Travel advice for United States

Take normal precautions and stay alert in public places because the Middle East situation could increase the risk of terrorist attacks. Avoid demonstrations and gatherings where violence may occur. Metropolitan areas have more pickpocketing and car break-ins, and gun violence is possible, so do not resist robbery. Non-US citizens who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan or Uganda in the previous 21 days cannot enter.

Usual precautions generally allow safe travel to the United States. From June to November, tropical storms and hurricanes pose greater risks in the southeastern United States, especially near the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast and in the northern Caribbean. Heavy rain and gusty winds can be dangerous; follow local crisis authorities. Comply with entry rules; if you visited DRC, Uganda or South Sudan within 21 days, inform destination authorities.

Exercise normal security precautions in the United States. Drug trafficking-related crime is more frequent along the Mexico border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Other concerns include dengue in Hillsborough County, petty and violent crime, highway robbery scams, demonstrations, gun violence, terrorism and credit card or ATM fraud. Take extra care in urban centres, tourist locations and poor neighbourhoods, especially from dusk to dawn.

Be aware of terrorism, shootings, crime and natural disasters. Guard against theft, robbery and drink spiking, especially in cities and at night, and do not resist an armed attacker. Wildfires pose the greatest risk in California and western states, tornadoes in the Midwest and Southeast, and hurricanes on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico states from June to November. US overseas territories are not covered.

Take normal precautions when travelling to the United States. From 3 November 2026, air passengers must declare whether they visited or transited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the previous 21 days. Buy travel insurance because medical costs are high, and avoid demonstrations and obey authorities. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires occur, while the West Coast has earthquakes, the East Coast has hurricane season and Hawaii is volcanically active.

Germany advises normal precautions for United States.

Take normal precautions in the United States and guard against pickpocketing and theft. Follow hurricane warnings and prepare for earthquakes and wildfires. Anyone in the DRC within 21 days before departure cannot board a US flight and must remain outside the United States for 21 days after leaving. Non-American citizens who stayed in South Sudan or Uganda cannot enter; American citizens undergo screening unless they visited the DRC.

Travel to the United States on normal precautions, while remaining vigilant and following local authorities' instructions. Current events in the Middle East may heighten the threat of terrorism, so exercise extra caution in public spaces and expect stringent security checks. Crime is relatively low, but take precautions and comply fully with US immigration rules, as convictions, misleading information or overstays can lead to refusal of entry, detention or removal.

Japan advises normal precautions for United States.

Take normal precautions but watch for terrorism, crime, shootings and demonstrations. Avoid unattended areas in some neighborhoods in large cities, crowds and demonstrations, and do not use, possess or sell drugs. State laws, alcohol rules and LGBTQ+ laws vary. Prepare for natural hazards, especially hurricanes and cyclones on the southern and southeastern coasts and in Hawaii, tornadoes in central and southern states, wildfires in California, and heat in southern states.

No travel warning is in place, but Singaporeans must have an approved ESTA or visa and comply with entry conditions, as approval does not guarantee admission and breaches may lead to arrest, detention or deportation. Check current requirements with the U.S. Embassy. Secure belongings against theft, stay vigilant around demonstrations, and follow local authorities. Prepare for active shooter incidents, terrorism, natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes and snowstorms.

Take usual precautions when travelling to the United States. Avoid protests and violent gatherings, and avoid neighbourhoods in central Los Angeles where demonstrations and tension occur. At the Mexican border in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas, use official crossings, avoid night travel and beware of drug crime. Petty theft occurs in urban and tourist areas, violent crime is common in poorer neighbourhoods of large cities, and mass shootings can occur.

Travel to the United States using normal precautions, but obtain the correct ESTA or visa before travel and carry a passport valid for your stay. Entry rules are strictly enforced; incorrect status or overstaying can lead to detention, refusal, removal and future bans. British-US dual nationals must use a US passport, and recent travel to Ebola-affected areas may attract temporary entry restrictions.