US bars citizens from travelling to THESE 23 countries

WASHINGTON – The US Department of State has listed 23 countries under its highest travel advisory category, Level 4, urging American citizens not to visit these destinations under any circumstances.

According to the department’s Consular Affairs division, a Level 4 advisory carries a clear warning of “Do Not Travel” and is issued when security conditions pose serious risks or when the US government has limited capacity to provide assistance to its citizens.

The countries included in the latest list are Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Burma, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Niger, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Uganda, Ukraine and Yemen.

The highest-level warning reflects concerns about conditions on the ground and the potential difficulties American citizens could face while travelling or seeking government assistance in these locations.

The State Department advises Americans to avoid travelling to all 23 destinations, regardless of the purpose of their visit.

The advisory system categorises international travel risks into four levels, with Level 4 representing the most severe warning and indicating that travel should not be undertaken.

The Travel Advisories for the following countries are currently Level 4 – Do Not Travel:

1. Afghanistan

2. Belarus

3. Burkina Faso

4. Burma

5. Central African Republic (CAR)

6. Chad

7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

8. Haiti

9. Iran

10. Iraq

11. Lebanon