Is It Safe to Travel There?

How Safe to Go Rates Travel Destinations

Safe to Go gathers information every day from three official public feeds to evaluate travel safety across the globe. We monitor the US Department of State travel advisories, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office foreign travel advice, and the Government of Canada travel advice and advisories.

The United States publishes four numbered ratings: Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions, Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution, Level 3 Reconsider Travel, and Level 4 Do Not Travel. Canada applies four security tiers as well: exercise normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, and avoid all travel. Meanwhile, the UK FCDO operates without numbers, instead explicitly naming destinations where it advises against all travel or against all but essential travel.

Our baseline rating matches the US assessment when available, while territories like Puerto Rico map from Canadian guidance. Learn more about how we rate safety across global regions, or check the latest advisory changes to see recent revisions.

Steps to Check Your Destination Before You Leave

Start by browsing every country or viewing specific city guides to locate your travel destination. Look at the live status panel on the page to see the primary advisory stance and review quoted regional warnings for specific areas.

Regional advice matters because advisories often name specific parts of a country. Before departing, check the destination page once more and work through our free travel safety checklist. If you are a US citizen, enroll the trip in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so you receive alerts and the embassy can reach you.