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Latest alert: 31 July 2026
Government Advisories
US Embassy Madrid: Do Not Travel to Ceuta or Melilla
HighThe State Department raised Ceuta to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) on August 1 after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta and hundreds into Melilla. The US Embassy advises against travel to both enclaves while the Spanish military is deployed.
Spain has deployed the military alongside National Police and the Guardia Civil to contain the situation in Ceuta; ferries to mainland Spain were still running as of the alert. Spain's overall advisory remains Level 2. Avoid all demonstrations, follow instructions from local authorities, and monitor Spanish media if you are in either enclave. Mainland Spain and the Canary and Balearic Islands are unaffected.
FCDO: Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE
HighThe UK Foreign Office now advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE after Iranian strikes on civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf. British nationals already in those countries are told to shelter in place and register their presence.
The escalation follows drone and missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, including US bases in Kuwait, plus threats from Iran-aligned militia groups against US-linked sites. Gulf airspace remains subject to closures and EASA has told operators to avoid the region until at least 29 July, so flights through Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi may be cancelled or rerouted at short notice. If you are in the region, stay away from military sites, government buildings and energy infrastructure, follow local warning systems, and keep travel documents and a charged phone to hand.
State Dept: DR Congo Level 4 — Ebola Outbreak Triggers 21-Day US Flight Ban
HighThe US State Department renewed its Do Not Travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 15 over an active Ebola outbreak alongside crime, unrest, terrorism and kidnapping risks. Anyone who has been in the DRC within the past 21 days is barred from boarding flights to the United States.
The DHS restriction runs under Title 49, so even a short DRC stopover can leave you unable to fly home for three weeks — check any itinerary routing through Kinshasa before you book. US citizens already in the DRC should register with the embassy and avoid outbreak zones; routine and emergency consular services outside the capital are limited.
State Dept: Bahamas Advisory Adds Nassau Jet Ski, Water Safety and Firearms Warnings
MediumThe US State Department refreshed its Level 2 Bahamas advisory on July 28, adding explicit warnings about sexual assaults by jet ski operators, deaths and injuries from unregulated boat and water excursions, and strict firearms enforcement at Nassau airport.
The advisory level stayed at Level 2 (exercise increased caution) and the lettered risk indicators did not change - only the summary text was rewritten to name specific risks. Book water sports and boat trips through your hotel or a licensed operator rather than from beach touts, and avoid jet ski hire where the operator accompanies you alone. Violent crime remains concentrated in Nassau and Freeport. Ammunition or firearm parts found in luggage lead to arrest at Lynden Pindling International Airport even with a valid US permit.
State Dept: Worldwide Caution — Americans Abroad Urged to Exercise Increased Caution
MediumOn July 20, 2026, the U.S. State Department issued a renewed Worldwide Caution advising all Americans abroad to exercise increased caution, warning that groups supportive of Iran may target U.S. interests and Americans anywhere amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Travelers should expect possible airspace closures and flight disruptions.
This is a global advisory, not tied to a single country. Stay alert near U.S.-associated sites and large gatherings, follow local security guidance, and monitor for flight cancellations and airspace closures — especially around the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Enroll in the State Department's STEP program to receive location-based security alerts.
Trending Scam Stories
Paris Named World's Top Pickpocket Hotspot; Las Vegas Leads on Scams
MediumA 34-city study published July 30 puts Paris first for pickpocketing and theft complaints, ahead of Las Vegas, New York, Rome and Los Angeles. Las Vegas drew more mentions of the word "scam" than any other city studied.
Compare the Market analysed traveller mentions of mugging, robbery, pickpocketing, theft and scams across TripAdvisor city forums and Numbeo comments from 2025. This is a prevalence signal rather than a new method - the underlying tactics remain team distraction thefts around landmarks and transit. Treat Paris Metro doorways, the Sacre-Coeur approach and Louvre queues as high risk, and in Las Vegas expect ticket, ride-hire and street-performer fraud to dominate complaints rather than pickpocketing.
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