Five countries have updated its travel advisories to warn travellers about visiting the United States.
In England, the Westminster government warned subjects that they should comply with all conditions of entry nd warned travellers that they may be arrested or detained if they break the rules, noting U.S. authorities “set and enforce” entry rules strictly.
Germany warned that a visa or entry waiver does not guarantee entry, having updated its travel advisory after several Germans were detained at the border.
Denmark is advising passport holders who identify as transgender to contact the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen before visiting the United States.
Finland has warned transgender residents that if their “current gender as recorded in their passport differs from the gender they were assigned at birth, U.S. authorities may deny entry.”
Canada warned ciitzens staying in the United States for over 30 days to ensure they register with the U.S. Government.
- An unnamed French scientist faced deportation after authorities found messages on their electronic devices that criticised President Donald Trump.
- German tourist Lucas Sielaff was held for 16 days following his return from a trip to Mexico.
- Jessica Brösche, another German traveller, spent over six weeks in detention, with eight of those days spent in solitary confinement.
- An English woman was detained for three weeks due to a visa mistake, which her family described as occurring in “horrendous conditions.”
- Canadian actor Jasmine Mooney was allegedly detained for nearly two weeks, with her mother denouncing the conditions as “inhumane,” after attempting to cross the Mexico-U.S. border with incomplete visa paperwork.
The situation has led U.S. universities, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and UC Berkeley, to advise their students against travelling outside the country during spring break.
Following recent executions of Canadian nationals in China, Canadians are cautioned to exercise a high degree of caution that country, especially those holding dual citizenship.
The advisory indicates limited ability to provide consular assistance in China, where dual citizenship is not recognised and legal aid may be challenging.
Canadian nationals are warned that non-violent crimes can lead to severe penalties, and they may face exit bans without prior knowledge when attempting to leave China.
