🌍 Travel Safety Index

The US State Department issued a rare global "Worldwide Caution" effective April 1, 2026, advising all American citizens worldwide to exercise increased vigilance. The alert warns that US diplomatic facilities — including outside the Middle East — have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target US interests and citizens internationally. Periodic airspace closures may disrupt travel globally. Enroll in STEP (step.state.gov) and monitor WhatsApp channel @TravelGov for real-time security alerts. Review individual country advisories before any departure.

US oil blockade causing humanitarian catastrophe. 64% of island without power simultaneously, 20+ hour blackouts daily. NO JET FUEL - Air Canada, major airlines suspended. UN warns of "collapse." Zero food, medicine, garbage piling up. DO NOT TRAVEL - stranded tourists being evacuated. Chikungunya outbreak also active (CDC Level 2 notice).

CJNG kingpin "El Mencho" killed by Mexican military (Feb 22, 2026). Cartel retaliation triggered 85 road blockades across 11 states, 70+ killed. Airports in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara disrupted. US issued shelter-in-place orders for Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero, Nuevo Leon. Cancun, Puerto Vallarta tourists told to shelter in place. Guadalajara (2026 FIFA World Cup host) on Code Red. Situation stabilizing but successor power struggle ongoing; elevated risk continues. Exercise extreme caution across Mexico; avoid travel after dark.

Trump administration push to annex Greenland creates diplomatic crisis. Denmark warns any US attack would end NATO. Tariff threats, military deployments, mass protests. 70% of US adults disapprove. Avoid border areas; monitor developments.

US conducted military operation capturing President Maduro (Jan 2026). Largest Caribbean military buildup in decades ongoing. Naval blockade active. 32 Cuban soldiers killed in operation. All travel to Venezuela prohibited. Exercise extreme caution in Caribbean region.

Armed gangs now control an estimated 85% of Port-au-Prince and have expanded into previously stable provinces. The G9 and Viv Ansanm gang coalitions are carrying out mass killings, kidnappings for ransom, and sexual violence across the country. Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) remains closed to commercial traffic due to gang activity on surrounding roads. UN reports over 5,600 killed in 2024 alone; 2025 figures are higher. The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) led by Kenya is operational but severely under-resourced. Nearly 1 million people are internally displaced. All governments maintain Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisories. US Embassy Port-au-Prince is operating with severely reduced services. No consular assistance can be guaranteed outside the embassy compound. Avoid all travel; if currently in Haiti, shelter in place and contact your embassy immediately.

War enters 4th year with 600K-800K+ casualties. Grinding attrition warfare in Donetsk. Both sides launch infrastructure strikes. Do Not Travel. All diplomatic efforts for peace ongoing but uncertain.

Travelers from 85 countries (US, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) MUST have ETA to enter UK. Apply online at least 72 hours before travel. £10 fee. Mandatory since Jan 8, 2026.

Ongoing armed clashes between Thai and Cambodian military forces along disputed border. Both sides continue to report cross-border fire including rocket and artillery fire; civilian casualties confirmed. US, Australia, Canada, and UK all issued Level 4 "Do Not Travel" for areas within 50km of the Thailand-Cambodia border. All land border crossings remain closed. Martial law in effect in Chanthaburi, Sa Kaeo, and Trat provinces. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Angkor Wat areas remain unaffected — major tourism continues normally. Ceasefire from Dec 27, 2025 remains fragile; violations reported. Travel insurance may be void for visits to advisory zones. Fly between countries; overland transit is prohibited.

Military brutality continues: 22,000+ political prisoners, 7,600+ civilians killed, 75,000+ total deaths. 5.2M displaced. Junta controls only 21% of territory. Airstrikes target civilians. Do Not Travel. All countries maintain highest travel warnings. Compounded by earthquake recovery (see below).

World experiencing 130+ armed conflicts - highest since WWII. 1 in 7 people live under conflict threat. 117.3M displaced globally. Conflicts in Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza, Yemen, Syria ongoing. Check country advisories before all international travel.

UN confirms 6,000+ killed in El Fasher massacre (Oct 2025) - war crimes investigation. 400,000+ total dead, 12M displaced (largest crisis globally). 33.7M need aid. "Epic biblical famine" in Darfur. Do Not Travel. Zero access for humanitarian workers in many areas.

Israel halted all aid and closed all crossings into Gaza following Oct 10 ceasefire breach. Israeli forces suspended all UN humanitarian movements. 75,000+ Palestinians dead; near-total population displaced. Ceasefire fully collapsed amid wider US-Israel-Iran war. Gaza borders remain sealed. Do Not Travel. US government unable to provide any consular services. Erez and Rafah crossings remain closed indefinitely.

⬆ See top-of-page HIGH ALERT for full details. US-Israel launched strikes Feb 28. A conditional ceasefire was declared Apr 8 (Pakistan-mediated) but talks in Islamabad collapsed without agreement. Trump extended ceasefire indefinitely. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (son of the assassinated Khamenei) is leading Tehran. Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed (~5% pre-war shipping). Iran seizing vessels; US naval blockade of Iranian ports since Apr 13. Pentagon says mine-clearing takes 6 months. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 3 weeks (Trump, Apr 24). Oil above $105/barrel — biggest supply disruption in history (Rystad). EASA flight bans remain. US State Dept "DEPART NOW" for 16 nations and "Worldwide Caution" globally still in effect. Do Not Travel to any part of the Middle East. Ceasefire violations ongoing — situation remains extremely volatile.

Israel–Lebanon ceasefire announced Apr 16 (10-day), extended a further 3 weeks by Trump (Apr 24) to create space for a long-term deal. Hezbollah said it halted attacks; however Israel launched heavy strikes on Lebanon hours after the initial ceasefire announcement. Ceasefire violations ongoing. Hezbollah retains extensive weaponry. ~1M civilians displaced during conflict. Beirut airport (BEY) resuming limited operations. All nations maintain Do Not Travel or Reconsider Travel advisories. US Embassy Beirut: DEPART NOW still in effect. Monitor developments continuously before any travel.

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) closed since Feb 28 strike on Iran; limited repatriation flights resumed mid-March. Israel declared nationwide state of emergency; schools and workplaces closed. 120,000+ Israelis still stranded abroad seeking return. US Embassy Jerusalem: shelter-in-place in effect. West Bank: increased settler violence; road closures impeding medical access. Israeli airspace remains highly restricted, with most international traffic still avoiding. UK, Canada, Australia, US all advise Do Not Travel.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) operational as of Apr 19, 2026, following prior damage and evacuations, but continues to run on modified operations. Iranian missiles and drones previously struck US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE. Kuwait International Airport sustained damage. All GCC nations remain Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or higher. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad have resumed most routes but with reduced schedules. Strait of Hormuz effectively closed (~5% pre-war traffic) — major shipping and fuel supply disruption ongoing. Cruise ships remain stranded in UAE and Qatar ports. Verify flights and insurance cover before traveling.

US captured President Maduro in Jan 2026 military operation. Naval blockade active; largest Caribbean military buildup in decades. Regional instability high. Level 4 "Do Not Travel" - all non-emergency travel prohibited. Monitor developments closely.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is impacting Fiji as of late April 2026, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, and destructive winds. Dozens of roads are closed and flights have been cancelled across the island group. Check with your airline and accommodation before travel. Follow Fiji Meteorological Service warnings. Defer non-essential travel to Fiji until the storm passes and infrastructure is confirmed safe.