🇺🇸 Is United States safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of United States: 161 diplomatic missions from 76 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to United States
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Spanish tourists need a biometric passport (chip, issued from August 2006) plus ESTA authorization or a US tourist visa
- Minors traveling without both parents must carry a notarized authorization letter, preferably in English
- Download the I-94 document after entry: it shows the exact date by which you must leave the US
- Overstaying the authorized period violates immigration law and can result in arrest, deportation, and future entry bans
Risk areas and situations
- Travelers who visited DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the 21 days prior to arrival face US entry restrictions due to an Ebola outbreak
Local laws and customs
- Remaining in the US beyond the date shown on your I-94 is an immigration violation that can lead to arrest by ICE and permanent entry bans
Health
- If arrested by ICE, you have the right to request a phone call to the competent Spanish consulate for your location
Emergency numbers in United States
Embassies and consulates in United States
161 diplomatic missions from 76 countries, across 25 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 9 | Boston, Chicago, Houston |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 9 | Atlanta, Cambridge, Chicago |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 9 | Atlanta, Boston, Chicago |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 8 | Atlanta, Austin, Boston |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 6 | Chicago, Honolulu, Houston |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 6 | Boston, New Bedford, Newark |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 5 | Boston, Houston, Los Angeles |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 5 | Chicago, Los Angeles, New York |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 4 | Atlanta, Los Angeles, Manhattan |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 4 | Chicago, Los Angeles, New York |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 4 | Houston, New York, San Francisco |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 4 | Chicago, Houston, Washington |
…and 64 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in United States is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is United States safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for United States is 1.24/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in United States?
The general emergency number in United States is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in United States?
Telcomia tracks 161 diplomatic missions from 76 countries in United States, across 25 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.