27-05-2025
US Issues ‘Level 2' Travel Warnings for Citizens Traveling to Italy, Belgium
The U.S. Department of State has issued new travel advisories for American citizens visiting Italy and Belgium due to the 'risk of terrorist violence,' upgrading both countries to a Level 2 warning.
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'Terrorists may attack with little or no warning,' the embassy bulletin said, adding that common targets may include public areas such as transportation centers, shopping malls, markets, tourist areas, local government offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, and other sites.
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If a U.S. citizen visits either Italy or Belgium, the State Department
The State Department did not explain why both countries were upgraded to 'Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.'
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There are four levels of travel advisories: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions, Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, and Level 4 – Do Not Travel. The highest level is usually reserved for war zones, countries with authoritarian governments, or areas with excessive criminal activity, such as kidnappings.
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It comes as some countries in Europe have issued stronger advisories on traveling to the United States in recent months, including the UK and Germany.
German officials in March
While a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization or a valid U.S. visa 'constitutes a right to entry into the USA,' Germany's Foreign Office
A criminal convicted in the United States, overstaying a visa for a short period, giving false information, or other offenses can lead to arrest, detention, and deportation, Germany's foreign office further warned.
'Any further questions concerning entry into the USA should be clarified with the relevant U.S. diplomatic mission abroad well in advance of departure,' the office said.
In an update issued in March, the UK government
'You may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules. If you're not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the U.S. Embassy or a consulate in the UK,' the country's government said.
The updates came after President Donald Trump earlier this year signed executive orders meant to shore up border security and crack down on illegal immigration,
