Women's Travel Safety Advisories

Comprehensive safety information for women travelers worldwide. Our advisories cover gender-based violence risks, harassment levels, law enforcement responsiveness, and institutional protections to help you make informed travel decisions.

Understanding Safety Levels

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Low violent crime, strong institutions, good gender equality. Normal big-city precautions apply. These destinations have robust legal protections for women, low rates of gender-based violence, and strong law enforcement response to crimes against women.

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Petty crime and/or sexual harassment exist; still very manageable with planning. These destinations are generally safe but may have notable issues such as pickpocketing, drink-spiking risks, or harassment in nightlife areas. Standard travel precautions recommended.

Level 3

High-Risk Context

High crime or gender-based violence, weak enforcement, or serious instability. Women should exercise heightened caution, avoid traveling alone at night, use trusted transportation, and research safe areas carefully before visiting.

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

War, occupation, widespread instability, or massive breakdown in protections for women. Travel to these destinations is strongly discouraged. If travel is unavoidable, women should take extreme precautions and consider traveling with a trusted group.

Total Countries

127

Level 1 (Very Safe)

24

Level 2 (Mostly Safe)

57

Level 3-4 (High Risk)

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Safety Advisories by Country

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Afghanistan

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Conflict, bans on women’s rights and movement, and widespread violence make it extremely unsafe for women to travel.

Albania

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Increasingly popular and generally calm; some harassment and underdeveloped institutions, but serious violence against tourists is uncommon.

Andorra

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Tiny, mountain microstate with very low crime and strong control over tourist areas.

Argentina

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Popular and generally safe in tourist areas; theft and some harassment, especially in big cities and nightlife.

Australia

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe for women; strong legal framework and policing; main concerns are typical nightlife risks.

Austria

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe; excellent transport, low violent crime, and strong legal protections for women.

Bahamas

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Resorts are controlled but there are reports of sexual assault and robbery; off-resort areas can be risky at night.

Bahrain

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Relatively safe with strong policing, but conservative laws and limited recourse for sexual violence victims.

Bangladesh

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Dense cities, traffic, and conservative norms; harassment and underreporting of violence against women are serious concerns.

Belarus

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Crime against tourists isn’t extreme, but political repression and weak protections for women make it a higher-risk context.

Belgium

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Safe and organized; main issues are pickpocketing and occasional harassment in nightlife districts.

Belize

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Popular for diving; high crime in some areas and reports of sexual assault; avoid isolated beaches at night.

Bolivia

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Backpacker-heavy; some theft and harassment, especially in cities and on night buses; altitude and health risks notable.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally calm and welcoming; some leftover landmine risk in rural areas and limited victim support systems.

Botswana

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Safaris and small towns are usually very safe; serious crime against tourists is rare.

Brazil

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Major cities and some regions have very high street crime and gender-based violence; women must plan routes and transport carefully.

Brunei

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very low street crime but strict religious laws; conservative expectations and limited avenues for reporting violence.

Bulgaria

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally fine for women in cities and resorts; petty crime and some harassment, especially when alcohol is involved.

Cambodia

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Popular backpacking spot but weak enforcement, scams, and some sexual assaults mean women should be cautious at night and in bars.

Canada

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe for women with strong legal protections; issues mainly mirror other developed countries’ urban risks.

Cape Verde

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Islands are generally calm; some theft and harassment in party areas and ports.

Chile

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally safe in main tourist corridors; petty theft and occasional protests; some harassment in nightlife and crowded areas.

China

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Low random street crime and heavy surveillance; some harassment and limited transparency on GBV statistics.

Colombia

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Big improvements, but robbery, drug-related crime, and occasional violence make solo women vulnerable at night and on rural roads.

Costa Rica

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very popular with solo women; main risks are theft, drink-spiking, and some harassment around nightlife and beaches.

Croatia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Coastal regions are popular and generally safe; some theft and harassment in peak-season nightlife scenes.

Cuba

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Low gun crime but surveillance state; harassment of foreign women is common, recourse is limited.

Cyprus

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very popular beach destination; mainly petty crime and some harassment in party towns.

Czechia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Prague is very popular and mostly safe; main risks are pickpockets, scams, and some nightlife harassment.

Denmark

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

One of the top countries globally for women’s inclusion and safety; low crime and strong welfare systems.

Dominican Republic

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Resorts are popular, but femicide and violence toward women are significant nationally; be cautious off-resort and with nightlife.

Ecuador

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Political unrest and rising crime; urban robberies and assaults affect women, though Galápagos is more controlled.

Egypt

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Widely reported sexual harassment issues and occasional assaults; weak protections and risk of victim-blaming.

El Salvador

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Security has improved, but history of gang violence and high homicide rates mean women should be conservative with movement and neighborhoods.

Estonia

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Quiet, safe, and digitally advanced; low violent crime and good protections for women.

Ethiopia

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Some parts are stable, but conflict and unrest in others; women face elevated risk and weak protections in unstable areas.

Fiji

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Friendly and tourist-oriented; some theft and occasional assault cases, particularly involving alcohol and isolation.

Finland

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe for solo women; low violent crime, high gender equality, and strong institutions.

France

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very popular and mostly safe; main issues are pickpockets, drink-spiking, and harassment around nightlife and crowded tourist zones.

Gambia

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Tourism is big; harassment of foreign women is reported, with weak institutions and GBV concerns.

Georgia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally welcoming and relatively safe, with some petty crime and conservative attitudes; harassment can occur, especially at night.

Germany

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Generally safe with strong institutions; some harassment in nightlife districts and on public transport.

Greece

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Popular and mostly safe; petty theft, drink-spiking, and some harassment around bars and islands.

Guatemala

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Beautiful tourist spots but high national crime and GBV; travel in groups and avoid night buses or isolated areas.

Honduras

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Some islands are safer, but overall violent crime and harassment risks are very high.

Hong Kong

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very low crime, efficient transport, and dense city; protests have eased but political environment is more controlled.

Hungary

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Tourist areas are mostly safe; some harassment and pickpocketing plus political tensions.

Iceland

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

One of the safest countries in the world; biggest risks are weather and nature, not crime.

India

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Huge regional variation; harassment, groping, and high-profile sexual violence cases make safety planning essential for women.

Indonesia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very varied; tourist islands feel safe, but harassment, scams, and weak enforcement of GBV laws exist in rural or conservative regions.

Iran

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Morality policing, protests, and restrictions on women’s autonomy mean foreign women must navigate dress codes and political risk carefully.

Ireland

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Generally very safe; alcohol-heavy nightlife can bring some harassment, but violent crime against tourists is rare.

Israel

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Urban areas can feel safe day-to-day but women face conflict-related risks, occasional harassment, and security incidents.

Italy

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very popular and mostly safe; macho culture can mean catcalling and some groping plus pickpocketing in tourist hotspots.

Jamaica

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Resort areas are heavily policed but overall violent crime and harassment can be high; women should be very cautious off-resort.

Japan

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Extremely low street crime; some groping issues on transit but strong social order and infrastructure.

Jordan

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Hospitable but conservative; some harassment in cities, particularly at night, and weaker justice for sexual and domestic violence.

Kazakhstan

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Urban areas are generally calm, but protests and authoritarian policing can affect safety; violence against women is underreported.

Kenya

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Safaris and tourist circuits are well-managed, but urban crime and harassment can be serious; some kidnapping and GBV concerns.

Kuwait

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Low street crime; very conservative norms and weak protections for women in cases of harassment or assault.

Kyrgyzstan

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Bride kidnapping traditions and weak enforcement of women’s rights pose risks, despite relatively low tourism crime.

Laos

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally laid-back and safe; small-town harassment is possible and road safety is a bigger concern than crime.

Latvia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Riga and other cities are fairly safe; some harassment tied to nightlife and intoxication.

Lebanon

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Economic crisis and sporadic unrest; harassment of women is common in some areas, institutions are strained.

Lithuania

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Quiet and safe, with low violent crime and solid institutions; normal big-city precautions suffice.

Luxembourg

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Small, wealthy, and quiet; extremely low violent crime and strong protections for women.

Macau

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Heavy surveillance and strong policing; main risks are nightlife-related issues like drink spiking and harassment.

Madagascar

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Beautiful but poor infrastructure, banditry in some areas, and high levels of violence against women; avoid traveling alone at night.

Malaysia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally safe in cities and tourist hubs; some harassment and conservative norms, especially outside urban centers.

Maldives

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Resort islands are tightly controlled and feel very safe; local islands are conservative with limited reporting options.

Malta

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Small, generally safe island; petty theft and occasional nightlife harassment are the main issues.

Mauritania

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Portions of the country are affected by terrorism and trafficking; highly conservative norms and weak protections for women.

Mauritius

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Resort-heavy and relatively safe; isolated beaches and nightlife need standard precautions.

Mexico

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Resorts and tourist towns are heavily policed, but overall crime, cartel violence, and occasional kidnappings make planning critical.

Moldova

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Poorest state in Europe with issues of trafficking and domestic violence; institutions are weaker.

Mongolia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Ulaanbaatar has some crime and alcohol-fueled harassment; rural areas are safe but very remote and weather-exposed.

Montenegro

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Coastal resorts are growing quickly; mostly safe, with some theft and harassment in party-heavy areas.

Morocco

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Street harassment of women is common; crime and scams occur in tourist areas, and GBV cases are often underreported or not prosecuted.

Myanmar

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Coup, armed conflict, and repression make travel unsafe; women face heightened risk in conflict zones and little legal protection.

Namibia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Sparse population and dramatic landscapes; generally safe, with some theft and harassment in cities.

Nepal

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Trekking routes are popular; crime is low, but remote areas and some harassment in cities require care.

Netherlands

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe and progressive; red-light and nightlife areas need normal caution, but protections for women are strong.

New Zealand

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Consistently among the safest countries for women; main concerns are nature-related rather than crime.

Nicaragua

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Political crackdowns and economic strain; harassment and weak institutions raise risk for women.

North Macedonia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Small and typically peaceful; occasional harassment and limited infrastructure outside main cities.

Norway

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very safe for women; high equality and strong rule of law with minimal street harassment.

Oman

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Quite safe with low street crime; conservative norms mean dress expectations and weak reporting of gender-based violence.

Pakistan

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Security varies by region; terrorism, harassment, and weak protections for women make independent travel challenging.

Panama

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Panama City and canal areas are popular; crime exists in certain districts, with some harassment and theft targeting tourists.

Paraguay

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Less touristed; high inequality and smuggling-related crime; harassment and GBV underreported.

Peru

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Tourist routes are well-trodden, but robbery and some sexual violence are reported, especially at night or on transport.

Philippines

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Friendly population but high crime in some areas, harassment, and weak justice for gender-based violence.

Poland

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Street crime is generally low; protests and political tensions exist, but physical risks to women in tourist zones are moderate.

Portugal

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Calm, low-crime atmosphere; occasional petty theft and nightlife risks, but women’s safety is generally high.

Puerto Rico

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Tourist zones are popular but elevated crime and domestic violence rates mean women should avoid isolated areas and late-night solo walks.

Qatar

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Street crime is very low but conservative laws and risk of victim-blaming in sexual-assault cases require caution.

Romania

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally safe, though trafficking and domestic violence are concerns; tourist crimes are mostly theft and scams.

Russia

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

War context, sanctions, and political repression create significant risk; women also face harassment and limited recourse.

Rwanda

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Considered one of Africa’s safest; low petty crime, but controlled institutions and GBV reporting gaps remain.

Saudi Arabia

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Low street crime but strict guardianship norms, morality laws, and limited recourse for women facing violence.

Senegal

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Dakar is busy and vibrant; theft and harassment are main issues for women, with limited recourse in some cases.

Serbia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Belgrade and other cities are lively and mostly safe; some harassment and occasional hooligan violence.

Seychelles

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Small island destination with generally low crime; occasional theft and harassment in nightlife areas.

Singapore

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Among the safest cities globally; extremely low crime and strong law enforcement.

Slovakia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally safe and calm; typical precautions needed in nightlife zones and transport hubs.

Slovenia

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

One of the safer European destinations; quiet cities, strong institutions, and low violent crime.

South Africa

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Very high crime and gender-based violence rates; women should use private transport and avoid walking at night.

South Korea

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very safe on the street; digital voyeurism and some nightlife harassment are more prominent issues than random violence.

Spain

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Consistently ranked among the safest destinations for solo women; key issues are pickpockets and occasional nightlife harassment.

Sri Lanka

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Tourist areas are relatively safe, but economic crisis, protests, and harassment/assault cases mean elevated caution.

Sweden

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very high gender equality and strong institutions; some nightlife harassment but overall very safe for women.

Switzerland

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Very low crime, excellent public transport, and strong rule of law; one of the safest countries for women.

Taiwan

Level 1

Generally Very Safe

Friendly and safe with good infrastructure; low violent crime, some petty theft and occasional harassment.

Tanzania

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Safari and Zanzibar areas are popular; theft and harassment occur, especially at night or on beaches.

Thailand

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Extremely popular with solo women; main issues are scams, drink-spiking, and harassment in party zones and nightlife districts.

Tunisia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Tourist zones are well-policed; harassment, especially verbal, is common and justice for women is uneven.

Uganda

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Tourist areas are manageable, but GBV and harassment are serious, especially outside main circuits.

Ukraine

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Active war environment with missile strikes, landmines, and conflict-related sexual violence risks; avoid non-essential travel.

United Arab Emirates

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Very low street crime and high policing; risks for women center on strict morality laws and potential victim-blaming.

United Kingdom

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Strong institutions and transit; issues mainly revolve around nightlife, drink-spiking, and harassment in certain neighborhoods.

United States

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Huge regional variation; strong institutions but high gun violence, some urban crime, and harassment/nightlife risks.

Uruguay

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Among Latin America’s safer countries; Montevideo and coastal resorts are generally calm, with moderate theft and some harassment.

Uzbekistan

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Tourist corridor is relatively safe, but institutions are still consolidating; some harassment and underreporting of violence.

Vietnam

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Generally safe with low violent crime; main issues are scams, traffic, and some unwanted attention to solo women.

Yemen

Level 4

Avoid or Extreme Caution

Ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis; women face high risk of violence and almost no protections.

Zambia

Level 2

Mostly Safe with Issues

Victoria Falls and safari zones are tourist-friendly; some theft and limited infrastructure in remote areas.

Zimbabwe

Level 3

High-Risk Context

Political and economic issues and some crime; tourist spots can feel safe but institutions are fragile.

Important Information

Data Sources: Safety information is compiled from multiple sources including government advisories, international organizations, and documented reports of gender-based violence and harassment.

Regional Variation: Safety conditions can vary significantly within countries. Urban areas, tourist zones, and rural regions may have vastly different risk profiles.

Disclaimer: These advisories are for informational purposes only and represent general trends. Individual experiences may vary. Always research your specific destination, consult official travel advisories, and consider your personal circumstances when planning travel.