Emergency Messages

The U.S. government has announced a new travel ban, effective June 9, 2025, restricting entry for citizens of 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen citing national security concerns. Partial restrictions will also apply to travelers from seven additional countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Exemptions include lawful permanent residents, dual nationals with citizenship in unaffected countries, and certain individuals traveling for humanitarian or sporting purposes. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ travelers from or transiting through affected countries should follow official sources like the  and monitor Newsletters and Updates from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS).

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Travel Advisory for  remains a Level 3: Reconsider Travel. (Gaza has always been a Level 4: Do Not Travel). Security conditions continue to be unpredictable. Ground conditions could change at any time, resulting in the need to proceed to a bomb shelter, stay home / indoors or modify travel plans, sometimes at the last minute. Travelers must be resilient and resourceful.

Any ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ traveler(s), including faculty and staff, intent on pursuing trips to Israel or the West Bank must receive confirmation of coverage for a non-medical evacuation from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s assistance provider. See the Evacuation page for more information. OGSS can assist with this process.  

U.S. DOS Travel Advisory for  remains a Level 4: Do Not Travel due to “crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict.” All ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-related travel to Lebanon should be postponed until further notice.