On August 16, the US State Department revised its classification for 14 countries, including Turkey, Sudan, Montenegro, and Dominica, upgrading them all to “Level 4: Do Not Travel,” and downgrading India to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.”
What to Expect
Travelers who plan to travel to these regions should be aware of local trends and requirements:
- Dominica: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Dominica due to COVID-19. Travelers should visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Dominica.
- Montenegro: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Montenegro due to COVID-19. Travelers should visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Montenegro.
- Sudan: The CDC has not issued a Travel Health Notice for Sudan due to COVID-19, indicating an unknown level of COVID-19 in the country. Travelers should visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 related restrictions and conditions in Sudan.
- Turkey: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Turkey due to COVID-19. Travelers should visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Turkey.
- India: The State Department has downgraded India to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. The CDC issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for India. Travelers should visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in India.
Erickson Insights
The CDC and the State Department continue to evaluate travel risks around the world.
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to send updates as more news is available. If you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions, please contact your employer or EIG attorney.