Iraq / Basra Governorate
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Iraq.
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Iraq due to the volatile security situation in the region.You should leave Iraq at the earliest opportunity while commercial options are available.
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Federal Iraq.
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Do Not Travel
Advisory effective · Verified
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there. Advisory Summary On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees to leave Iraq due to security concerns. U.S. citizens in Iraq face high risks, including violence and kidnapping. Terrorist and insurgent groups regularly attack Iraqi security forces and civilians. Anti-U.S. militias threaten U.S. citizens and international companies. Attacks using improvised explosive
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