Travel Reports and Warnings

Travel Reports

Travel Reports offer information on safety and security,
local laws and customs, entry requirements, health
conditions and other important travel issues for about
200 travel destinations.

Travel Reports can help to answer many of your client's questions about a specific country:

1. Is anything new going on in this country that will affect my travel?

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Section 1. RECENT UPDATES:

This section describes recent changes to Travel Reports and Warnings, as well as Global Issues.

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2. Is it safe to travel to that country?

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Section 2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

This section provides the Government of Canada's official advice about safety and security in a specific country or region. It contains a four-level bar graph indicating the overall country security level and may also contain a Travel Warning for a specific region. A Travel Warning is always accompanied by an explanatory paragraph, which could include a further recommendation
to leave a country or region(s) of a country.

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3. Should I be concerned about the crime rate?

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Section 3. SAFETY AND SECURITY:

This section paints a general picture of the security situation in a given country. It also gives specific information that could affect a traveller's safety and security.

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4. Is a passport and/or visa required?

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Section 4. ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS:

This section provides information on passports, visas and other entry and exit requirements, plus links to the "Diplomatic Gateway to Canada," where you will find contact details for foreign embassies and consulates in Canada.

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5. If I experience problems in a foreign country, where can I get consular assistance?

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Section 5. CANADIAN GOVERNMENT CONTACTS:

This section contains contact information for Canadian government offices in a given country.

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6. Are there any health concerns or recommendations that I should be aware of?

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Section 6. TRAVEL HEALTH:

This section provides current information from the Public Health Agency of Canada on international disease outbreaks, immunization recommendations for international travel and general health advice for travellers.

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7. What medical services are available?

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Section 7. ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION:

Specific information on local medical care and health conditions can be found in this section.

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8. What do I need to know about the legal system?

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Section 8. LAWS AND CUSTOMS:

This section provides information on a range of issues, including the local legal system, penalties for drug-related offences, illegal sexual behaviour and social and religious customs.

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9. Are credit cards accepted?

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Section 9. TRAVEL AND CURRENCY:

Local transportation and road conditions are addressed in this section, as well as local currency and financial institutions.

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10. Will I arrive during hurricane season?

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Section 10. NATURAL DISASTERS AND CLIMATE:

This section deals with environmental conditions that may affect Canadian travellers, such as monsoon and hurricane seasons, as well as seismic and volcanic activity.

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11. Will I need health and travel insurance?

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Section 11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This section provides information on travel and health insurance, plus links to the "Traveller's Checklist" and advice on "Returning to Canada".

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12. Should I be cautious about business opportunities abroad?

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Section 12. ANNEX:

This section deals with sub-national units, or regions, of a country and addresses key topics, such as business scams.

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Activity: Select each link to learn more about how travel reports can help answer your client’s questions. You may also select the image on this page to view a summary of the sections that comprise each Travel Report.