Travel Advisory App & Global Advisory Map

Live travel advisory information sourced from official government authorities & TGuard 24/7

Travel Smart is a modern travel advisory app that provides travellers with up-to-date country advisories and real-time travel safety alerts. The app helps you understand emerging risks, monitor changes while travelling, and make informed decisions before and during your trip.

Travel advisories are official assessments issued by government authorities that outline safety and security conditions in each country. They take into account factors such as crime, civil unrest, health concerns, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability. These advisories are updated regularly and should always be checked alongside real-time alerts while planning or undertaking international travel.

The interactive Global Advisory Map below displays the current advisory levels for every destination worldwide. It provides a clear visual overview of country-specific risk conditions and is sourced from trusted international government datasets. Travellers can use the map to quickly assess general safety levels before exploring more detailed alerts and guidance within the Travel Smart app.

 

Use the interactive Global Travel Advisory map above to explore current travel advisories for every country. Hover over any country to see its current advisory level and travel safety information. Click the zoom controls to focus on specific regions. For real-time alerts and sudden incidents, travellers should also monitor Travel Smart app notifications.

 

Current Travel Warnings & Alerts

Travel Advisories vs Travel Alerts — what’s the difference?

Travel Advisories are ongoing assessments of safety conditions in a country. They’re updated regularly and reflect factors such as crime, health risks, political stability, and security to help travellers assess risk when planning or undertaking international travel.

Travel Alerts are urgent notifications about sudden or escalating events—such as natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorist incidents, or disease outbreaks—that pose immediate risks and may require changes to travel plans.

Think of advisories as a weather forecast, and alerts as severe weather warnings.

 

Latest Travel Alerts

The following travel alerts highlight sudden or escalating incidents that may pose immediate risks to travellers. These alerts are updated in near real time and may require changes to travel plans or immediate action.

Travel Alert for

🇿🇦 South Africa

🔴 Do Not Travel to Northern Provinces

🌊 Travel Alert — National Disaster Flooding

National disaster declared. Avoid northern South Africa – 30+ dead, roads/bridges destroyed. Kruger National Park closed. Heavy flooding continues in Limpopo, Mpumalanga. Never drive through floodwaters. Cancel travel to affected provinces.

Travel Alert for

🇪🇸 Spain

🟡 Exercise Increased Caution

🚆 Travel Safety Alert — Major Train Crash

Two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia) – 39 dead, 43 hospitalized including 4 children. All high-speed rail services suspended between Madrid and Andalusia (Córdoba, Seville, Málaga, Granada, Huelva, Cádiz, Algeciras). Significant disruption expected. Use alternative transport or delay travel.
How Travel Advisories Are Used
Travel advisories are official safety assessments issued by government authorities and are commonly used by travellers, organisations, and governments to assess travel risk before and during international travel.
Advisory Levels Explained

Travel advisories typically use a four-tier system to indicate risk levels:

Level 1 – Normal Caution (Green) Exercise normal safety precautions as you would in any unfamiliar destination. Most countries fall into this category, including popular destinations like Australia, Japan, and much of Europe.

Level 2 – Exercise Caution (Yellow) Be aware of heightened risks due to factors such as civil unrest, crime, terrorism, or health concerns. Take extra precautions and stay informed about local conditions. This includes destinations like France, Mexico, and Indonesia.

Level 3 – Reconsider Travel (Orange) Avoid travel due to serious safety and security concerns. If you must travel, be prepared for significant risks and have contingency plans. Countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Ethiopia fall into this category.

Level 4 – Do Not Travel (Red) Do not travel to these destinations due to life-threatening risks. This includes areas affected by armed conflict, terrorism, civil war, or extreme lawlessness such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Libya.

How Government Authorities Issue Travel Advisories

Travel advisories are developed through comprehensive risk assessments that consider:

  • Security threats including terrorism, crime, and kidnapping
  • Political stability and civil unrest
  • Health risks such as disease outbreaks or inadequate medical facilities
  • Natural disasters and environmental hazards
  • Entry and exit requirements including visa restrictions
  • Local laws and customs that may affect foreign travellers

Government agencies continuously monitor global conditions through diplomatic missions, intelligence networks, and collaboration with international partners. Advisories are updated whenever significant changes occur in a country’s risk profile.

What Travellers Should Do

Before any international trip, travellers should:

Check official advisories for your destination and any transit countries
Register your travel with your government’s travel registration service
Review entry requirements including visas, vaccinations, and customs regulations
Arrange comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies and evacuation
Prepare contingency plans for emergencies including contact information for your embassy
Stay informed by monitoring local news and following official social media channels during your trip

 

Important Disclaimer: Travel Smart aggregates official travel advisory information from government sources including Smart Traveller (Australian Government), TGuard 24/7, and the US State Department. This information is provided for general guidance only. Travellers should always review official government advice directly before departure and throughout their journey, as conditions can change rapidly.

Travel advisories are recommendations, not prohibitions. Ultimately, the decision to travel rests with each individual, taking into account their personal circumstances, risk tolerance, and the specific purpose of their trip.