The U.S. has officially issued a “do not travel” warning for 21 countries, expanding its Level 4 advisory list as of April 30.
The U.S. State Department assesses travel risks based on terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, wrongful detention, health concerns, and natural disasters.
Level 4 advisories warn of life-threatening risks and recommend travelers prepare wills and leave DNA samples. Recent updates added North Korea and Burkina Faso due to risks of detention and terrorism. Other Level 4 countries include Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela.
Canada, Australia, and Portugal remain at Level 1, while the UK, France, and Germany are at Level 2. The list now reflects rising global tensions, especially as Canada reduces travel to the U.S., following disputes with the Trump administration.
The State Department updates Levels 1 and 2 annually, and Levels 3 and 4 every six months.
The full list is as follows:
- North Korea
- Burkina Faso
- Yemen
- Iran
- South Sudan
- Syria
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Afghanistan
- Lebanon
- Central African Republic
- Belarus
- Iraq
- Ukraine
- Venezuela
- Haiti
- Libya
- Somalia
- Russia
- Burma
- Mali
- Sudan
