, India, Mozambique and Israel.

Update 6/25/25, 03:18 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with an advisory for Lebanon.