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Is it safe to go to Syria?

Syria - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Do not travel to Syria due to terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed conflict, and risk of unjust detention.



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  • Avoid talking about the Syrian political situation unless your counterpart initiates the conversation. ...
  • Avoid saying anything that could be taken as insulting or derogatory. ...
  • Avoid asking questions about a Syrian man's female family members. ...
  • Do not patronise or talk down to a Syrian for having poor English skills.


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Turkey is generally a safe country for tourists, but there are some areas and regions that you should avoid. The first area to avoid is the southeastern region of Türkiye, which has been plagued by violence and crime in recent years, and it is unsafe for tourists.

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Egypt is nearly crime-free. Most crime is petty theft, with little violent crime. Still, you need to keep alert when walking through densely populated areas of Cairo or Alexandria, just as you would in other large urban areas around the world.

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Syria used to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. The country is still at war, however, it is open for tourism.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan. The security situation in Afghanistan remains extremely volatile. There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attacks through Afghanistan, including around the airport.

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