Destination Risks

Bermuda from an aerial vantage

It is critically important that Princeton travelers are informed of the variety of risks they may encounter while on international University Travel. This page offers important information and resources about potential risks in various destinations around the world.

The destination risk categories listed below align with the definitions and travel requirements in the GS&S Travel Policy. Some destinations may have more than one risk category (M for Mixed), depending on the region or city. Be sure to expand a destination's entry for complete details.

GS&S reviews destination risk categorizations on a monthly basis, with major developments prompting an ad hoc review. You can explore the current list of Category X destinations and track changes from the previous month.

GS&S is here to support you. Common questions related to Princeton's destination risk categories and travel registration requirements are addressed in the FAQs. If you need further guidance or have specific concerns, whether related to your destination, identity, or planned activities, please reach out to us at globalsafety@princeton.edu. A member of the GS&S team will connect with you and, if necessary, arrange a personalized risk consultation.

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Risk Category A
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Risk Category B
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Risk Category C
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Risk Category X
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Mixed Risk (Expand destination for more info)
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Afghanistan Risk Category X
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Albania Risk Category A
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Andorra Risk Category A
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Angola Risk Category A
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Anguilla Risk Category A
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Antarctica Risk Category C
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Antigua and Barbuda Risk Category A

Category C within 10 miles of borders with Azerbaijan.

Category A for all other areas.

Princeton Destination Risk Report

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Aruba Risk Category A
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Ashmore and Cartier Islands Risk Category A

Risk Category C for the Nagorno Karabakh region and within 10 miles of the border with Armenia.

Risk Category A for remainder of country.

Princeton Destination Risk Report

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Bahamas, The Risk Category A
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Bahrain Risk Category A
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Bangladesh Risk Category C
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Barbados Risk Category A
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Belarus Risk Category X
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Belgium Risk Category A
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Belize Risk Category A
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Benin Risk Category A
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Bermuda Risk Category A
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Bhutan Risk Category A