CAMO.B.355 Suspension, limitation and revocation

INFORMATION ON THE SECURITY SITUATION

(a)The European Commission Security Directorate generally advises against any non-essential travel to a country where hostile conditions, or a combination of the following conditions, reduce the level of security, and pose a high level of threat to personnel, as follows:

(1)international or internal armed conflict with frequent armed confrontation taking place, numerous casualties, and/or serious damages to infrastructures;

(2)a situation that could lead to war, or characterised by high internal or external tension that could escalate into instability in the short term; very poorly functioning institutions;

(3)relatively frequent terrorist attacks due to the presence of active terrorist groups, either domestic or transnational, and state authorities that are unable to ensure a satisfactory level of security; and

(4)frequent criminal violence that also targets non-nationals. State authorities have a limited ability to counter criminal activities and ensure security.

(b)Countries where the above conditions apply should not be considered to be compatible with the performance of on-site audits by the competent authority.