The U.S. Department of State’s travel.state.gov website not only publishes visa and passport requirements, but Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings as well. What’s the different between these types of advice?
Travel Warnings: According to the website, they "describe longer-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government’s ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff."
In constrast, Travel Alerts (formerly known as Public Announcements) "describe short-term conditions affecting a country or region that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, election-related violence, and major international conferences or sporting events are examples of situations that might generate a Travel Alert."
Country Specific Information (formerly known as Consular Information Sheets) is advice for each country that includes information on crime, entry requirements and safety and securty (among other topics). This is the information you need to know for each country to which you are traveling.
Also, check out Tips for Travelling Abroad and Consular Affairs Brochures for more advice and information.
Quick tip: Every government has their own resources. It never hurts to compare advice from other countries to see what’s different.
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