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Somalia
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travel to Somalia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, and piracy.
What Level 4 means
Level 4 — Do Not Travel
This is the highest advisory level, indicating that conditions are dangerous enough that the US State Department advises against all travel. US citizens in the country should depart if it is safe to do so. The government may have very limited ability to provide consular assistance.
Safety tips for Somalia
1
Al-Shabaab terrorist group remains active throughout the country.
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Kidnapping of foreign nationals is a persistent threat.
3
Piracy risk in coastal waters is significant.
4
Medical facilities are extremely limited.
5
The US Embassy operates from a restricted compound with limited services.
Emergency contacts
Emergency numbers
888 (police)
US Embassy
Mogadishu (restricted operations)
Last updated
2026-04-15