Current travel warnings: where your safety is on the brink!

Current travel warnings: where your safety is on the brink!

Werderscher Markt, 110117 Berlin, Deutschland - The Federal Foreign Office published current information on the security situation in various countries for travelers and Germans abroad on May 13, 2025. The travel warnings are given on the basis of risk assessments and contain important information on the safety of travelers.

The current travel warnings include: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan and the Central African Republic. In these countries, a high risk is determined due to conflicts and unstable political situations.

partial travel warnings and security situation

In addition to the travel warnings, there are numerous partial travel warnings for countries such as Egypt, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, India, Israel, Cameroon, Colombia, Pakistan, the Philippines and many more. These warnings indicate that there are security risks in certain regions of these countries that travelers should know before they start their trip.

The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that a distinction is made between travel warnings and security instructions. While travel warnings address concrete dangers to life and life and urgently advise against driving to the travel destination, security instructions relate to general risks and travel restrictions. Travelers are called up to pursue the latest messages and contact local messages or consulates for security questions.

terrorist risk and security awareness

In addition, there is an increased risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings worldwide. Terror organizations such as "Al Qaida" and the "Islamic State" have announced that they have attacked attacks, especially after the latest events in the Middle East. Travelers should be aware of the potential dangers and adapt their behavior accordingly.

Possible stop goals include places with a symbolic character, transport infrastructures and larger crowds. The degree of threat varies from country to country and is higher in regions with repeated attacks. The Federal Foreign Office recommends that you inform yourself continuously about the security situation in the travel destination before and during the trip and to immediately report suspicious activities to the local security authorities.

In the event of a crisis, living abroad can be asked to leave the country. The Federal Foreign Office can be reached around the clock to provide support.

For more detailed information on concrete information and recommendations, the Federal Foreign Office refers to its official websites, where regularly updated travel and safety instructions can be found. Important contact information is also stored there to ensure the safety of travelers.

For further details on the travel instructions and the current security situation, please visit the pages of Reisere reporter and Foreign office .