European Countries Warn Citizens About Travelling to the U.S.

American tourists planning international travel are likely familiar with the US State Department’s “travel advisories,” which provide information about the risks of visiting regions, totalitarian states, or countries with high crime rates, poor infrastructure, or other challenges.

On March 15, European countries issued a warning cautioning their citizens about the risks of visiting the US. These countries have concluded that under the new regime of Donald Trump, the U.S. has become a place where foreign visitors must ensure their documentation is in order, or they may face serious repercussions.

Germany also warned that having a visa or entry permit doesn’t guarantee entry to the US, and travellers could face arrest or deportation for small issues like overstaying a visa or giving false information.

Other countries, including Denmark and Finland, have expressed concerns about the US’s treatment of transgender and nonbinary travellers. The US entry system only allows visitors to choose “male” or “female,” which can cause problems for those who don’t fit these categories.

Additionally, Canada, the US’s largest source of tourists, has updated its advisory urging extra caution when dealing with US authorities. Tensions between the US and Canada stem from the tariff back-and-forth with President Trump and his comments about making Canada the 51st state.