Is It Safe to Travel to United States in 2026?
United States - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C.
Is It Safe to Travel to United States in 2026?
United States is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Travelers are advised to exercise normal precautions while visiting the United States.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- other
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers should remain vigilant in urban areas where petty crime can occur, particularly in crowded tourist spots and public transportation hubs.
Business travelers can expect reliable infrastructure and services, although they should be aware of potential delays due to local traffic and urban congestion.
Families with children will find good healthcare access and family-friendly activities, but should be cautious of traffic safety in urban environments.
Remote workers can enjoy a robust digital infrastructure and a variety of coworking spaces, especially in major cities.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for United States.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
United States has an overall threat severity of 0.6 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 3.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 83/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Not required for U.S. citizens
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
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More United States Data
Free — 83/100 on the Freedom House index.
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