France Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 27, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of May 27, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated June 23, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “New information about extreme temperatures (‘Safety and security’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 27, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for France since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is France safe? What the official advisory says
in France due to terrorism and unrest .
Pickpocketing and phone thefts are common, especially in crowded places. Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France and may attack with little to no warning. There are also regular, peaceful protests and strikes in Paris and other cities throughout France.
Pickpocketing and phone thefts are frequent crimes. They can occur in crowded areas such as:
- Airports
- Subways and train cars
- Tourist attractions
- Train stations
Terrorist groups continue to plan possible attacks in France. They may attack with little or no warning. Possible targets include:
- Tourist locations
- Transportation hubs and airports
- Markets and shopping malls
- Local government facilities
- Hotels, restaurants, and clubs
- Places of worship
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 27, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
France travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for France?
As of May 27, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates France at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the France travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 27, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for France?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 23, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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