Travel Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
WORLD WIDE
May 1, 2011
The U.S. Department of State alerts
U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential
for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in
Pakistan. Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current
situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause
anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside
of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and
demonstrations. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage
of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times. This
Travel Alert expires August 1, 2011.
U.S. Embassy operations in affected areas will
continue to the extent possible under the constraints of any evolving
security situation. U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a
heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or
periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture.
In those instances, U.S. Embassies and Consulates will make every
effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens
abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with
the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Media coverage of local events may cause family
and friends to become concerned for their loved ones traveling and
residing abroad. We urge U.S. citizens to keep in regular contact with
family and friends. U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are
encouraged to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP),
to receive the latest travel updates and information and to obtain
updated information on travel and security issues. U.S. citizens
without Internet access may register directly with the appropriate U.S.
Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for
the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
Travel information is also available at www.travel.state.gov.
Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for
callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444.
For information on “What the Department of State Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis,” please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at www.travel.state.gov.
For further information on specific countries, U.S. citizens should
consult the Country Specific Information pages, Travel Alerts, and
Travel Warnings at www.travel.state.gov as well as the Worldwide Caution. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ page on Facebook as well.