Travel planning in danger: Current travel warnings for Germans!
Current travel warnings from the Foreign Office: Geopolitical crises and terrorist threats are affecting German travel plans.

Travel planning in danger: Current travel warnings for Germans!
Geopolitical crises are influencing Germans' travel plans. The Foreign Office in Berlin is therefore keeping an eye on the situation in various countries and is issuing travel warnings. These warnings represent an urgent appeal to avoid traveling to countries or regions at risk. A travel warning is issued if there is a concrete danger to life and limb. German citizens who are in the affected countries may be asked to leave the country.
A current example of the tense travel conditions is the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which raises fears of a possible escalation in the Middle East. Popular travel destinations around the Mediterranean are affected by this situation. Loud Echo24 Numerous countries are on the current list of travel warnings. This list contains both travel warnings and partial travel warnings that reflect the status of June 16, 2025.
Current travel warnings
Here are some of the countries with travel warnings and partial travel warnings:
- Afghanistan: Reisewarnung
- Ägypten: Teilreisewarnung
- Libyen: Reisewarnung
- Ukraine: Reisewarnung/Ausreiseaufforderung
- Iran: Reisewarnung
The full list includes numerous other countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yemen, and various nations in the Middle East and Africa. Travelers are advised to visit the Federal Foreign Office website before departure to check possible risks in their destination countries.
Terrorist threats and security situation
In addition to geopolitical tensions, there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings worldwide. The terrorist organizations “Al Qaeda” and “Islamic State” have indicated that they will carry out attacks on various targets. The increased mobilization potential of these groups has particularly increased due to the conflicts in the Middle East, especially after the terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023.
The Foreign Office warns that German citizens or facilities abroad could be potential targets for acts of terrorist violence. Important sights, transport infrastructure and economic or tourism centers are particularly at risk. While the level of threat varies from country to country, travelers should be aware of the risks and act safety-conscious.
It is recommended to find out about the conditions in the country you are traveling to before and during your trip and to follow local and international news. Suspicious activities, such as unattended luggage or unusual behavior, should be reported immediately to the relevant security authorities.
Overall, it should be noted that the security situation in many popular travel destinations is tense and travelers should be well prepared in order to minimize possible risks.
