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Crime in Freetown includes armed mugging, assault, and burglary. Gold scams targeting U.S. citizens are documented and increasingly common. Avoid nighttime travel outside Freetown; U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling outside the capital after dark. Ferry to Lungi International Airport from Freetown has documented pickpocketing; allow 3 hours each way.

Violent crime is endemic throughout Nigeria — armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping for ransom (including of dual-national citizens), and assault are common. Government employees are restricted from large parts of the country. Maintain constant situational awareness in Lagos and Abuja; do not travel after dark in unknown areas. Avoid interstate road travel in affected states due to banditry and kidnapping. Keep a low profile and do not display wealth.

Extremely welcoming and safe. South Ossetia/Abkhazia: Level 4 — do not travel; do not approach boundary lines. Political demonstrations: avoid all gatherings; register with STEP. Dog bites: be cautious; seek immediate care. Mountain safety: weather changes rapidly; register itinerary; GSAR mountain rescue. Georgian Military Highway: drive carefully; avoid at night.

Taliban detention. IS-K bombings. No U.S. government rescue. Dual nationals elevated risk.

Safest in this batch. Petty theft from beaches main concern. Atlantic east coast: serious rip current/drowning risk. Roads variable — driving on left. UK-type electrical outlets (Type G adaptor).

Safest destinations in Eastern Caribbean. Petty theft main concern. eTA must be obtained before arrival. US Coast Guard port security concerns for boaters. Same-sex relationships technically criminalized (rarely enforced). Driving on left.

Al-Shabaab without warning. FAA SFAR. Piracy. Embassy cannot provide services outside airport.

Level 3 risk in Port of Spain. Neighborhoods off-limits to Embassy staff. All beaches/downtown prohibited after dark. Kidnapping via dating apps documented. Same-sex relations recriminalized March 2025.