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U.S. government is shutdown: Here are the travel impacts
The U.S. government has shutdown, here are the known and expected travel impacts at airports, national parks and beyond.
Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a trip. And many who do travel are scaling back their ambitions and staying closer to home.
Amid growing outbreaks, Americans traveling abroad should use insect repellent and protective clothing to prevent chikungunya virus, experts recommend.
People in Canada who have trips to the U.S. scheduled may want to check the travel advisory from the federal government.
Canada’s updated U.S. travel advisory warns of visa cancellations and added scrutiny for 2SLGBTQI+ travelers under changing federal rules.
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
Australia's travel advice level for the U.S. is still at a level 1, the lowest, which advises travelers to exercise normal safety precautions. However, the advice was updated on October 1 to include information about the application process for non-immigrant visas, which allow temporary entry to the U.S. for things like tourism, business or study.
The U.S. government shutdown entered its third day and is expected to continue into next week. Republican and Democratic leaders do not appear to be talking.