Threat Alert
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
Security AdvisoryElevatedActive
Turkey
August 2, 2026
Confidence
Verified
Source Reliability
Official
Source
U.S. State Department Travel Advisories
Affected Countries
Turkey
Source organization: U.S. State Department Travel Advisories.
Recommended Actions
- Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism , armed conflict , and arbitrary detentions .
- Do not travel to the border region with Syria and Iraq due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict.
- Exercise caution in crowded public spaces including transportation hubs, markets, malls, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, clubs, places of worship, educational institutions, parks, airports, and major events.
- Do not travel Border Region with Syria and Iraq Do not travel within 10 km (6 miles) of Türkiye's borders with Syria or Iraq for any reason, due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict .
- Review the Country Security Report for Türkiye .
- Review our information on Terrorism and Travel to High-Risk Areas .
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Review the International Travel Checklist .