Department of State Travel Warnings and Alerts
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000: Macau - Level 3: Reconsider Travel - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong
Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention.
Exercise increased caution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Reconsider travel to Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Advisory summary
- Reconsider travel due to limited ability for the U.S. government to provide emergency consular services. There are travel restrictions imposed on U.S. diplomatic personnel.
- Reconsider travel due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
- U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China, including to Macau SAR.
The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Macau SAR. This is due to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel.
Even in an emergency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering Macau SAR. This can take a week or longer. That delay can significantly limit the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in Macau SAR.
Dual nationality
The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may face additional security checks and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-Chinese citizen and enter Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, Chinese authorities must notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General if you are arrested. They must also allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you.
However, even if you enter on a U.S. passport, U.S. consular officers may not be able to access you. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Above in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau.
Demonstrations
Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges under local broad security laws. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.
If you decide to travel to Macau SAR:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Read the travel information page for Macau SAR.
- Review the China Country Security Report for China.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for China.
- Whether you’re a first-time or frequent traveler, use the International Traveler’s Checklist.
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
- Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Avoid communicating, either privately or publicly, opinions or observations that might be considered embarrassing or otherwise negative about China or Macau or the Chinese or Macau authorities.
- Exercise caution near large gatherings or protests.
- Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.
- Keep a low profile.
- If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
- Do not consume illicit drugs in Macau SAR or prior to arriving in Macau SAR.
- Prepare a backup plan for emergency situations.
- Monitor local media and the Macau Government Tourism Office website for updates.
- Review your flight status with your airline or at the Macau International Airport website.
- Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on Facebook and X.
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000: Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Exercise increased cautionin Peru due to risk of crime, unrest, kidnapping, and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
- U.S. government employees working in Peru need special authorization to travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to safety risks.
- U.S. government employees working in Peru need special authorization to travel to the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), due to safety risks.
- U.S. government employees working in Peru need special authorization to travel to the VRAEM’s boundary cities of Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo due to safety risks.
- Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Crime
Crime is common in Peru.
- Petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults, and other violent crime often happen even in daylight hours and with many witnesses around.
- Although rare, “express kidnappings,” where the victim is taken to a banking institution and forced to remove funds from their own accounts, may occur.
- The risk of crime increases at night.
- Criminal groups sometimes set up roadblocks to rob people in areas outside of Lima.
Unrest
Demonstrations occur regularly throughout the country. Public demonstrations can take place for political and economic issues.
- Demonstrations can shut down local roads, trains, and major highways. This often happens without warning or clear information on reopening times.
- Road closures can limit access to public transportation and airports.
- Closures may also disrupt travel in and between cities.
Restrictions for U.S. government employees
Due to road safety risks, U.S. government employees working in Peru are prohibited from nighttime driving. The only exception is within cities, between Lima and Huacho (to the north), and Lima and Paracas (to the south).
- U.S. government employees working in Peru may travel at night with commercial bus companies along the Pan-American Highway, to Huaraz, and on the Lima-Arequipa-Cusco corridor.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Peru. Visit the U.S. Department of State's Country Reports on Terrorism to learn more.
Kidnapping
Kidnapping in Peru, which could lead to prolonged detentions for ransom, are relatively uncommon but remains a notable security concern. Visitors should remain aware of their surroundings.
Other
U.S. travelers should not consume Ayahuasca or Kambo because of the known dangers. U.S. citizens have suffered serious illness and, in some cases, died after taking these drugs. They have also been sexually assaulted, injured, or robbed while under the influence of these substances. Ayahuasca or Kambo consumption centers are located throughout Peru, including the jungle regions of Iquitos, Tarapoto, and Pucallpa, and tourist areas such as Cusco.
U.S. citizen travelers should not use coca products (such as tea or candy). They are often offered as a remedy for high elevation symptoms but are considered a controlled substance and can interact with other medications.
Do Not Travel to the Colombia-Peru border area in the Loreto Region due to crime.
Do Not Travel to the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), which includes Vilcabamba, due to crime and threats of terrorism.
Do Not Travel to Abancay, Ayacucho, Huancavelica, and Huancayo within the regions of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junín, due to crime and threats of terrorism.
Note: The City of Cusco and popular tourist sites nearby, like the Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu, are not located in the affected area.
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000: Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong
Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention.
Exercise increased caution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Reconsider travel to Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Advisory summary
- Reconsider travel due to limited ability for the U.S. government to provide emergency consular services. There are travel restrictions imposed on U.S. diplomatic personnel.
- Reconsider travel due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
- U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China, including to Macau SAR.
The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Macau SAR. This is due to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel.
Even in an emergency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering Macau SAR. This can take a week or longer. That delay can significantly limit the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in Macau SAR.
Dual nationality
The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may face additional security checks and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-Chinese citizen and enter Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, Chinese authorities must notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General if you are arrested. They must also allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you.
However, even if you enter on a U.S. passport, U.S. consular officers may not be able to access you. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Above in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau.
Demonstrations
Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges under local broad security laws. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.
If you decide to travel to Macau SAR:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Read the travel information page for Macau SAR.
- Review the China Country Security Report for China.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for China.
- Whether you’re a first-time or frequent traveler, use the International Traveler’s Checklist.
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
- Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Avoid communicating, either privately or publicly, opinions or observations that might be considered embarrassing or otherwise negative about China or Macau or the Chinese or Macau authorities.
- Exercise caution near large gatherings or protests.
- Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.
- Keep a low profile.
- If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
- Do not consume illicit drugs in Macau SAR or prior to arriving in Macau SAR.
- Prepare a backup plan for emergency situations.
- Monitor local media and the Macau Government Tourism Office website for updates.
- Review your flight status with your airline or at the Macau International Airport website.
- Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on Facebook and X.
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000: Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Reissued Statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong
Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Macau
Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Exercise increased caution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
- Hong Kong SAR authorities have passed laws that limit people’s civil liberties. The laws apply to anyone in Hong Kong, including foreigners. Authorities have also issued arrest warrants for individuals, including U.S. citizens, located outside of Hong Kong for activities undertaken overseas.
- U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China, including to Hong Kong SAR.
National security laws and restriction of civil liberties
Since 2020, Hong Kong SAR authorities have taken away many freedoms from people living there.
On June 30, 2020, China imposed the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong SAR. On March 23, 2024, Hong Kong passed another similar law. Both laws list many crimes that are vaguely defined. The crimes include:
- Trying to break apart China (acts of secession)
- Working against the government (subversion)
- Terrorism
- Working with other countries against China (collusion with foreign entities)
- Betraying the country (treason)
- Stealing government secrets
- Insurrection
- Sabotage against public infrastructure
- External interference
On March 23, 2026, the Hong Kong government changed the implementing rules relating to the Hong Kong National Security Law. It is now a criminal offense in national security cases to refuse to give the Hong Kong police passwords or not assist in decryption to allow authorities full access to all personal electronic devices, including cellphones and laptops.
This legal change applies to everyone, including U.S. citizens, in Hong Kong, upon arrival, or just transiting Hong Kong International Airport. In addition, the Hong Kong government also has more authority to take and keep any personal devices, as evidence, that they claim are linked to national security offenses.
China applies its national security laws to everyone in Hong Kong SAR, including foreigners. China may also attempt to apply these laws to people who do not live in Hong Kong – including U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
If you say anything critical about China or Hong Kong SAR, you could be arrested, detained, kicked out, or prosecuted.
Hong Kong SAR authorities have issued arrest warrants for people who live in other countries and are alleged to be violating these laws. This includes U.S. citizens and permanent residents living outside their jurisdiction. Hong Kong SAR authorities are offering cash rewards to anyone who gives information that helps them arrest these people if they come to Hong Kong SAR.
Dual nationality
The Hong Kong SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional security procedures and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-Chinese citizen and enter Hong Kong SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, Chinese authorities must notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention. They must allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you.
Even if you enter on a U.S. passport, U.S. consular officers may not have access to you. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals – U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau.
Demonstrations
Participating in demonstrations or other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges under the 2020 Hong Kong National Security Law, the 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, or other legal provisions. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.
If you decide to travel to the Hong Kong SAR:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Read the travel information page for the Hong Kong SAR.
- Review the China Country Security Report for China.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for China.
- Whether you’re a first-time or frequent traveler, use the International Traveler’s Checklist.
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid demonstrations.
- Avoid communicating, either privately or publicly, opinions or observations that might be considered embarrassing or otherwise negative about China, Hong Kong SAR, or the Chinese or Hong Kong SAR authorities.
- Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
- Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.
- Keep a low profile.
- If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
- Do not consume illicit drugs in Hong Kong SAR or prior to arriving in Hong Kong SAR.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
- Monitor local media, local transportation sites, and apps like MTR Mobile or Citybus for updates.
- Review your flight status with your airline or at the Hong Kong International Airport website.
- Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on Facebook and X.
- Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000: Morocco - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution - travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
Exercise increased cautionin Morocco due to risk of terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Morocco.
Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
