# Do Not Travel Countries: The Full Level 4 List

Updated 16:16 UTC, 29 Oct 2026. Canonical: https://monitorworld.app/live/do-not-travel-countries

24 countries and territories are on the US Level 4: Do Not Travel list today: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burma, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen (State Department feed, checked 16:16 UTC 29 Oct). The most recent Level 4 advisory was published for Iran on 22 Oct 2026. 11 of them are also under "avoid all travel" advice from both the UK and Canada.

## Level 4: Do Not Travel (newest first)

US State Department, checked every 30 minutes. Last check 16:16 UTC 29 Oct. Each row links to the official advisory.

- [LEVEL 4] [Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.irn.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of US citizens, and wrongful detention, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.irq.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.lbn.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Syria: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.syr.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Yemen: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.yem.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Libya: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.lby.html) (advisory of 30 Aug 2026, reasons: crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, or landmines, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ukr.html) (advisory of 27 Aug 2026, reasons: Russia-Ukraine war, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Gaza: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.xgz.html) (advisory of 25 Aug 2026, reasons: terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure, UK: parts only, Canada: n/a)
- [LEVEL 4] [Democratic Republic of the Congo: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.cod.html) (advisory of 14 Jul 2026, reasons: health and security situation, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Haiti: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.hti.html) (advisory of 9 Jul 2026, reasons: crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Niger: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ner.html) (advisory of 8 Jul 2026, reasons: crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mli.html) (advisory of 7 Jun 2026, reasons: safety risks, family members cannot join US government employees who work in Mali, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Uganda: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.uga.html) (advisory of 3 Jun 2026, reasons: crime, health, terrorism, and unrest, UK: none, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 4] [Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.som.html) (advisory of 20 May 2026, reasons: safety risks, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [South Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ssd.html) (advisory of 16 May 2026, reasons: unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.sdn.html) (advisory of 14 May 2026, reasons: unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Burma: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mmr.html) (advisory of 7 May 2026, reasons: armed conflict, unrest, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, poor health infrastructure, landmines and unexploded ordnance, and crime, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Burkina Faso: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.bfa.html) (advisory of 3 May 2026, reasons: crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Chad: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.tcd.html) (advisory of 27 Apr 2026, reasons: crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 4] [Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.afg.html) (advisory of 19 Feb 2026, reasons: civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Central African Republic: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.caf.html) (advisory of 14 Jan 2026, reasons: unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Belarus: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.blr.html) (advisory of 28 Dec 2025, reasons: unrest and other risks, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [Russia: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.rus.html) (advisory of 28 Dec 2025, reasons: terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks, UK: against all travel, Canada: avoid all)
- [LEVEL 4] [North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.prk.html) (advisory of 28 Apr 2025, reasons: wrongful detention and other risks, UK: all but essential, Canada: avoid all)

## Key numbers

- US Level 4: Do Not Travel: **24** (16:16 UTC 29 Oct)
- US Level 3: Reconsider Travel: **27**
- UK: against all travel (whole country): **11**
- Canada: avoid all travel: **22**

## Level 3: Reconsider Travel

- [LEVEL 3] [Azerbaijan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.aze.html) (advisory of 27 Apr 2026, reasons: terrorism, armed conflict, and risk of landmines, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Bahrain: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.bhr.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism and armed conflict, UK: none, Canada: non-essential)
- [LEVEL 3] [Burundi: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.bdi.html) (advisory of 28 Apr 2025, reasons: political violence, crime, and health, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Colombia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.col.html) (advisory of 30 Mar 2026, reasons: crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and natural disasters, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Ethiopia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.eth.html) (advisory of 26 Aug 2026, reasons: unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Guatemala: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gtm.html) (advisory of 11 Mar 2026, reasons: crime and terrorism, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Guinea-Bissau: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gnb.html) (advisory of 10 Dec 2025, reasons: unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines, UK: none, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Guyana: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.guy.html) (advisory of 25 Aug 2026, reasons: crime, UK: none, Canada: high caution)
- [LEVEL 3] [Honduras: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.hnd.html) (advisory of 24 Aug 2026, reasons: crime and terrorism, UK: none, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Israel: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.isr.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism and unrest, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Jordan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.jor.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism and armed conflict, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Kenya: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ken.html) (advisory of 18 Oct 2026, reasons: health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Kuwait: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.kwt.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: armed conflict, landmines, and crime, UK: none, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Macau: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mac.html) (advisory of 3 Sep 2026, reasons: a limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws, UK: none, Canada: high caution)
- [LEVEL 3] [Mauritania: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mrt.html) (advisory of 17 Aug 2026, reasons: terrorism, crime, and limited health infrastructure, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Nicaragua: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.nic.html) (advisory of 13 May 2026, reasons: crime, health, wrongful detention, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws, UK: none, Canada: high caution)
- [LEVEL 3] [Nigeria: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.nga.html) (advisory of 11 Jun 2026, reasons: crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent availability of health care services, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Oman: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.omn.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: armed conflict and terrorism, UK: none, Canada: non-essential)
- [LEVEL 3] [Pakistan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.pak.html) (advisory of 15 Jun 2026, reasons: armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping, UK: parts only, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Papua New Guinea: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.png.html) (advisory of 28 Apr 2025, reasons: crime, civil unrest, and piracy, UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential)
- [LEVEL 3] [Qatar: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.qat.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: armed conflict, UK: none, Canada: high caution)
- [LEVEL 3] [Rwanda: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.rwa.html) (advisory of 3 Jun 2026, reasons: crime, unrest and health risks, UK: parts only, Canada: normal + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Saudi Arabia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.sau.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws..., UK: parts only, Canada: non-essential + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [The West Bank: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.xwb.html) (advisory of 25 Aug 2026, reasons: terrorism and unrest, UK: parts only, Canada: n/a)
- [LEVEL 3] [Trinidad and Tobago: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.tto.html) (advisory of 12 Apr 2026, reasons: crime, health, and terrorism, UK: none, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.are.html) (advisory of 22 Oct 2026, reasons: terrorism and armed conflict, UK: none, Canada: high caution + regions)
- [LEVEL 3] [Venezuela: Level 3: Reconsider Travel](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ven.html) (advisory of 26 Jun 2026, reasons: crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure and natural disaster, UK: parts only, Canada: avoid all)

## Key context

### Level 4 countries: US, UK and Canada side by side

Reasons: as named in the US advisory summary. UK and Canada: whole-country advice ("parts only" and "+ regions" mean stricter advice for some areas).

| Country | Advisory of | Reasons named (US) | UK | Canada |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Iran](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.irn.html) | 22 Oct 2026 | terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of US citizens, and wrongful detention | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iran) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/iran) |
| [Iraq](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.irq.html) | 22 Oct 2026 | terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/iraq) |
| [Lebanon](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.lbn.html) | 22 Oct 2026 | crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, landmines, and armed conflict | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lebanon) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/lebanon) |
| [Syria](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.syr.html) | 22 Oct 2026 | terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, crime, and armed conflict | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/syria) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/syria) |
| [Yemen](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.yem.html) | 22 Oct 2026 | terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/yemen) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/yemen) |
| [Libya](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.lby.html) | 30 Aug 2026 | crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, or landmines | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/libya) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/libya) |
| [Ukraine](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ukr.html) | 27 Aug 2026 | Russia-Ukraine war | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/ukraine) |
| [Gaza](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.xgz.html) | 25 Aug 2026 | terrorism, unrest, and limited health infrastructure | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/palestine) | - |
| [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.cod.html) | 14 Jul 2026 | health and security situation | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/democratic-republic-of-the-congo) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/congo-kinshasa) |
| [Haiti](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.hti.html) | 9 Jul 2026 | crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/haiti) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/haiti) |
| [Niger](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ner.html) | 8 Jul 2026 | crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/niger) |
| [Mali](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mli.html) | 7 Jun 2026 | safety risks, family members cannot join US government employees who work in Mali | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mali) |
| [Uganda](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.uga.html) | 3 Jun 2026 | crime, health, terrorism, and unrest | [None](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda) | [Non-essential + regions](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/uganda) |
| [Somalia](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.som.html) | 20 May 2026 | safety risks | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/somalia) |
| [South Sudan](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.ssd.html) | 16 May 2026 | unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/south-sudan) |
| [Sudan](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.sdn.html) | 14 May 2026 | unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sudan) |
| [Burma](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.mmr.html) | 7 May 2026 | armed conflict, unrest, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, poor health infrastructure, landmines and unexploded ordnance, and crime | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/myanmar) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/myanmar) |
| [Burkina Faso](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.bfa.html) | 3 May 2026 | crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/burkina-faso) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/burkina-faso) |
| [Chad](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.tcd.html) | 27 Apr 2026 | crime, terrorism, unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, kidnapping, and landmines | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad) | [Non-essential + regions](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/chad) |
| [Afghanistan](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.afg.html) | 19 Feb 2026 | civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/afghanistan) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/afghanistan) |
| [Central African Republic](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.caf.html) | 14 Jan 2026 | unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism | [Parts only](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/central-african-republic) |
| [Belarus](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.blr.html) | 28 Dec 2025 | unrest and other risks | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belarus) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/belarus) |
| [Russia](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.rus.html) | 28 Dec 2025 | terrorism, unrest, wrongful detention and other risks | [Against all travel](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/russia) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/russia) |
| [North Korea](https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.prk.html) | 28 Apr 2025 | wrongful detention and other risks | [All but essential](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/north-korea) | [Avoid all](https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/north-korea) |

### Where the three governments differ

All three advise against all travel to Iran, Syria, Yemen, Haiti, Niger, Mali, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Afghanistan, Belarus and Russia. The UK does not advise against all travel to the whole of Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Ukraine, Gaza, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, Burma, Chad, Central African Republic and North Korea (it often limits its advice to some regions). Canada is less strict than "avoid all travel" for Uganda and Chad.

The other way round, the UK or Canada advises against all travel to Venezuela (US Level 3), which the US does not rate Level 4.

### The reasons behind Level 4

Each US advisory names its risks, and the State Department marks them with risk indicators such as crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, health and wrongful detention. Counted across today's 24 Level 4 advisories:

- unrest: named in 17 of 24 advisories
- terrorism: named in 16 of 24 advisories
- crime: named in 15 of 24 advisories
- health: named in 15 of 24 advisories
- kidnapping: named in 14 of 24 advisories
- landmines: named in 8 of 24 advisories
- armed conflict: named in 4 of 24 advisories
- wrongful detention: named in 4 of 24 advisories

### Before you go anyway

- Read the full advisory: many countries have Level 4 regions inside a lower national level, which this list does not show. The [travel advisory map](https://monitorworld.app/live/travel-advisory-map) shows every country.
- US citizens: enrol in [STEP](https://step.state.gov/) so the nearest embassy can reach you.
- Check that your travel insurance covers the destination; many policies exclude places under do-not-travel advice.
- Follow the news from the place: see [current wars](https://monitorworld.app/current-wars), [protests today](https://monitorworld.app/live/protests-today) and the country war maps.

## FAQ

### What does Level 4: Do Not Travel mean?

It is the highest US travel advisory level. The State Department advises US citizens not to travel to the country because of a greater likelihood of life-threatening risks, and in many Level 4 countries the US government can give little or no emergency help. It is advice, not a ban: US citizens are not stopped from going, except where a separate legal restriction applies.

### How many countries are Level 4 right now?

24, as of 16:16 UTC 29 Oct. 27 more are at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. The count changes when the State Department reissues an advisory; this page checks the official feed every 30 minutes.

### Why are these countries Level 4?

Each advisory names its reasons. Across today's Level 4 list the most common are unrest (17 countries), terrorism (16 countries), crime (15 countries), health (15 countries) and kidnapping (14 countries). The side-by-side table on this page shows the reasons named in each advisory.

### Is a Level 4 country the same as a travel ban?

No. A travel advisory is advice to US citizens about going abroad. Rules on who may enter the United States are separate legal measures, such as presidential proclamations, and the two lists are set separately and do not match.

### Can I still travel to a Level 4 country?

For US citizens the advisory itself is not a legal ban, although separate legal restrictions can apply to some destinations. If you go anyway, read the full advisory first: it lists the specific risks and often says how little help the US government can give there. Enrol in STEP so the embassy can reach you, and check your travel insurance, which may not cover you.

### Do the UK and Canada have their own do not travel lists?

Yes. Today the UK FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of 11 countries and Canada says "avoid all travel" for 22. The side-by-side table on this page shows both next to each US Level 4 country.

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## Sources

- [US Department of State, travel advisories](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories.html): levels 1-4, dates and reasons from the official advisory feed (cadataapi.state.gov). US government work, public domain. Read the full advisory before you travel.
- [UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice): advice against travel and update notes from the GOV.UK Content API. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- [Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories](https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories): risk levels and update notes from the open data feed (data.international.gc.ca). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada.
- [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/): country shapes for the map (1:110m), public domain.

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