The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a constituent member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). OSAC is a public-private partnership offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service which works to keep U.S. organizations and personnel operating and traveling safely while abroad. Below are links to many of OSAC’s public-facing resources that will help you prepare for travel. But first, click the links below to learn about what the U.S. Department of State recommends as best practices for traveler safety as well as what they can and can’t do if a crisis occurs while you’re overseas.
Examples of Recent U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories and U.S. Embassy & Consulate Alerts
Travel Advisory: Tajikistan - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 16 May 2025 after periodic review with updates regarding the resumption of cross-border movement between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.
Travel Advisory: Peru - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 16 May 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Weather Alert: Mexico, 2025 Hurricane Season
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 16 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Naples (Italy), Large celebrations citywide are expected in mid to late May if Naples Soccer Club clinches championship
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Naples, Italy, on 16 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Multiple demonstrations in Budapest between May 16 and May 20
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 16 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: (Spain), Demonstrations in several cities on May 18
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Spain on 19 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Tirana (Albania), Demonstration near U. S. Embassy on May 16, 2025
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, on 16 May 2025.
Weather Alert: Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Red Alert issued for heavy rainfall on May 16
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Santo, Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 16 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Warsaw (Poland), Demonstration in front of U.S. Embassy on May 17
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on 16 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Chad, Increased Possibility of Spontaneous Demonstrations
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in N'Djamena, Chad, on 16 May 2025.
Security Alert: Niger, Heightened Kidnapping Concerns
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, on 15 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Poland, Protest Expected in Front of U.S. Embassy on 17 May
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on 15 May 2025.
Security Alert: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Incident Outside U.S. Embassy
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 15 May 2025.
Travel Advisory: Japan - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 15 May 2025 after periodic review without changes.
Travel Advisory: Somalia - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Updated by the U.S. Department of State on 14 May 2025 with changes to security information.
Security Alert: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Planned Demonstration Near U.S. Embassy, May 14
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 14 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Peru, Transportation and General Strike on 14 May
Issued by the U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru, on 13 May 2025.
Travel Advisory: Germany - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 13 May 2025 after periodic review with updates to Advisory Summary.
Security Alert: Nairobi (Kenya), Armed Protesters Blocking the Northern Bypass
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on 13 May 2025.
Travel Advisory: Guyana - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 12 May 2025 after periodic review with minor changes.
Travel Advisory: Venezuela - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S Department of State on 12 May 2025 to emphasize the extreme danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela.
Travel Advisory: Myanmar (Burma) - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 12 May 2025 with updates to reflect changes to risk indicators, restrictions on U.S. government personnel, and the “If you decide to travel to Burma” section.
Advisory Alert: Jordan, Amendment to Residency Laws
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Jordan on 12 May 2025.
Security Alert: Libya, Reminder that the Country Is Level 4 Do Not Travel
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, on 12 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, U.S. Embassy and consulates in Pakistan have returned to their normal security and operating posture, May 12
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 12 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Georgetown (Guyana), Planned Protest in front of U.S. Embassy on May 12
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, on 12 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Restoration of Some Commercial Flights
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 11 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Easing Movement Restrictions for U.S. Government Personnel
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 10 May 2025.
Security Alert: Ukraine, Potential Significant Air Attack in the Next Several Days
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, on 9 May 2025.
Security Alert: Tunisia, Reminder to Remain Cautious
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, on 9 May 2025.
Security Alert: Peru, Delays at Airport in Arequipa Due to Security Incident
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, on 9 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Krakow (Poland), Protest Expected in Main Market Square on 11 May
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Krakow, Poland, on 9 May 2025.
Security Alert: Kenya, Reports of Increased Al Shabab Activity
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on 9 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Colombia, Protests Expected to Disrupt Flight Operation on 9 May
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 9 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Warsaw (Poland), Demonstration Planned near Dmowskiego Roundabout
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on 9 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Casablanca (Morocco), Demonstration Expected at United Nations Square
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Casablanca, Morocco, on
Security Alert: Certain Areas (Belize), Declares State of Emergency
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize, on 9 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Military Activity and Flight Availability
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 9 May 2025.
Security Alert: Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Scheduled Military Training Exercise on May 10
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on 9 May 2025.
Travel Advisory: Russia - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 8 May 2025 after periodic review.
Travel Advisory: United Kingdom - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 8 May 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Philippines - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 8 May 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Cuba - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 7 May 2025 with updates to reflect information on power grid failures and Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) licenses for travel.
Travel Advisory: Trinidad and Tobago - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 7 May 2025 with updates to reflect the end of the State of Emergency on April 13, 2025.
Travel Advisory: Uruguay - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 7 May 2025 after periodic review with changes.
Routine Message: Russia, Flight Disruptions Due to Drone Activity on 9 May
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Russia on 8 May 2025.
Security Alert: Tbilisi (Georgia), All Clear Given for Bomb Threats on May 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilis, Georgia, on 8 May 2025.
Security Alert: Lahore and Punjab (Pakistan), Restriction of U.S. Personnel Movements in Lahore
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 8 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Military Activity and Closed Airspace
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 8 May 2025.
Health Alert: Ecuador, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Yellow Fever Outbreaks on May 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on 7 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Bratislava (Slovakia), Demonstrations Anticipated in Freedom Square on May 8 and 9
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 7 May 2025.
Security Alert: Tbilisi (Georgia), Bomb Threats Received Against Three Malls, Avoid the Area
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Georgia on 7 May 2025.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Military Activity and Closed Airspace
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Pakistan on 7 May 2025.
Security Alert: India, The Indian Ministry of Defense confirmed launching Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025.
Issued by the U.S. Mission to India on 7 May 2025.
Security Alert: Tegucigalpa (Honduras), U.S. Embassy has received information about a potential mass shooting threat today, May 6, and again on May 16
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Honduras on 6 May 2025.
Alert: Durres, Elbasan, Tirana, and Vlore (Albania), Anticipated Road Closures and Logistical Disruptions Due To Multiple Events, May 9-11, 15-16
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, 6 May 2025.
Security Alert: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Lady Gaga Concert on May 3 Expects Over One Million Attendees
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 5 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Sandton (South Africa), Demonstration Expected on May 6
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Sandton, South Africa, on 5 May 2025.
Health Alert: Peru, Practice Enhanced Precautions for Yellow Fever
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, on 5 May 2025.
Security Alert: Paktha District (Laos), Unrest in Paktha District, Bokeo Province
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane, Laos, on 5 May 2025.
Security Alert: Stuttgart (Germany), Vehicle Attack on May 2
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, on 2 May 2025.
Security Alert: Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Gunfire near U.S. Embassy on May 2
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 2 May 2025.
Alert: Chile, Earthquakes and Tsunami Warning Puerto Williams and the Magallanes Region on May 2
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile, on 5 May 2025.
Security Alert: Chocó Department (Colombia), ELN Announces "Armed Strikes" Between May 2-May 5
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 2 May 2025.
Weather Alert: Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Heavy Rainfall Across Dominican Republic on May 2
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 2 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Colombia, Nationwide Marches and Demonstrations on May 1
Issued by the U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia, on 30 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Copenhagen (Denmark), March Expected to Start at U.S. Embassy May 3
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 1 May 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Several Protests Planned April 30-May 4
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 30 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Morocco, Protests Expected in Rabat and Casablanca on 1 May
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Morocco on 30 April 2025.
Security Alert: Georgetown (Guyana), Update on Demonstrations
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, on 30 April 2025.
Routine Message: Colombo (Sri Lanka), May Day Political Processions (April 30, 2025)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 30 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Indonesia - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 30 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Paraguay - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 30 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 29 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Papua New Guinea - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 29 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Burundi - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Departmnet of State on 29 April 2025 with updates to reflect the end of ordered departure of eligible family members and authorized departure for non-emergency employees and updates to U.S. government employee movement restrictions.
Travel Advisory: Solomon Islands - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 29 April 2025 after periodic review with updated risk information.
Demonstration Alert: Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Planned Pro Transition Authority Rally on April 30
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on 29 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: South Africa, Protest Expected Near U.S. Consulate in Sandton on 20 April
Issued by the U.S. Mission in South Africa on 29 April 2025.
Security Alert: Guyana, Update on Demonstrations in and around Georgetown
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, on 28 April 2025.
Security Alert: Georgetown, Multiple Protests in Georgetown and Surrounding Area
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, on 28 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Panama, Nationwide Demonstrations Expected on 28 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama, on 28 April 2025.
Security Alert: Colombia, Consider Travel to Valle de Cauca Department
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 28 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Czechia - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S Department of State on 28 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Notice to U.S. Citizens: Spain, Power Outage Causing Widespread Disruptions
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, on 28 April 2025.
Security Alert: Cape Town (South Africa), Wildfire Affecting Parts of Cape Town
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, on 27 April 2025.
Security Alert: United Kingdom, Planned Demonstrations in London
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom, on 26 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Angola, Protest March Expected in Luanda
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Luanda, Angola, on 26 April 2025.
Security Alert: Ethiopia, Personal Safety Reminder
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa on 25 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Greece, Planned Protests in Athens and Thessaloniki on 25 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece,
Demonstration Alert: Brussels (Belgium), Protests Expected Near U.S. Embassy Compound on 25 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on 25 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Bratislava (Slovakia), Protest Expected at U.S. and Israeli Embassies
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 25 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Buenos Aires (Argentina), Possibility of Protest outside U.S. Embassy on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 25 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Madrid (Spain), Protest Expected on Calle Serrano on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, on 25 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: London (United Kingdom), Pro-Palestinian Protest Expected on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom, on 25 April 2025.
Security Alert: Mauritania, Reminder to Practice Security Awareness
Issued by the U.S. Mission in Mauritania 24 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Santiago (Chile), Protests Expected Near U.S. Embassy on 25 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy on in Santiago, Chile, on 24 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Bogota (Colombia), Protest Expected at U.S. Embassy on 25 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 24 April 2025.
Security Alert: Costa Rica, Red Alert Declared at Poás Volcano
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, on 23 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Copenhagen (Denmark), Protest Expected Near U.S. Embassy on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 24 April 2025.
Security Alert: Nairoto (Mozambique), Terrorists Attack on Village on April 23
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, on 23 April 2025.
Weather Alert: Turkey, Earthquake Close to Istanbul on 23 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy on 23 April 2025.
Alert: Pahalgam, Kashmir (India), On April 22, 2025, a Terrorist Attack Occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, India
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, on 23 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Cape Town (South Africa), Planned Demonstration outside U.S. Consulate General on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, on 23 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Vienna (Austria), Gaza-related Protests Expected on April 25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, on 23 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Slovakia, Nationwide Ukraine-related Protests Expected April 24-25
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 23 April 2025.
Security Alert: Armenia, Heightened Tensions Around the Azerbaijan Border
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia, on 23 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Uganda - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 April 2025 and updated with information on upcoming national elections and the “If you decide to travel” section.
Travel Advisory: Colombia, Reconsider Travel to Nariño Department
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 22 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Several Protests Planned for April 22-26
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 22 April 2025.
Health Notice: Colombia, Increase in Yellow Fever Cases
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 21 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Kyrgyzstan - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 21 December 2025 after periodic review with edits to the area of higher risk in the border region with Tajikistan.
Travel Advisory: Morocco - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 21 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Alert: Kathmandu Valley (Nepal), Demonstrations in the Kathmandu Valley- April 20
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 19 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Bangladesh - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 18 April 2025 after periodic review with minor edits.
Security Alert: Damascus (Syria), U.S. Citizens in Syria – April 18, 2025
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on 18 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Casablanca (Morocco), Demonstrations are Expected to Take Place on April 18 and on April 20
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, on 18 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Rome (Italy), Planned Demonstration at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II on April 18
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, on 18 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Colombia - Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 17 April 2025 with updates information on civil unrest and kidnapping.
Security Alert: Otjiwarongo (Namibia), Chemical Spill May Cause Travel Disruptions
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, on 17 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Pretoria (South Africa), Protests Outside of U.S. Embassy Planned for April 18
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa, on 17 April 2025.
Security Alert: Haiti, Potential for Widespread Protests on Wednesday (April 16, 2025)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 16 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Burkina Faso - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 16 April 2025 with updates to reflect changes for travelers with dual nationality.
Security Alert: Reykjavik (Iceland), Rise in Petty Theft in Common Tourist Areas
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland, on 16 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Multiple Demonstrations Planned for April 16 and April 18-21
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 16 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Dakar (Senegal), Protests Expected on April 13
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, on 11 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Algeria, Uptick in Protests
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Algiers, Algeria, on 15 April 2025.
Health Alert: Costa Rica, Risk for Consumption of Bivalve Mollusks
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, on 15 April 2025.
Health Alert: Costa Rica, Carbon Monoxide Risk
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, on 15 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Peru, Large Crowds Expected around Cuzco on 14 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, on 14 April 2025.
Alert: Earthquake, eastern Tajikistan, April 13, 2025
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 13 April 2025.
Security Alert: Haiti, Rising Levels of Violence
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 13 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Rabat (Morocco), Demonstration Expected in Rabat on 13 April
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, on 13 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Dakar (Senegal), Protests Expected on April 13
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, on 11 April 2025.
Travel Advisory: Serbia - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 11 April 2025 with minor changes.
Weather Alert: Beijing (China), Weekend Weather Conditions in Beijing, China
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, on 11 April 2025.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Demonstrations Planned for April 12, 13, and 14
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 11 April 2025.