The Full List of Countries That Have Updated Their US Travel Guidance

A growing number of countries are issuing travel advisories for the US, including Canada and several European nations, prompting some visitors to reconsider their trip plans. While most of the government advisories don’t specify why they were added, the timing points to the Trump administration's executive orders regarding immigration and the tightening of border policies.

“The whole purpose is to stop illegal immigration,” Larry Yu, professor of hospitality management at The George Washington University's School of Business, tells Condé Nast Traveler. “But then the executive orders are also tied to other issues like transgender identification, so it actually adds quite a bit of confusion, uncertainty, and concern for the US travel industry.”

Many of the European countries that have issued US travel warnings have flagged the White House’s executive order that states “it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female,” potentially causing issues for transgender travelers with self-identified or “X” gender markers on their passports.

The recent uptick in travel warnings is already having a major impact on US tourism, according to Yu, as several of the advisories were issued by countries that are top drivers of inbound travel to the US, including Canada, the UK, and Germany.

“The image the US has always projected is that we’re welcoming and diverse," Yu says. “Even though there’s no precedent, the current administration has changed registrations specifying there are two genders, and that’s a clear concern for the transgender community.”

The US is projected to lose $12.5 billion in international traveler spending this year, according to a report from the The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released in May, citing a 22.5% decrease from peak international traveler spending, falling to $169 billion from $181 billion last year.

“This is a wake-up call for the US government. The world’s biggest travel and tourism economy is heading in the wrong direction, not because of a lack of demand, but because of a failure to act,” WTTC’s president and CEO Julia Simpson said in a statement. “While other nations are rolling out the welcome mat, the US government is putting up the ‘closed’ sign.”

International arrivals data is already showing a sharp decline. Overall visitation was down 14% in March 2025 compared to the previous year, with a 17% decline in visits from Western Europe, the first downward trend since 2021. Inbound tourism from Asia is still 25% below 2019 levels, according to the US Travel Association.

But the most significant impact is being seen from Canada, as Canadians boycott travel to America and carriers like Air Canada and WestJet cut their US-bound routes and aircraft capacity. The US Travel Association has warned that US states once popular among Canadian travelers—Florida, California, Nevada, New York, and Texas—could see declines in retail and hospitality revenue as a result.

Small-group adventure travel company Intrepid Travel has seen a “clear decline in demand for travel to the US,” according to its CEO James Thornton. The company has seen a 25% drop year-over-year in US bookings as of the end of June, he says, while other destinations are up a collective 14%. Though the figure “highlights the need to foster a more welcoming environment that supports the tourism industry and the vital role it plays in connecting people around the world,” Thornton says the US “continues to be a sought-after destination.”

While the specific reasons international travelers are choosing not to come to the US may be more nuanced, one thing is clear: There has been a recent uptick in foreign government travel notices, and the US is seeing a significant decrease in international visitors. Coupled with the recent $250 visa integrity fee some travelers will now be charged, the future of the US as a top travel destination is being questioned.

Below, we've rounded up the countries that have issued or updated advisories to their citizens regarding US travel so far.

This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

International travel advisories for the US are not entirely new; however, most posted in previous years have been in regard to gun violence. Uruguay and Japan both issued alerts to its citizens in wake of the Dayton, Ohio, shooting in 2019. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists gun crime as a “major public safety concern in the US,” including safety advice and statistics on the most common locations and timings of shootings. Japan also warns about the high number of hate crimes in the US based on race, sexual orientation, and religion.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) first updated its US travel guidance in April, when it warned its citizens that US border control may “actively pursue, detain, or deport people who are in the country illegally” and “inspect electronic devices, emails, text messages or social media accounts.” Just days later, additional guidance was posted, noting that Australians staying in the US for more than 30 days must register with US Citizenship and Immigration Services. And then in early May, an advisory was added regarding the REAL ID enforcement for US domestic travel.

The government’s Smart Traveller site still has the US at a Level 1 green warning to “exercise normal safety precautions.” However, its latest update posted on June 24 warns visitors to “avoid areas where demonstrations and protests are occurring due to the potential for unrest and violence,” and advises Australian citizens to monitor local media for details and to follow curfews and the instruction of authorities.

Separately, the site also notes that upon arrival to the US, border officials “have broad powers to decide if you're eligible to enter and may determine that you are inadmissible for any reason under US law.”

While the Belgian foreign ministry’s site states it’s “relatively safe” to travel to the US for business or leisure, it also warns: “If you encounter difficulties with immigration services or if you are removed, you can contact the American authorities through the Travel Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) website.”

The site also informs its nationals that travelers to the US “must indicate their gender as ‘male’ or ‘female’ when applying for an ESTA or visa,” adding that “the United States refers to this as the person's sex assigned at birth.”

Its latest update in July is addressed to foreign students in the US, stating that 1,600 student visas have been revoked since March.

With 20.4 million visits from Canada in 2024, the US’ northern neighbor is its top driver of international visitors, generating $20.5 billion in spending. Starting on April 11, 2025, Canadians staying in the US for longer than 30 days are required to register with the US government.

The Canadian government has added information to its US travel guidance on the new entry and exit rules, cautioning that failure to register via a I-94 form or the new Form G-325R on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) site “could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanor prosecution.”

“This is interesting because there has been this immigration rule for citizens of other countries, but in the Canadian case was never really rigorously or strictly enforced,” Yu says. “Now the Canadian government is saying, make sure you follow the rules.”

Yu notes there is still “some uncertainty and concerns” regarding the new process as the digital immigration portal rolls out. Though the site says it makes “immigration simpler,” the top banner on the page is for technical support.

Economic tensions between the US and China led its Ministry of Culture and Tourism to issue a blanket warning to its citizens on April 9. “Due to the deterioration of Sino-US economic and trade relations and the domestic security situation in the United States,” the government division is advising “Chinese tourists to fully assess the risks of traveling to the United States and travel with caution,” the advisory notes.

The Scandinavian country warned transgender travelers on March 20 to exercise caution while traveling to the US. The current advice notes, “Attitudes towards LGBT+ people can vary around the country.”

The latest addition to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ site in mid-June focused on the summer and fall wildfire season: “Wildfires can close roads. Air quality can be affected. In very serious situations, local authorities may choose to evacuate affected citizens,” it says.

In April, the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs told its citizens to “reconsider travel to the United States due to increased border enforcement, political instability, and risks to vulnerable groups.” The Nordic nation previously updated its US travel advisory on March 14, warning its citizens that if their passports have a different gender marker than that assigned at birth that “US authorities may refuse entry.”

France joined other European nations issuing a warning the evening of March 24 by revising its foreign ministry’s travel advice. Citizens heading to the US are now “strongly recommended” to consult the embassy site and their airlines to “check any changes or new measures adopted.”

Separate warnings about wildfires and tornados in the US were issued by the French government in March and May, noting that “the risk of natural disasters and severe weather is much greater than in Europe.”

Germany first updated its US travel advisory on March 19 to note that visa and entry waivers don’t guarantee entry, after several of its citizens were detained. Germany's foreign office also added updates regarding gender identification, stating “travelers to the USA must state either ‘male’ or ‘female’ on ESTA or visa applications” and that those with an “X” gender marker or whose gender is different than that assigned at birth should consult with the US diplomatic mission in Germany before crossing the border.

Its Foreign Office also warns about terrorism and crime, as well as unstable politics, stating, “there remains a heightened risk of politically motivated violence.” At the top of its page is also advice about the US wildfire season from June to December, especially in California, Washington, and Oregon.

Ireland updated its travel guidance for the US on March 28, 2025 to include advice for transgender Irish citizens, stating: “ESTA and visa application forms to the US require travelers to declare their sex. The US authorities have indicated that this should reflect, what they term, the traveler’s biological sex at birth.”

“Previous convictions in the United States, misleading information about the purpose of your stay on your visa or ESTA application, or even a slight previous overstay can have serious consequences,” Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs’s site reads. That said, they do note the “vast majority” of travelers don’t encounter issues.

It also notes that the US states of Arizona, Utah, Indiana, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama have introduced legislation to combat illegal immigration that authorizes “police officers to seek information on an individual’s immigration status and to detain people they suspect of being in the US illegally." They suggest that travelers carry their documents with them at all times in case they are asked to present them by law enforcement officials.

While the Dutch ministry of foreign affairs still has the US listed as green in its level for safe travel, its travel advice page was last modified on April 4 including: "Please note that laws and customs in the US towards LGBTQ+ persons may differ from those in the Netherlands." No further updates have been made since then.

Unlike most countries on this list, New Zealand actually increased the US travel advisory level on its official four-level scale. Last November, it bumped the US to Level 2, advising New Zealanders to “exercise increased caution,” a warning that remains today.

Specifically, it states that there is a “higher incidence of violent crime and firearm possession than in New Zealand,” highlighting a risk of active shooter incidents as well as petty crime. Like Australia, it also tells its citizens to register if staying more than 30 days and to have photo IDs that meet REAL ID standards. The site also notes that “the US government has strict rules for entering and staying in the country” and says that “you may encounter scrutiny from US border authorities” upon arrival.

Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its travel guidance for citizens visiting the US, noting: “Possession of an ESTA or visa does not automatically entitle you to entry into the US. The final decision is always made by the border agent upon arrival in the United States.” It also advises non-binary travelers to "complete forms and provide declarations upon arrival with the gender with which they were identified at birth.”

The Portuguese government also highlights certain areas of the country for safety risks, including neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, as well as Baltimore, which it labels as “a dangerous city, except for the city center.” As for New York City, it says that after dark, visitors should only visit Central Park, Harlem, and the Bronx in groups.

The UK updated its US travel advisory for British travelers bound for America with stricter wording: While in February, it stated, “the authorities in the US set and enforce entry rules,” the language was changed in March to say those rules are enforced “strictly,” which remains on the site at the time of going to press.

“They’re basically telling people to double check the requirements because it’s very difficult to pinpoint any specifics right now,” Yu says, citing the examples of European travelers, including a UK national, being detained at the border. “It’s a very general advisory: Do your homework and if you aren’t sure, check with the US embassy."

On June 11, additional information was added to make British citizens aware of protests happening across the nation, broadly stating: “No travel can be guaranteed safe.”