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"Do Not Travel" Countries for U.S. Citizens

Can you name all the countries to which the U.S. State Department has given a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" travel advisory since the start of 2023?
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Somalia
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102 Recent Comments
gzx5
+2
Level 73
Jul 11, 2022
Why Tonga and Belarus?

Also I know Myanmar was killing the Rohingyas but why would Americans not of South Asian descent be in enough danger for the US to tell them not to go there?

nsg794
+14
Level 44
Jul 11, 2022
Tonga had a volcano eruption earlier this year, so its probably more a of "plz don't go, they're recovering and there aren't a ton a services if some thing goes wrong". Belarus because of their involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war and what happened with than Ryanair flight.
Wistful
+9
Level 72
Apr 14, 2023
Myanmar is currently in a civil war.
TrickyTags
+3
Level 67
Jul 11, 2022
Why Papua New Guinea?
jmellor13
+3
Level 67
Jul 11, 2022
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/papua-new-guinea-travel-advisory.html
gzx5
+4
Level 73
Jul 11, 2022
PNG has a long history of tribal violence that even preceded European contact.
TReddy
+6
Level 67
Jul 11, 2022
Papua New Guinea is now level 3.
lucaswe
+1
Level 58
Jul 11, 2022
Curious if we will see Sri Lanka added to the list soon given the recent civil/political unrest
albbelo
+2
Level 32
Jul 11, 2022
Can you please nominate my quiz? Thank you
ZooTuber3000
+3
Level 52
Jul 11, 2022
It's sad to see how this list has grown.
Nullum
+9
Level 60
Jul 13, 2022
Soon, my home country of Sweden will be here. Can't wait!
rabble
+11
Level 69
Mar 9, 2023
I'm so sorry for you. I hope the Swedes take their country back.
GlobalCitizen
+3
Level 65
Jul 13, 2022
Can anyone provide an explanation about Papua New Guinea?
BrennoAU
+3
Level 43
Jul 13, 2022
There is currently a secession vote in one area, but as far as I know it is peaceful
rabble
+3
Level 69
Mar 9, 2023
search "robbed papua new guinea" on youtube

...US Department of State currently recommends US citizens Reconsider Travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime and civil unrest. Exercise increased caution due to unexploded ordinance, ongoing elections, and volcanic activity. Some areas have increased risk

jenius
+1
Level 47
Jul 13, 2022
Papua New Guinea is level 3 this quiz is WRONG and whoever made it is a FRAUD
kapulani3
+15
Level 74
Oct 25, 2022
It's just a quiz. No need to get upset about it.
IsleAuHaulte
+12
Level 90
Jan 3, 2025
Don't argue with a jenius.
GollossalKitty
+1
Level 36
Apr 11, 2025
this is obviously a joke look at the capitalization its incredibly dramatic
xtremeyoylecake
+1
Level 47
Mar 17, 2023
Now its a level four -_-
mf3
+3
Level 88
Dec 31, 2024
No, it's back down to 3. There's no hatred towards foreigners here, just the occasional crime of opportunity that's beyond the authorities' ability to deal with..
xtremeyoylecake
+1
Level 47
Jan 9, 2025
Yep

Crazy how fast things change

VicEugene
+12
Level 23
Jul 20, 2022
with the endless shooting and wanton harassment of tourist, US should be in their own list.
DukeOfArrakis
+8
Level 40
Jan 8, 2025
this sounds like a reply from someone whos never actually been to the US
GollossalKitty
+1
Level 36
Apr 11, 2025
while i've heard your sentiment from americans I have to say... americas violent crime rates are so low that you could probably avoid being the victim of anything more than a fistfight or a pickpocket even if you stay here your whole life and go to every town. people online and on the news hype up the small numbers to pick on young people and poor people and black people. its stupid especially since crime numbers are down, at least when the economy is not in shambles because of bad executive policies. with like, normal procautions you will never have to worry unless your in a poor neighborhood, in which case, you already know how this stuff works
vivadiablo
+2
Level 66
Jul 27, 2022
Really enjoyed this, I used to go onto the Foreign Office website at my old job when I was bored to see which countries had areas (or were fully) red, so that travel was not advised.

I'd be interested to see what differences there were with a UK list, slightly fewer countries I imagine.

Atzuul
+1
Level 43
Aug 27, 2022
What the heck is wrong with Myanmar?
Chutney
+17
Level 62
Sep 14, 2022
Genocide
JWatson24
+11
Level 71
Dec 10, 2022
And violent dictatorship. Not a pleasant combination to have.
rabble
+5
Level 69
Mar 9, 2023
from the CIA:

This challenge led Commander-in-Chief Sr. General MIN AUNG HLAING (MAH) to launch a coup in February 2021 that has left Burma reeling with the return to authoritarian rule, the detention of ASSK and thousands of pro-democracy actors, and renewed brutal repression against protestors, widespread violence, and economic decline.

..In May 2021, the NUG announced the formation of an an armed wing called the People's Defense Force, and in September announced the start of an insurgency against the military junta that has continued into 2022.

... The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens DO NOT TRAVEL to Burma due to civil unrest and armed conflict. Reconsider travel to Burma due to limited and/or inadequate healthcare resources. Exercise increased caution due to wrongful detentions and areas with land mines and unexploded ordnance.

Fianchetto
+3
Level 76
Feb 2, 2024
Civil war
TheAwesomeJose
+1
Level 25
Sep 14, 2022
what did tonga do to get on the list?
Chutney
+6
Level 62
Sep 14, 2022
Volcano eruption destroyed infrastructure. Place is f'ed right now.
BrickShooter1234
+1
Level 73
Nov 27, 2022
Papua New Guinea isn’t on level 4. They changed it to level 3.
BrickShooter1234
+1
Level 73
Nov 27, 2022
Also, Tonga is not level 4 anymore. Its level 1 now.
Nickelz
+1
Level 67
Dec 6, 2022
Outdated.
AGeogrpahyNerd
+1
Level 56
Dec 6, 2022
Whats with Tonga being here? So random
brandybuck96
+1
Level 83
Dec 23, 2022
Read the instructions - it's because of the volcano.
torny81
+2
Level 73
Dec 24, 2022
it was already removed in November 2022
xtremeyoylecake
+3
Level 47
Mar 17, 2023
Hopefully USA doesn't ban any more countries
LuckyCat
+3
Level 67
Apr 19, 2023
Would you like to go to North Korea?
xtremeyoylecake
+2
Level 47
Apr 25, 2023
No, what I meant was, I hope countries don't get banned for stupid reasons, remember in 2021 when Sweden was on here for "Covid stuff". If a country like DPRK for example, is actually unsafe, then that's understandable, so are countries that are ravaged by war. But if its for a reason like "Covid stuff" when Covid cases are low, then that's a bad reason to ban a country!
Quizmaster
+6
Level ∞
Apr 25, 2023
Yeah, the list is bad. Puerto Vallarta is in a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" area. It's a little silly. There are loads of tourists. It's perfectly safe. Much safer than Chicago or New Orleans.

Covid just made it even stupider.

xtremeyoylecake
+7
Level 47
May 22, 2023
OMG QUIZMASTER REPLIED!!! Yeah Ur right, the USA government is saying "Oh Kiribati is unsafe due to COVID-19!!!" Yet places like New Orleans or Skid Row have tons of violence and crime, yet are considered "Safer"...
xtremeyoylecake
+3
Level 47
May 26, 2023
-_-
Kobith
+2
Level 65
Mar 20, 2023
tonga is weird to see
LuckyCat
+6
Level 67
Apr 19, 2023
VOLCANO.
Quizbyquiz
+1
Level 43
May 22, 2023
Why is Burkina Faso on here?
Difluzi
+6
Level 82
May 22, 2023
As per the travel advisory itself "Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping."
martay
+11
Level 70
May 22, 2023
Military coups and militant jihadists have destabilized the already poor country. Reports of violence, kidnappings and mass killings are becoming the norm. The US government would very likely be unable to assist any citizens who find themselves in peril, including NGO and aid workers. It's a tragic situation.
Quizmaster
+20
Level ∞
May 22, 2023
Yeah, but like, other than that?
joedimaggio
+4
Level 73
May 23, 2023
That is funny, on the website you habe to "exercice increased caution" in Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Spain, Germany or France, the same level as Eritrea, Congo, Peru or Israel. I didn't realize that I was living in such a dangerous continent :D
mf3
+4
Level 88
Dec 31, 2024
Holland has hazardous spinning windmills.
xtremeyoylecake
+3
Level 47
Jan 9, 2025
Windmill Windmill for the land

Turn forever hand in ha-

*gets decapitated via rogue spinning windmill blades*

Se7enteen
+3
Level 54
May 24, 2023
Not a country, but Guadeloupe is also listed as do not travel on the map. Interesting.
Se7enteen
+1
Level 54
May 24, 2023
that says, the link takes you to a level 1. weird.
xtremeyoylecake
+1
Level 47
May 26, 2023
Same with Grenada, the island is red on the map meaning level 4, but when I go to the advisory, it says level 1
Chutney
+2
Level 62
Oct 19, 2023
I just went to Grenada. Must be a map problem?
DawnX
+3
Level 54
May 29, 2023
really surprised to not see china on the list, especially because russia is only on this list for political reasons (i think)
TheodoreE45
+4
Level 93
Aug 31, 2023
Russia is WAY more prone to kidnapping American citizens to use as political leverage than China is. I'm guessing that's a big part of why North Korea is on this list actually.
GeographyJimmy
+1
Level 28
Jun 1, 2023
why did i get South Sudan but not sudan, i may not answer
Winnifred
+1
Level 50
Jun 26, 2023
Only missed Haiti...how?!
scfrgeographypro
+1
Level 71
Aug 5, 2023
UPDATE: Aug 2, 2023 / The United States Department of State has raised the travel advisory for the Republic of the Niger to Level 4 due to the rising tensions in the country.
Nickelz
+1
Level 67
Aug 29, 2023
How is DR Congo not here?
TheodoreE45
+3
Level 93
Aug 31, 2023
I'm pretty sure Niger is on the list now too, and I wouldn't be surprised if Gabon joins soon as well, due to their coup this week.
xtremeyoylecake
+2
Level 47
Sep 28, 2023
Niger is now on the list, this quiz should be updated
minnakronberg
+3
Level 67
Oct 2, 2023
In addition to the countries having a coup currently in Africa, I think Armenia and Azerbaijan will be added due to Nogorno-Karabakh and ethnic cleansing there. Though the conflict is getting minimal attention in the USA.
Nickelz
+3
Level 67
Nov 29, 2024
yes because if it's not in europe it won't get any media attention 💔

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xtremeyoylecake
+1
Level 47
Jan 9, 2025
I hope you stay safe :(
JordiHurtado
+1
Level 43
Mar 14, 2024
I've been in Iraq, Burkina Faso, Mali, Russia and Ukraine. I don't consider them to be really risky, just if you avoid to go to the war front. In fact walking around their cities is safer than doing the same in US.
idontkn1
+16
Level 92
May 28, 2024
A lot of the status is more a matter of "If something did happen to you, can we as the state department intervene on your behalf and assist to get you out of the mess and/or get assurance that you are treated fairly." Countries where large areas are held by factions that aren't the recognized national government aren't going to be nearly as accommodating. China can and often will be difficult to work with but there is no mistaking who speaks for the people in the Wuhan province. Likewise if there is a entire country ruling regime that repeatedly dismisses the inquiries of the the US government like Russia, they are going to be rated a a higher risk.
TheodoreE45
+5
Level 93
Dec 1, 2024
You should update your map on your profile JordiHurtado lol
Polandball6
+2
Level 47
Apr 30, 2024
I got every single one except Ukraine lol
Farigiraf2
+4
Level 62
Nov 6, 2024
Surprised that Israel and Lebanon are not on the list
Chromebook315
+4
Level 29
Nov 29, 2024
I feel like everyone should have gotten North Korea and Iran or Afghanistan. I have seen North Korea before from the SOUTH Korean side of the DMZ in June 2023. My watch kept saying be careful in Korean. It was a cool experience but also scary because when the bus was driving to the Dora Observatory there were a bunch of active land mines on the sides of the road. It was scary but cool at the same time. Don't go to North Korea.
Jiaozira
+5
Level 71
Dec 31, 2024
The most dangerous part about North Korea is definitely arbitrary detention. A while back, there was that young American man who was framed for taking a North Korean propaganda poster from his hotel as a souvenir. Whether or not he actually took the poster was controversial, but he was tortured and eventually returned to the US in a brain dead state.
geoquizzerio
+1
Level 30
Jan 1, 2025
Why is Burkina Faso on this
TheodoreE45
+1
Level 93
Jan 10, 2025
Massive governmental instability and various militant groups across the country would make it extremely difficult for the U.S. government to assist any American citizens in the event they need rescuing or aid.
Conradd23
+2
Level 58
Jan 1, 2025
How the hell did I forget Afghanistan...
IsleAuHaulte
+2
Level 90
Jan 3, 2025
Drew Binsky used this list as a challenge.
teggy
+1
Level 54
Jan 3, 2025
why mali???
ColonelFoxy
+2
Level 61
Jan 8, 2025
There is conflict between rebel group (mostly islamic to my understanding linked to Al-Qaeda and Islamic state) and Malian army (linked to Wagner group), they are fighting for indepence of northern part of Mali. Those fights are pretty large scale and back and fort. Rebel groups kill civilians without anz prior warning, but from what I found Malian army is pretty brutal in their fight aswell.
theZ
+1
Level 32
Jan 4, 2025
I remembered Haiti at the last second but wasn't able to get it in in time...
Nevson64
+2
Level 62
Jan 8, 2025
Really surprised about the lack of the DRC and Ethiopia on this list
nations12345eat
+1
Level 41
Jan 8, 2025
ive been to one of these countries before
KeithRuffles
+1
Level 65
Jan 8, 2025
I'm genuinely surprised that Cuba isn't on the list.

I've been to 4 of these countries :)

Nickelz
+2
Level 67
Jan 8, 2025
it's really not that bad. in fact, it's quite the tourist destination for Canadians and others
IsleAuHaulte
+1
Level 90
Feb 21, 2025
It's safe, but Americans will get arrested by their own government for spending any amount of money there. So you'd think if the entire point of a travel advisory is about your safety and freedom that the U.S. government would warn its citizens of the dangers they themselves impose for going to Cuba.
IvoRobotnik
+1
Level 50
Jan 8, 2025
Surprised that Somalia isn't there, I know things have improved a bit, but enough to be off this list is surprising.
seabird
+1
Level 68
Jan 8, 2025
It is on there.
IvoRobotnik
+1
Level 50
Jan 8, 2025
So it is. How the hell did I miss that?
rabble
+2
Level 69
Jan 8, 2025
You don't have to worry about not travelling to any of these countries - you can bring all their traits right home to the USA, home to 1.5 million Haitians, 0.4 million Afghanis, 0.2 million Somalis, 0.1 million Iraqis, etc. for some reason.

1 trillion dollars every 100 days

Nickelz
+4
Level 67
Jan 8, 2025
their "traits" as if the people embody the government ☠️

and wdym for some reason, the reason is quite obvious

TheodoreE45
+2
Level 93
Jan 10, 2025
"For some reason." Unless you're entirely Native American, you should keep your mouth shut about people immigrating to the United States. They have just as much right to move here as any people from any other country now and throughout history. Don't bring your bigotry here.
TheForsakenFurby
+1
Level 75
Apr 6, 2025
I know you're not worth engaging, but for any reasonable people pondering this, keep in mind that a lot of the immigrants we take from countries we're active in, are those who were on our side.

I've known an Afghani family. They're wonderful. They were allowed to immigrate here because their family members risked and lost their own lives helping the US government fight the Taliban. It wasn't safe for the family to stay.

The US government honored their help and returned the favor as best as we could.

There's a lot of talk by people like Rabble up here that we're "importing terrorism" or other such nonsense. We're not. We're bringing in the people who fought the terrorists.

It's like how a so many American Vietnamese are descendants of people who worked against the Viet Cong. We weren't "importing communism" when we let them in.

Nickelz
+1
Level 67
Jan 8, 2025
https://www.jetpunk.com/friends/invite/vEEr68dL
Phil
+3
Level 57
Jan 8, 2025
Since the UK is into mass migration, I would put them on this list too.
loshy
+1
Level 51
Jan 13, 2025
me: literally types "centralafricanrepublic" X

quiz ends with one answer remaining

"central african republic"

naww really

Wistful
+1
Level 72
Jan 15, 2025
"CAR" is an accepted type in.
Alex3813
+1
Level 64
Feb 19, 2025
as of January 29th the DRC is on "do not travel"
trumpit
+1
Level 29
Mar 4, 2025
Nice quiz. Very proud that i only missed 3
aestheticdirt
+2
Level 37
Mar 9, 2025
Funny, only one i missed is the only one I’ve been to. Great quiz (Also I’m surprised DRC and Pakistan aren’t on here)
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