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What do the world think about the USA: what recommendations do other countries give to their citizens traveling to America

'28.11.2022'

Nadezhda Verbitskaya

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The US Department of State regularly issues travel advisories to different countries. The agency monitors the world for potential problems and issues warnings to Americans ranging from "Level 1: Take normal precautions" to "Level 4: Do not travel." But have you ever wondered how other governments warn their citizens against coming to the United States? What is America's reputation? These questions were answered in CNN Travel.

Each country has its own approach to assessing the situation in the United States, but the general theme is this: there is a lot of crime in the United States. Travelers are being asked to take precautions in America that they don't need to take at home.

Here's what the governments of nine countries that account for a significant portion of the international tourist flow to the United States think about the States.

Australia

In 1996, 35 people were killed in a mass shooting in Port Arthur, Tasmania. After this shooting, Australia passed stricter gun control laws. Including "a near total ban on all fully automatic or semi-automatic firearms."

Thus, for more than 25 years, Australians have lived in a completely different culture. The Australian government warns its citizens planning to visit the US that “violent crime is more common in the US than in Australia. And crimes with the use of firearms are possible in all areas. Follow local guidelines and regulations. If you live in the US, look into active shooting drills.”

The official SmartTraveller website The Australian Government is also reminding travelers that “U.S. citizens are allowed to carry firearms in public.”

It goes on to say that “the United States has a higher rate of violent crime than Australia, but incidents rarely involve tourists.”

As of 25 November, Australians have been advised to "observe the usual precautions in the United States of America".

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Canada

Canada advises its citizens to "take normal security measures" when visiting the United States.

Government of Canada warns its citizens against crossing the US-Mexico border by car. And refers to "criminal incidents related to drug trafficking." It advises its citizens to avoid traveling at night across the southern border of the United States.

Canadians are also being warned about gang- and organized crime-related violence in major US cities. Violent crime "rarely affects tourists," but travelers should be aware of their surroundings and not fight back if they are threatened by robbers.

The government also reminds Canadians of the frequent mass shootings in the United States: “There are cases of mass shootings that most often result in casualties. While tourists rarely participate, there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

United Kingdom

UK reminds to potential visitors to America that “cases of mass shooting may occur. But they account for a very small percentage of homicide deaths in the US.”

They also inform their citizens that “violent crimes, including those involving firearms, are rarely associated with tourists. But you have to be careful when traveling in unfamiliar areas. Avoid walking alone in less frequented areas, especially at night.”

Like Canada, the UK is warning about the US-Mexico border.

In an advice column, the UK also warns its citizens against inappropriate humor: "Don't make flippant remarks about bombs or terrorism, especially when going through security at US airports."

Israel

Israel is a very security-conscious country with special ties to the United States. She gives out warnings on a scale of 1 to 4, the latter being the highest level of risk. Israel's travel warnings focus on terrorism targeting Jews specifically.

For example, people are being warned to stay away from the North African country of Algeria, which has a rating of 4 due to terrorist groups and “hostility towards Israel.”

The United States received a rating of 1 (“Usual Precautions”) despite an increase in anti-Semitic incidents.

France

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that "the United States of America is one of the safest countries." But they are warning French citizens about the dangers in some cities and are noticing an increase in car thefts.

Interestingly, the ministry breaks down potential threats into very specific areas. A couple of examples:

  • In boston “it is recommended to avoid traveling alone, on foot and at night in the Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury area.”
  • in Atlanta the French are advised to “be vigilant in isolated areas of the city center (downtown) after the closure of businesses, and at night give preference to taxi rides.”

Germany

Germany is another US ally with strong tourism ties. And it has strict gun laws and a much lower rate of gun homicides compared to the United States.

German Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs citizens that “it is easy to acquire guns in the United States, leading to increased gun use and occasional massacres. The number of purchases of weapons and ammunition has increased significantly during the COVID-19 crisis.”

They also warn potential US visitors of the possibility of internal clashes due to "racism and police violence." Germans are advised to “avoid crowds where violence may occur.”

Mexico

Mexicans also have concerns about visiting their northern neighbor. For example, one of the people killed during the mass shooting at the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, was a Mexican citizen visiting with his family.

When this story was published at the end of November 2022, the page Mexican government warnings about overseas travel did not work in the United States. However, journalists found a US travel warning posted on the website in May 2021.

It noted that "historic racial and ethnic tensions, including opposition to immigration, have led to attacks on Mexicans by extremist groups."

The Mexican government has advised its citizens to avoid large gatherings in the United States and to carry a copy of their Mexican passport and official photo ID at all times.

Japan

Despite the shocking assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in July this year, Japan's murder rate is much lower than that of the United States.

The government warns that "the security situation in the United States and Japan is very different." The warning also states that "one of the top security concerns in the US is gun crime." They offer a lot of tips for getting out of the situation or taking cover in possible situations of active shooting, including:

  • Designate safe exits in several places and draw up an evacuation plan
  • Run away regardless of whether the people around you agree to run or not
  • Hide in a room and barricade the door with heavy furniture
  • Keep quiet and turn off cell phones

If a Japanese tourist cannot escape or hide, he is advised to “throw heavy objects at the criminal; use them as weapons; scream; fight with all your might."

New Zealand

New Zealand SAFETRAVEL website warns citizens that “the US has a higher rate of violent crime and gun ownership than New Zealand. Many states allow US citizens to carry firearms in public. However, crime rates vary between cities and suburbs. And incidents rarely involve tourists.”

People traveling to the United States are advised to research the crime situation at specific destinations before traveling, and to seek advice from local residents. SAFETRAVEL also introduces New Zealanders to shooting response brochure.

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