Global Travel Risk Report — August 2026
A data-grounded intelligence briefing analyzing government advisory shifts, sovereign risk movers, and natural hazards across 241 countries and territories.
Global Risk Tier Distribution
Distribution of sovereign risk categories across all monitored jurisdictions in August 2026.
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Notable Government Advisory Changes (US, UK, Canada)
| Country | Source | Level Shift | Advisory Summary | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | US | Level 3 | Israel - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-26 |
| Qatar | US | Level 3 | Qatar - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-28 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba | US | Level 1 | Bonaire - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-20 |
| United Arab Emirates | US | Level 3 | United Arab Emirates - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-29 |
| Kosovo | US | Level 2 | Kosovo - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | 2026-08-25 |
| Montenegro | US | Level 1 | Montenegro - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-27 |
| Austria | US | Level 1 | Austria - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-21 |
| Paraguay | US | Level 1 | Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-19 |
| Ethiopia | US | Level 3 | Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-27 |
| Iraq | US | Level 4 | Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel | 2026-08-29 |
| Sint Maarten | US | Level 1 | Sint Maarten - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-24 |
| Kuwait | US | Level 3 | Kuwait - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-28 |
| Guyana | US | Level 3 | Guyana - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-26 |
| Oman | US | Level 3 | Oman - Level 3: Reconsider Travel | 2026-08-30 |
| Libya | US | Level 4 | Libya - Level 4: Do Not Travel | 2026-08-31 |
Major City Score Movers
| City | Shift | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Jibou (Romania) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://oysterlist.com/jurisdiction/romania/department/salaj/city/jibou | https://urbfact.com/city/jibou | https://visitromania.ro/en/locality/salaj/jibou | https://isitsafetotrave) |
| Antalya (Turkey) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/turkey/antalya/ | https://theworldtravelindex.com/en/middle-east/turkey/antalya/is-antalya-safe | https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel) |
| Jibou (Romania) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://urbfact.com/city/jibou | https://oysterlist.com/jurisdiction/romania/department/salaj/city/jibou | https://visitromania.ro/en/locality/salaj/jibou | https://isitsafetotrave) |
| Girona (Spain) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://theworldtravelindex.com/en/europe/spain/girona/is-girona-safe | https://rewireabroad.com/country/spain/city/girona | https://www.machupicchu.org/visiting-girona-ultimate-pl) |
| Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (France) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/france/chamonix/ | https://www.safertravel.org/chamonix/ | https://tourismattractions.net/france/chamonix | https://en.chamonix.com/road-condition) |
| Jibou (Romania) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://oysterlist.com/jurisdiction/romania/department/salaj/city/jibou | https://urbfact.com/city/jibou | https://www.tripbase.com/safety/ro/ | https://visitromania.ro/en/locality) |
| Colombo (Sri Lanka) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-colombo-sri-lanka-safe | https://beforeyougotravels.com/destinations/colombo/is-it-safe | https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/sri-lanka/colombo/ | ) |
| Wellington (New Zealand) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-wellington-new-zealand-safe | https://www.isitsafetovisit.com/cities/wellington | https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-community/keeping-sa) |
| Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-dar-es-salaam-tanzania-safe | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tanzania/safety-and-security | https://beforeyougotravels.com/destinations) |
| Miami (United States) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-miami-united-states-safe | https://www.miamitourism.org/is-miami-safe/ | https://miamimorningstar.com/is-miami-safe-in-2026-crime-data-by-neighbo) |
| Athens (Greece) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/safety-and-security | https://athenstravelguides.com/posts/is-athens-safe/ | https://www.travelwarningcheck.com/travel-advisory/gree) |
| Phuket (Thailand) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://kakapo.travel/blog/city/is-phuket-thailand-safe | https://phuketinsiderguide.com/is-phuket-safe/ | https://www.travelwarningcheck.com/travel-advisory/thailand/phuket | http) |
| Girona (Spain) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://theworldtravelindex.com/en/europe/spain/girona/is-girona-safe | https://www.isitsafetovisit.com/cities/girona | https://www.atlas-guide.com/resources/scams/spain | https://) |
| Nîmes (France) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://www.travelsafe-abroad.com/france/nimes/ | https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Nimes-France | https://www.globalcityintelligence.com/cities/nimes | https://www.passports.com/inf) |
| Évian-les-Bains (France) | 0 (0 → 0) | Auto-enrichment from Ollama-grounded AI (https://oysterlist.com/jurisdiction/france/metropolitan-region/auvergne-rhone-alpes/city/evian-les-bains/guide | https://www.kupi.com/en/explore/france/evian-les-bains | https://tr) |
Recorded Natural Disasters
| Event | Severity / Mag | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M 7.8 - 66 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia | M 7.8 | 2026-08-14 |
| M 7.4 - 4 km SSW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M 7.4 | 2026-08-10 |
| M 6.9 - 9 km WNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia | M 6.9 | 2026-08-15 |
| M 6.7 - 35 km ENE of Tambo, Peru | M 6.7 | 2026-08-20 |
| M 6.3 - south of the Kermadec Islands | M 6.3 | 2026-08-05 |
| M 6.3 - 32 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines | M 6.3 | 2026-08-05 |
| M 6.2 - Scotia Sea | M 6.2 | 2026-08-22 |
| M 6.1 - 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu | M 6.1 | 2026-08-16 |
| M 6.1 - 62 km N of Ende, Indonesia | M 6.1 | 2026-08-14 |
| M 6.0 - 211 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | M 6 | 2026-08-24 |
| M 6.0 - 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan | M 6 | 2026-08-23 |
| M 6.0 - South Sandwich Islands region | M 6 | 2026-08-12 |
| M 5.9 - 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia | M 5.9 | 2026-08-27 |
| M 5.9 - 40 km NE of Labuan Bajo, Indonesia | M 5.9 | 2026-08-14 |
| M 5.8 - 3 km E of Fujishiro, Japan | M 5.8 | 2026-08-22 |
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Suggested citation: Travel Risk Calculator Research Group (August 2026). Global Travel Risk Index & Advisory Monitor: 2026-08 dataset. FieldBrief Intelligence.