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U.S. State Department Advisory
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Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionExercise Increased CautionUpdated: April 28, 2026
Why This Level
See What Travelers On The Ground Are SayingExercise increased caution due to terrorism, armed conflict, and arbitrary detentions. U.S. Consulate Adana has suspended all services due to Iranian missile threat. Do Not Travel within 10km of Syrian and Iraqi borders.
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Key Advice
View Full Advisory on State.gov- Do Not Travel within 10km of Syria or Iraq borders due to terrorism and armed conflict.
- Reconsider travel to southeast Turkey (22 provinces including Adana, Gaziantep, Hatay, Diyarbakir, Van) due to armed conflict.
- U.S. Consulate Adana suspended all services March 9, 2026 - contact Embassy Ankara or Consulate Istanbul instead.
- NATO air defenses have destroyed Iranian missiles headed into Turkish airspace since Feb 28, 2026.
- Exercise caution in crowded spaces - terrorists may attack tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, hotels, and restaurants with little warning.
- Avoid demonstrations - unapproved protests can lead to arrest, as can criticizing the government on social media.
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