The U.S. Has Issued Travel 'Warnings' For 20 Countries in May
On May 22, the U.S. Department of State placed travel advisories on Belgium and Vanuatu. A Level 2 warning was placed on Belgium, which means Americans traveling there should exercise increased caution. There's a high risk of terrorist violence in tourist locations such as transportation hubs, markets, hotels and parks.
Just a week earlier, the State Department issued a Level 4 warning for Somalia. U.S. travelers are being told to steer clear at all costs.
"Do not travel to Somalia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, kidnapping, piracy, and lack of availability of routine consular services," the State Department said. "Due to security risks, U.S. government employees working in Somalia are prohibited from traveling outside the Mogadishu International Airport complex where the U.S. Embassy is located. The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu maintains normal staffing."
The State Department also issued a Level 4 warning for Russia due to its continuing war with Ukraine.
"The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has reduced its staff and the Russian government has restricted travel for embassy personnel. All U.S. consulates in Russia have suspended operations, including consular services. Do not travel to Russia for any reason."
Here the 20 countries that have received travel warnings this May:
Cuba
Uruguay
Trinidad and Tobago
Phillippines
United Kingdom
Russia
Spain
Guyana
Burma (Myanmar)
Venezuela
Germany
Somalia
Japan
Peru
Tajikistan
Switzerland
Azerbaijan
Liechtenstein
Vanuatu
Belgium
The full list of travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State can be seen here.
We'll see if all these travel restrictions affect how people plan their summer vacations.
The U.S. Has Issued Travel 'Warnings' For 20 Countries in May first appeared on Men's Journal on May 22, 2025
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