Do not travel to Russia due to the security environment and the impacts of the military conflict with Ukraine. Due to recent military tensions additional security restrictions, including some limitations on movement, may remain in place in some regions.
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The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Iran is known for its low crime rate and the overall safety of its streets. Tourist areas, hotels, and transportation networks are well-maintained and secure. The country's strong emphasis on security measures provides a safe environment for travelers.
Countries: Cuba, Montenegro, Serbia (with biometric passport), Thailand, South Korea (up to 60 days), Hong Kong SAR (up to 14 days), Macao SAR. Please note that citizens of Turkey no longer qualify for visa-free travel to Russia (starting January 1 2016).
Mexico has a high risk of violent crime, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping. Don't travel at night outside major cities. Kidnapping and extortion are serious risks. Don't draw attention to your money or business affairs.
U.S. passports are valid for travel to Iran. However, the Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens.
It is currently necessary to obtain a visa for Russian citizens in order to travel around 170 nations across the world, either by electronic visa through an online application, visa on arrival from a border entry point, or at the embassy of the destination country in Russia.
On average, the flight time from North America to Russia is 8 hours 20 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means that your flight from North America to Russia could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
Currently, the U.S. bans its own airlines from flying over Russian airspace, but the ban doesn't generally apply to foreign airlines that serve the U.S.
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.