The U.S. State Department has issued a number of travel warnings in June, but only four have risen above the standard Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions level.
The United States regularly updates its list of travel warnings in the State Department database. The travel warnings range from Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions to Level 4: Do Not Travel.
In June alone, we’ve had 10 travel warnings updated on the state department’s website. However, only four of them have risen above the Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions level.
The U.S. State Department is warning against travel to four notable countries in the month of June.
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The U.S. State Department has issued four “serious” travel warnings in June:
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Israel: Level 4, Do Not Travel
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Dominican Republic: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution
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India: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution
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Mozambique: Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution
India is perhaps the most notable country on the list. The U.S. issued the travel warning due to “crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk.”
The U.S. State Department issued the following warning for those traveling to India:
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Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India.
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Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations.
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Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target:
The Dominican Republic can be a popular travel destination for Americans, too. However, it’s been increased to a Level 2: Exercise Increased Precautions warning.
The warning was updated due to crime.
“Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations,” the alert states.
The U.S. issued the following safety tips:
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Pay attention to your surroundings.
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Do not carry or wear valuable items that will attract attention.
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Be vigilant about where your phone is and avoid using it openly on the street.
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If robbed, hand over your personal belongings without resisting.
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Travel with a partner or group if possible.
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Do not leave food or drinks unattended.
Mozambique was previously Level 3.
“Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section,” the State Department announced.
“Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues, crime, civil unrest, and terrorism. Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.”
You can view the full list of travel advisories here.
The U.S. Has Issued ‘Serious’ Travel Warnings for 4 Countries first appeared on Men’s Journal on Jun 22, 2025
