Key Travel Advisories Announced in March 2025

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March was a relatively busy month for travel advisories after a quiet February.

U.S officials released a slew of important updates just in time for the busy spring and summer travel period.

Here are the most significant travel advisories from the past month.

Portugal - Level 1

The State Department reissued its Level 1 travel advisory for Portugal on March 3, reminding travelers to exercise normal precautions in the burgeoning European country.

Turks and Caicos - Level 2

The first week of March also saw U.S. officials issue a Level 2 travel advisory for Turks and Caicos due to crime. "Most crime occurs in Providenciales. Police may have limited investigatory resources," the State Department said.

"Firearms and ammunition, including single bullets brought by mistake in carry-on bags or luggage, are illegal. Police strictly enforce these laws, even at the airport when travelers are leaving. Travelers face arrest, jail time, and heavy fines."

The update came just months after the destination set tourism records for 2024.

Singapore - Level 1

In Asia, the State Department reissued its Level 1 travel advisory for Singapore, encouraging visitors to exercise normal precautions in the popular island country.

Kenya - Level 2

The State Department issued an updated Level 2 travel advisory for Kenya on March 17. Springtime travelers are advised to avoid travel to Kenya-Somalia border counties (Garissa, Wajir, Mandera), Tana River County and coastal areas north of Malindi due to terrorism and kidnapping as well as West Pokot and western Turkana County due to banditry.

Visitors are also asked to avoid parts of Marsabit and Turkana Counties within 30 miles of the Ethiopian border due to cross-border incursions.

Finally, officials advise Americans to reconsider travel to the Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera due to crime and kidnapping.

Trinidad and Tobago - Level 3

Officials issued a Level 3 travel advisory for the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago on March 21 due to serious risks from crime on the heels of a nationwide State of Emergency (SOE) issued late last year. "There are also heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping," the State Department warned. "On January 13, 2025, Parliament extended the SOE until April 2025."

Currently, the local government can arrest people on suspicion of involvement in illegal activities and search and enter public and private properties as needed, the department notes.

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