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: Egypt - Level 3 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 15 October 2024 with information related to the Sinai Peninsula and country summary.
Weather Alert: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (India), The Indian Meteorological Department has Issued a “Red Alert” for Chennai and Nearby Districts on Wednesday, October 16
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India, on 15 October 2024.
Security Alert: Lebanon, U.S. Government Departure Assistance Update
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on 14 October 2024.
Weather Alert: Tamil Nadu state and Puducherry (India),The Indian Meteorological Department has Issued a “Red Alert” for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Monday, October 14
Issued by the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India, on 14 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Havana (Cuba), October 14
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, on 11 October 2024.
Security Alert: Martinique, October 11-14
Issued by the U.S. Department of State on 11 October 2024.
Security Alert: Pakistan, Local Holiday Announced for Conference October 14-16
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lahore, Pakistan, on 11 October 2024.
Security Alert: Guadalajara (Mexico), Disruptions Expected with Soccer Match
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 9 October 2024.
Security Alert: Azerbaijan, COP29 Logistical Challenges and Increased Law Enforcement Measures
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 10 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Planned Demonstrations Near U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur – October 11 and October 12, 2024
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 10 October 2024.
Weather Alert: Northern Bahamas (Bahamas)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, Bahamas, on 9 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Gatherings Expected October 10-11
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 9 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Lilongwe (Malawi), October 9
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi, on 8 October 2024.
Weather Alert: Greater Havana Area (Cuba), Category 5 Hurricane Milton to Bring Hurricane-force Winds and Storm Surge
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, on 7 October 2024.
Travel Advisory: Rwanda - Level 3 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 7 October 2024 to reflect overall travel advisory level changes from Level 2 to 3.
Weather Alert: Yucatan Peninsula, (Mexico), Hurricane Milton Projected to Bring Hurricane-force Winds and Storm Surge
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 7 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Sandton (South Africa), October 7-8
Issued by the U.S. Mission in South Africa on 7 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Greece, Protests and Traffic Disruptions Expected October 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, on 7 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Tirana (Albania), Protest Expected Throughout City October 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, on 7 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Copenhagen (Denmark), Pro-Palestinian March Expected October 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 7 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Major Cities (Colombia), Pro-Palestinian Protests Expected on Oct. 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on 7 October 2024.
Travel Advisory: Canada - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 4 October 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Demonstration Alert: San Jose (Costa Rica), Planned protests at the U.S. Embassy on Oct. 7
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica, on 4 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Planned Demonstration in Edinburgh
Issued by the U.S. Mission in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2024.
Alert: Corsica (France), Unionized Transport Workers are on Strike at Ports and Airports Across Corsica
Issued by the U.S. Mission in France on 4 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Prague (Czech Republic), Advised to Avoid Two Demonstrations Occurring in Early October
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic, on 4 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Johannesburg (South Africa), Demonstration Expected at U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 4 October 2024.
Security Alert: Pakistan, U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the U.S. Consulates General in Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar Note Potential Protest Activity in Various Locations
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Lahore, Pakistan, on 4 October 2024.
Security Alert: India, The U.S. Mission Advises U.S. citizens in India to Exercise Increased Caution
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, on 4 October 2024.
Security Alert: Jakarta (Indonesia), Demonstration on October 6
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4 October 2024.
Security Alert: Mostar, Konjic, and Jablanica (Bosnia and Herzegovina), The Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Government has issued a warning and are advising people not to travel along highway M17
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 4 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Warsaw (Poland), The Embassy has been Informed by Polish Police of a March and Demonstration in Warsaw
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on 4 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert: London (United Kingdom), Planned Demonstration in London, October 5, 2024.
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom, on 4 October 2024.
Security Alert: Beirut (Lebanon), Department of State urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon now while commercial option remain available, October 3
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on 3 October 2024.
Security Alert: Slovenia, Several Days of Demonstrations Expected Starting October 3
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 3 October 2024.
Security Alert: Various Provinces (Ecuador), State of Emergency and Curfews Declared
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on 3 October 2023.
Security Alert: Türkiye, Potential for Demonstrations
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, on 3 October 2024.
Security Alert: Stockholm (Sweden), Exercise Caution Near Embassy of Israel
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, on 2 October 2024.
Security Alert: Copenhagen (Denmark), Explosions Occurred Near Embassy of Israel
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 October 2024.
Travel Advisory: Rwanda - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 2 October 2024 with updates to reflect a shift in the overall country level and risk indicator.
Travel Advisory: Republic of the Congo - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 2 October 2024 after periodic review with minor updates.
Travel Advisory: Sri Lanka - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 2 October 2024 with updates to remove information on elections.
Demonstration Alert: Buenos Aires (Argentina), Demonstrations in Downtown Buenos Aires on Oct. 2
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 2 October 2024.
Health Alert: Rwanda, Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, on 1 October 2024.
Security Alert: Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (October 1)
Issued by the U.S. Mission in Israel on 1 October 2024.
Weather Alert: Taiwan, Impacts of Typhoon Krathon
Issued by the U.S. AIT Taipei Office on 1 October 2024.
Security Alert: Jordan, Increasing Regional Tensions
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, on 1 October 2024.
Demonstration Alert, Baghdad (Iraq), demonstrations from September 29 through October 01, (September 29)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, on 29 September 2024.
Health Alert: Rwanda, Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda, on 29 September 2024
Weather Alert: Eastern and Southern Taiwan, Typhoon Krathon is currently forecast to impact Taiwan
Issued by the U.S. AIT Taipei Office on 30 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Vienna (Austria), Potential for Election-related Protests September 27-29
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, on 27 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Lebanon - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 28 September 2024 with updates to reflect the ordered departure of non-mission-employed eligible family members (EFMs) and authorized departure for mission-employed EFMs and non-essential U.S. direct hire (USDH) employees.
Travel Advisory: Uzbekistan - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 27 September 2024 after periodic review with no changes.
Demonstration Alert: Vienna (Austria), Potential for Election-related Protests September 27-29
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, on 27 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Antananarivo (Madagascar)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on 27 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Uzbekistan - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 27 September 2024 after periodic review with no changes.
Travel Advisory: Algeria - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 27 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Demonstration Alert: Vienna (Austria), Protest/March Expected September 26
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, on 26 September 2024.
Security Alert: Quito (Ecuador), Residents in Gualpo and Bellavista may need to seek refuge from fires
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on 24 September 2024.
Weather Alert: Quintana Roo (Mexico), Tropical Storm Helene
Issued by the U.S. Mission in Mexico on 24 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Mexico City (Mexico), Protests for the 10th Anniversary of the Ayotzinapa Disappearances
Issued by the U.S. Mission in Mexico on 24 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Sao Tome and Principe - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 25 September 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Security Alert: Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (September 24)
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Israel on 24 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Venezuela - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 24 September 2024 to emphasize the danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela.
Security Alert: Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Bomb Threats at Three Shopping Centers
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 24 September 2024.
Weather Alert: Countrywide (Cayman Islands), Tropical Storm Warning
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in George Town, Grand Cayman, on 24 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: La Paz (Bolivia), Demonstrations Expected to Disrupt Movement and Chance for Confrontations
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia, on 24 Sep
Weather Alert: Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas (Mexico), Hurricane John
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 23 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Sierra Leone - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 September 2024 to reflect new health information.
Travel Advisory: Panama - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 September 2024 with updates to reflect information on areas of civil unrest.
Travel Advisory: Angola - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 September 2024 with updated information on health-related issues.
Travel Advisory: Cabo Verde - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 September 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Security Alert: Bamako (Mali), September 20
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, on 20 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Budapest (Hungary), Cycling Demonstrations Expected September 20-22
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, on 10 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Moldova - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 19 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Security Alert: Israel, Increasing Tension in the Region
Issued by the U.S. Mission in Israel on 18 September 2024.
Weather Alert: China, Typhoon Pulasan is expected to make landfall along the Zhejiang coast in the early evening of September 19
Issued by the U.S. Mission in China on 18 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Haiti - Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 18 September 2024 with updates to reflect additional information on crime.
Security Alert: Sri Lanka, Presidential Elections on September 21
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 18 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Lesotho - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 18 September 2024 after periodic review with changes to overall Travel Advisory level from level 1 to level 2 due to an increase in crime.
Security Alert: Beirut (Lebanon), Explosion of Communications Devices, (September 18)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on 18 September 2024.
Alert: Series of Nationwide Overnight Power Outages and Curfews in Ecuador
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on 17 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Denmark - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 17 September 2024.
Security Alert: Bamako (Mali), September 17
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Bamako, Mali, on 17 September 2024.
Weather Alert: Poland, Flooding in the Southwest
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, on 17 September 2024.
Weather Alert: Austria, Flooding Causing Disruptions across Multiple States
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, on 15 September 2024.
Transportation Alert: Mexico City (Mexico), Suspension of Operations at Benito Juarez Airport (AICM), September 16
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 15 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Political Protests and Traffic Disruptions Expected
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on 16 September 2024.
Alert: Reminder to Exercise Increased Caution in Kenya
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on 13 September 2024.
Weather Alert: Typhoon Bebinca affecting Eastern China
Issued by the U.S. Mission in China on 13 September.
Demonstration Alert: Protests Expected around Embassy Compound on 16 September
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, on 13 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Sri Lanka - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 12 September 2024 to reflect upcoming presidential election.
Security Alert: Zagreb (Croatia), Potential for Clashes and Traffic Near Stadium September 13
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, on 12 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: The Hague (Netherlands), Protest Blockade Expected September 14
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands, on 12 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Italy - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 12 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Guyana - Level 3 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 11 September 2024 with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Travel Advisory: Jordan - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 11 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Travel Advisory: Bangladesh - Level 3 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 11 September 2024 with updates to reflect the Travel Advisory Level, Level 4 area, information on civil unrest, and the removal of Ordered Departure information.
Security Alert: Regions of Santiago Metropolitan,Valparaiso, and Viña Del Mar (Chile), Notice of Continued Robberies and Assaults
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile, on 10 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Santiago and Major Cities (Chile), Protests Related to September 11 Coup Anniversary
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile, on 10 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Protest Expected at U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on 11 September
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 10 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Tanzania - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 10 September 2024 to reflect current security conditions and other minor edits.
Security Alert: Countrywide (Botswana), Caution Advised on September 11 Anniversary
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana, on 10 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Pakistan - Level 3 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 10 September 2024 after periodic review with updates to reflect the security environment.
Weather Alert: Northern Vietnam, Typhoon Yagi Aftermath
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 10 September 2024
Security Alert: Monrovia (Liberia), September 9
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, on 9 September 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Multiple Cities in Kenya, (August 8)
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, on 8 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Bahrain - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 9 September 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Weather Alert: Hanoi (Vietnam), Typhoon Yagi
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 8 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Mexico - See State Summaries
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 6 September 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Travel Advisory: United Kingdom - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 6 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Demonstration Alert: Melbourne (Australia), Demonstrations are Expected to Take Place from September 11 to 13
Issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia, on 6 September 2024.
Security Alert: Tajikistan, The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe Recommends that American Citizens Review the Content of the Tajikistan Travel Advisory
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 6 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Tanzania - Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 5 September 2024 after period review with minor edits.
Weather Alert: Hong Kong & Macau, Hong Kong Observatory and Macau Metrological and Geophysical Bureau expected to issue Storm Signal 8
Issued by the U.S Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau on 5 September 2024.
Security Alert: Papua New Guinea, Pope's Visit to Papua New Guinea
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea on 5 September 2024.
Weather Alert: North-East Vietnam (Vietnam), Typhoon Yagi
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 5 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Cayman Islands - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 4 September 2024 after periodic review with minor edits.
Alert: South Korea, Mandatory Q-CODE or Health Declaration Form for Entry into South Korea
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, on 3 September 2024.
Travel Advisory: Seychelles - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 30 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Travel Advisory: Mauritius - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 30 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Security Alert: Panama City and Colon Province (Panama), Curfew in Place for San Miguelito area of Panama City and Colón province
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama, on 30 August 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Gatherings and protests are possible on September 3, 2024
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 30 August 2024.
Security Alert: Culiacan (Mexico), Violence and Security Concerns in Culiacan, Sinaloa
Issued by the U.S. Mission to Mexico on 29 December 2024.
Security Alert: Copenhagen (Denmark), Parken Stadium, Per Henrik Lings Allé 2, Copenhagen
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 29 August 2024.
Travel Advisory: Ireland - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 28 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Security Alert: Message for U.S. Citizens Considering Travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, on 27 August 2024.
Travel Advisory: Latvia - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 26 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Security Alert: Israel, Increasing Tension and Flight Delays
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, on 25 August 2024.
Travel Advisory: Austria - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 23 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.
Demonstration Alert: Montevideo (Uruguay), Demonstration Expected the Evening of August 24
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 26 August 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Cartagena (Colombia), August 23
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Cartagena, Colombia, on 23 August 2024.
Security Alert: London (United Kingdom), Notting Hill Carnival and Potential for Violence
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom, on 23 August 2024.
Demonstration Alert: Dublin (Ireland), Protests Planned for August 24 & 31
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, on 22 August 2024.
Security Alert: Argentina, Increasing Reports of Robberies Involving Drugs that Temporarily Incapacitate Victims
Issued by the U.S. Embassy in in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 22 August 2024.
Travel Advisory: Iceland - Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions)
Reissued by the U.S. Department of State on 22 August 2024 after periodic review without changes.