Almost 2 years ago, we posted the travel warnings that other countries have about their citizens visiting the United States. At the time, most of the warnings were due to things that either were happening in the U.S. or had been happening for a long time. Some dangers were repeated by different nations time and time again:
- Break-ins
- Pickpocketing
- Violent crimes
- Domestic terrorism
- Cost of emergency medical care
- Severe weather and natural hazards
- Policies that may affect LGBTQIA+ visitors
- Heightened vigilance in what was described as a “gun society”
- Black people, particularly Black males, could be targeted by law enforcement
How many of us dream of going back to those comparatively halcyon days?
Yep, those were the ‘good ol’ days compared to 2025. Here are the warnings some countries give about us nowadays:
What Other Countries Are Saying in 2025
Australia
Australia updated its advisory in June. It flagged gun violence, civil protests, and unpredictable immigration enforcement. While its guidance remains at Level 1 (“exercise normal safety precautions”), Australian officials urged travelers to stay alert in crowded places (such as malls, transit hubs, and public venues). They also warned about the Visa Waiver Program, noting that U.S. authorities can deny entry without explanation.
Canada
Canada warned its citizens about the possibility of being detained or delayed due to document discrepancies. They also added warnings about violent crime and mass shootings in major cities (particularly Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago). Canadian officials also highlighted drug trafficking near the U.S.-Mexico border as a growing concern.
European Union
Denmark, Finland and France all issued warnings about new U.S. gender marker policies that may affect travelers who use “X” or nonbinary identifiers. Germany did the same, and also warns that valid U.S. visas/ESTA don’t guarantee entry.
New Zealand
New Zealand raised its alert to Level 2 due to reports of citizens being detained or delayed over documentation discrepancies.
United Kingdom
The UK’s Foreign Office recently warned potential travelers to the US that minor entry mistakes could lead to detention or deportation. They also emphasized the variability of laws across different U.S. states.
That’s just a few of the countries that have newer warnings about visiting the United States. However one country, Chad, has gone one step further.
Chad: Visa Suspension for U.S. Citizens
If you pay attention to the news, you’ve probably read that since taking office, Donald Trump has introduced a series of travel restrictions on multiple countries. Most of the targeted nations have been African, Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority nations.
In early June, the first country reciprocated.
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby suspended the issuing of visas to U.S. citizens in early June. It was in response to the Trump administration’s decision to ban Chadians from visiting the United States. (Trump accused them of having “deficient” screening and vetting, and historically refusing to take back their own citizens who overstay in the United States.)
In a Facebook post, Chad’s president said he was directing his government to suspend visas to U.S. citizens “in accordance with the principles of reciprocity.”
(The events happened in early June. Deby was referring to the $400 million luxury plane offered to Trump as a gift by the ruling family of Qatar.)
Prior to the announcement, American citizens were able to obtain an eVisa to enter Chad.
To date, no other country has refused entry to U.S. citizens in response to the Trump administration’s travel bans. But hey, there’s still 3.5 years to go, and anything can happen.
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