Travel warnings: Caution in front of five Mediterranean countries!

Travel warnings: Caution in front of five Mediterranean countries!

Ägypten, Land - The Federal Foreign Office published important travel instructions on May 21, 2025, which affect travelers in five countries on the Mediterranean. Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Libya in particular are the focus of the travel warnings. These warnings are crucial for the security of German citizens abroad and should serve as orientation.

A travel warning is an urgent appeal not to travel to the affected country or area. Sub -travel warnings, on the other hand, refer to certain regions within a country and offer information about potential risks without not advising on a trip. These safety instructions can stimulate travelers to rethink their plans or to find out more about the conditions on site before traveling.

travel instructions for endangered countries

A partial travel warning applies to Egypt, which particularly affects the north of the Sinai Peninsula and the Egyptian-Israeli border area, with the exception of the popular holiday destination Taba. Travelers should be aware of the risk of terrorist activities and military operations. In addition, it is urgently advised to take individual excursions and overland trips in Sharm El-Heikh only with professional accompaniment. Mine fields are also insufficiently marked.

In Israel, the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and the north of the country (north of Street 85) are affected by a partial travel warning. There is an increased risk of violent clashes and military operations here.

in Lebanon is warned of travel to the south of the country, the Bekaa level and border areas in Syria. Above all, the Palestinian refugee camps and southern suburbs of Beirut are particularly endangered due to the risk of armed disputes and kidnappings.

Syria and Libya are classified under general travel warnings. In both countries, there is continuing armed conflict and the terrorist threat is high. In addition, consular support from German foreign representatives is limited.

travel instructions for Turkey and Cyprus

Turkey does not receive a general travel warning, but travelers should be increased caution in certain regions, especially in the southeastern provinces near the Syrian border. In larger cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, people are advised to avoid crowds.

Cyprus is divided into two parts: the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus in the south and the self -proclaimed “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” in the north. Travelers should be aware that entry into the northern part can result in legal consequences via non -approved border crossings.

Non-safe travel destinations on the Mediterranean , on the other hand, are Greece, Spain, Italy, France and Croatia, which are currently considered safer, but are still advised to find out about current entry and customs provisions and to complete sufficient insurance protection.

The general security situation in many regions remains tense, especially with regard to the global risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings. The Federal Foreign Office explains that the mobilization potential of terrorist organizations such as "Al Qaida" and the "Islamic State" is high. Travelers are recommended to regularly inform themselves about the security situation in their travel destination and to immediately report suspicious processes to the local security authorities.