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The\u00a0U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory<\/a> for Americans who may be headed on trips to Ethiopia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The advisory remained a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” \u2014 warning of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines and exit bans.<\/p>\n

Officials warned of restrictions for travelers when they enter and leave the country.<\/p>\n

AMERICANS WARNED OF POTENTIAL ATTACKS AT VACATION DESTINATION AS BORDER CROSSING EXIT FEE DOUBLES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A 1,000 Ethiopian Birr, or about $7 for an entry fee, is required, with officials noting that “excess currency may be confiscated.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

A $3,000 fee is required to exit the country.<\/p>\n

“When departing Ethiopia, nonresidents carrying more than the equivalent of $3,000 USD in foreign currency and residents carrying any amount of foreign currency must produce a valid bank document or foreign currency customs declaration that is less than 30 days old,” the advisory indicates.<\/p>\n

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The U.S. Embassy is located in Addis Ababa.<\/p>\n

Tourists are also warned about certain items they may attempt to bring back to the U.S.<\/p>\n

“Travelers transporting ivory<\/a> may be detained, imprisoned or fined and the ivory may be confiscated,” the advisory says.<\/p>\n

It also notes that “souvenirs that are copies of antiques or religious artifacts require a proper receipt and may still be confiscated.<\/p>\n

“Export permits processed by the Export Section of the airport customs office are required for antiques, including religious artifacts<\/a>, Ethiopian crosses, and animal skins and other wildlife parts,” it adds.<\/p>\n

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Ethiopia has strict laws pertaining to photography.<\/p>\n

“It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings, military installations, police\/military personnel, and key infrastructure such as roads, bridges, dams and airfields<\/a>,” the advisory points out.<\/p>\n

Officials say that if tourists are caught taking pictures of prohibited sites, they may be subject to fines, have photographic equipment confiscated and even face possible arrest.<\/p>\n

“As a general practice, you should avoid taking pictures of individuals without their clear consent,” it also advises.<\/p>\n

Ethiopia is home to 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites \u2014 including churches, parks and ancient ruins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Popular sites include Rock-Hewn Churches in Lalibela, which feature 11 monolithic churches carved into rock, known as a “New Jerusalem,” and ruins of the ancient Aksumite Empire.<\/p>\n

The Simien National Park<\/a> is full of mountain peaks, valleys and rare wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/travel\/american-tourists-warned-arrest-jail-time-taking-photos-pocketing-souvenirs-locale <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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