Exercise normal precaution
in Slovakia.
Slovakia is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Review our travel guidance for Slovakia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Exercise increased caution
in The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure.
Crime
Petty street crime and home burglaries happen often in The Gambia. This is most common in the Banjul area and tourist spots.
Do not display cash and valuable personal property. Avoid walking alone, including on beaches, in tourist areas, and after dark.
Unrest
A separatist rebel group operates in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. There has been sporadic fighting along The Gambia’s southern border in the recent past. Stay on main roads and do not travel at night if travelling near or across the southern border.
Health
The Gambia’s health infrastructure is inadequate. Health services, hygiene, and quality control do not meet U.S. standards of care. Pharmacies are not well regulated. Locally available medications may be unsafe.
Reconsider travel
to Pakistan due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
There is risk of terrorist attacks in Pakistan.
Terrorism
Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former FATA, but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad.
- Terrorists may strike without warning. They target transportation hubs, hotels, markets, malls, military and security forces sites, airports, trains, schools, hospitals, places of worship, tourist spots, and government buildings.
Demonstrations
Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit.
- Being near a protest can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces.
- U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests. You can also face detention for posting content on social media viewed as critical of the Pakistani government, military, or officials.
- Internet and mobile phone service outages are common, especially during protests.
Crime
Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid. It sometimes changes without notice and can be a serious threat.
- There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities. Security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country.
- The most reported crimes are pickpocketing, bag-snatching, and phone theft.
Limited U.S. consular assistance
The Government of Pakistan restricts the travel of U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan.
- U.S. government employees working in Pakistan are required to use armed escorts and armored vehicles when traveling in certain parts of the country, both for official and personal travel.
- The U.S. government has a limited ability to assist or provide services to U.S. citizens in the KP Province, Balochistan Province, Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, and most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
- U.S. government personnel working in Pakistan must obtain special authorization from the host government to travel to most areas outside of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.
- Additional restrictions on movements can occur suddenly and at any time. This depends on local circumstances and security conditions.
- U.S. government employees working in Pakistan are generally prohibited from attending most large gatherings, such as political rallies or religious ceremonies.
Dual nationals
The U.S. embassy and consulates have a limited ability to provide consular services to dual U.S.-Pakistani citizens who have been arrested or detained. Pakistani law considers such individuals to be exclusively citizens of Pakistan.
Do Not Travel to:
- Balochistan Province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to terrorism and kidnapping.
- The immediate vicinity of the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.
Exercise normal precaution
in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan is generally a safe destination for U.S. travelers.
Exercise increased caution
in Comoros due to crime, unrest, and health.
There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Comoros are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar.
Crime
Petty crime is common in Comoros. Stay aware of your surroundings. Comoros has also had reports of piracy. Small crafts on the open seas are vulnerable to attack.
Unrest - demonstrations
Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and can happen due to political factors. Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent. Protesters have also engaged in the destruction of property.
Health
Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni. It is very limited in rural areas. Medical care in rural areas often requires transportation to Moroni. Medical evacuation from Comoros is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.
Review our information on Health in the Travel Guidance section