Current travel warnings: You should avoid these countries now!

Current travel warnings: You should avoid these countries now!

On October 10, 2025, the Federal Foreign Office published a new overview of the security situation in various countries for German travelers. This information is of great importance for German citizens who are staying abroad or planning trips. The travel warnings are issued based on the current risk assessment to point out possible dangers.

Current travel warnings affect numerous countries around the world. The countries with a complete travel warning include, among othersAfghanistan,Haiti,Iran,Yemen,Libya,Malias well as thePalestinian territories. Other countries likeEgypt,Algeria, andArmeniareceive partial travel warnings. This means that certain regions of these countries are safer than others, but there are risks.

The difference between a travel warning and a safety warning

It is important to understand the differences between different alerts. A travel warning is not the same as a travel ban, but rather a concrete appeal to refrain from traveling to endangered areas. Safety information, on the other hand, provides information about risks in the country, while travel information deals with entry regulations and medical information. For travelers, a travel warning can also have an impact on reimbursements for transport and accommodation costs.

Due to the global threat of terrorist attacks, the security situation remains tense. Terrorist organizations likeAl Qaedaand theIslamic Statehave threatened attacks in the past. This is particularly reinforced by the conflicts in the Middle East, which have led to increased mobilization potential following terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023.

Dealing with safety concerns

Although there is currently no concrete evidence of threats to German interests abroad, German citizens or institutions could still become the target of acts of terrorist violence. In particular, symbolic places, transport infrastructure and large gatherings of people are considered possible attack targets. The degree of threat varies from country to country.

The Federal Foreign Office recommends that travelers find out about the current conditions in the country they are traveling to before and during their trips. Current news, local and international media should be followed in order to be informed in good time about any risks. Suspicious occurrences, such as unattended luggage, must be reported to the local authorities immediately.

The Federal Foreign Office provides the following contacts for emergencies:

• Telefon: +49 30 5000 0 (Notfall), +49 30 5000 2000, +49 30 18 17 0, +49 30 18 17 2000
• Adressen in Berlin: Werderscher Markt, 110117; Bonn: Adenauerallee 99–103, 53113
• Postanschrift: Kurstraße 36, 10117 Berlin

For further information and a detailed overview of travel warnings, please visit the Federal Foreign Office website at auswaertiges-amt.de and reisereporter.de.