The United States has added 116 countries to its ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ list, citing a “very high level of COVID-19”. The recommendations, which now apply to 80% of countries worldwide, are not mandatory and do not ban travel by US citizens.
In light of the “unprecedented” risks, the Department of State has strongly recommended US citizens reconsider all travel abroad. The updated advisories take into account logistical factors, including in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for US citizens. Prior to Tuesday, 34 out of about 200 countries were listed under Level 4.
Level 4 is the “highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks”. The Department of State advises that US citizens do not travel to the country or to leave as soon as it is safe to do so.
Level 4 countries now include:
- United Kingdom
- France
- Canada
- Mexico
- Germany
- Egypt
- Belgium
- Turkey
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Spain
Only 1 country is Level 1 with 16 countries on Level 2.
| Advisory | Level | Date Updated |
| Bhutan Travel Advisory | Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | April 20, 2021 |
| Belize Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Benin Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Fiji Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Grenada Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Palau Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Singapore Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| South Korea Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Thailand Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Vietnam Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 20, 2021 |
| Liberia Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
| Mauritania Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
| Montserrat Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
| Rwanda Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
| Sri Lanka Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
| Zimbabwe Travel Advisory | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | April 21, 2021 |
All travel advisories are available here.
Earlier the United Kingdom released a proposed ‘Traffic Light’ system for the resumption of international travel, which could see English travellers resuming holidays from 17th May.