Is Miami safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for United States

What the advice says

• There is no US State Department travel advisory for this country.
• UK FCDO advice is issued at the country level and applies to the United States as a whole, not specifically to Miami.
• UK FCDO notes a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting British nationals, and says attacks in the US are very likely to be attempted, possibly targeting crowded places, transportation networks, sporting and cultural events, places of worship, and schools or hospitals. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
• UK FCDO states that violent crime and gun crime rarely affect tourists, but advises care in unfamiliar areas and against walking alone through quiet areas, especially after dark.
• UK FCDO advises not to leave passports in rental cars, including the trunk, since gangs may target vehicles that look like they belong to tourists.
• UK FCDO notes that protests are common in the US and can turn violent, and advises following local authorities' instructions, including any curfews, and moving away at signs of trouble.
• UK FCDO points out that alcohol laws require buyers and drinkers to be 21 nationwide, and that illegal drug offenses, including cannabis, carry severe penalties such as long jail sentences and heavy fines.