How the travel advice system of the US Department of Foreign Affairs works

Level 1, Malated exercise normal precautions means that the destination is generally considered safe. Travelers still have to be careful, just as they would do at home, because there is always some risk while traveling abroad.

From May, countries such as Canada, Grenada, Zambia and Fiji were in this group.

Level 2, Practice practicer, the country regards as a number of safety risks, but it is usually still safe to visit if you stay alert and follow local advice. Level 2 Warnings often arise from worries about crime, terrorism, protests or illness.

The Netherlands is under A Level 2 Advice Because the advice reads: “[t]Errorists continue to make possible attacks in the Netherlands. ” Dutch officials In December 2024, their own terrorist threat assessment level on 4 out of 5, the same level it had been on, for a year, due to factors such as the war in Gaza, incidents with regard to burning the Koran and jihadist network activity.

Most countries on the American travel advice list fall under level 1.

Level 3, Reconsideration is used when serious safety problems such as civil unrest, high crime or poor infrastructure are present.

For example, Colombia is in this category because some parts of the country experience high crime, terrorism, conflicts between armed groups and the risk of detention by authorities or other parties. The American embassy in Colombia has one alert On April 28, Americans encourage to reconsider to Valle del Cauca, a coastal area, due to violent crime.