{"id":519,"date":"2009-05-05T17:09:43","date_gmt":"2009-05-05T22:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/newlp\/blog\/?p=519"},"modified":"2018-07-05T11:04:54","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T11:04:54","slug":"the-top-10-places-not-to-take-your-us-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/the-top-10-places-not-to-take-your-us-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Places Not To Take Your US Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"

International travel is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. To help keep Americans safe, the Department of State issues travel warnings whenever travel to a particular country becomes dangerous. Here are the top 10 places not to take your US passport. You can find more travel warnings at the Department of State website. <\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. Yemen<\/strong>-On the list for terrorist attacks that specifically target Americans.\u00a0 In September of last year, the American Embassy was attacked, and the US government remains concerned about terrorist activities.<\/li>\n
  2. Sudan<\/strong>– The current situation in Sudan is a true human tragedy.\u00a0 Americans are advised not to travel to the country at all, since there is a possibility of being caught up in protests or terrorist attacks that target Westerners.<\/li>\n
  3. C<\/strong>entral African Republic<\/strong>-Armed rebel groups, bandits and poachers…not anyone’s idea of a good vacation.<\/li>\n
  4. Algeria<\/strong>-From the Department of State’s website: “Terrorist attacks including bombings, false roadblocks, kidnappings, ambushes, and assassinations occur regularly.” Enough said.<\/li>\n
  5. Iraq<\/strong>– The situation on the ground in most of Iraq is still dangerous for civilians, especially Western civilians.<\/li>\n
  6. Afghanistan<\/strong>– Ditto.<\/li>\n
  7. Pakistan<\/strong>-There is a strong possibility of more terrorist attacks in Pakistan, especially targeting places where foreigners congregate.<\/li>\n
  8. Somalia<\/strong>– Pirates are a major threat along the coast, but it’s much worse on dry land, where terrorists and warring clans are a particular threat to Westerners.<\/li>\n
  9. Chad<\/strong>-An escalating conflict between government soldiers and rebel fighters makes travel to Chad unsafe.<\/li>\n
  10. Congo<\/strong>– Government and Rwandan soldiers have teamed up to fight the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, an organization linked to the Rwandan genocide. There is a strong possibility that civilian travelers could get inadvertently caught up in the fighting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Fortunately, there are plenty of other countries in the world that are still safe to visit. Remember,\u00a0 overseas does require a US passport, and you should apply at least two or three months before your trip to ensure you have yours in time.<\/p>\n

    However, if you need to get a US passport quickly, private passport expediting companies offer a quick and easy way to do so. There’s no waiting in line, no need for an appointment, and your application could be processed in as little as 24 hours.<\/p>\n

    Apply for your US passport today<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Are you planning an international trip? Here are 10 places you don’t want to take your US passport!
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