How we build CheckRoam

Every destination page is built from the same four primary government advisory programs:

• United States — U.S. State Department
• United Kingdom — FCDO
• Canada — Global Affairs Canada
• Australia — Smartraveller

The original government advisory is always authoritative. Our page is a reading layer that helps you compare sources faster.

The four governments use different labels and wording. We keep each source separate instead of forcing them into one platform verdict. When we use colours, they are visual aids only; the source wording and original advisory link remain the reference.

Different governments assess risk for their own citizens, update on different schedules, and may focus on different regions or situations. If one source is stricter than another, we show that difference instead of averaging it away.

We monitor the listed official pages for possible changes, but a detected version is not public guidance until a person reviews it. Each destination page shows its Last Reviewed date and source-level dates when available. We do not provide live or emergency alerts. Before booking or travelling, open the official advisory link shown on the page and use the government's own update subscription if you need ongoing notices.

• We do not publish unsourced recent-event timelines.
• We do not auto-publish AI summaries as safety guidance.
• We do not reduce a destination to a single safe/unsafe score.
• We do not replace official advisories, insurance terms, visa rules, or emergency advice.

Some searched destinations are regions or islands rather than sovereign countries. Bali, for example, is part of Indonesia. We still use destination pages because that matches how travellers search, while clearly linking back to the official country-level advisory where that is how governments publish it.

If you spot an outdated level, broken source link, or missing official source, use the Corrections Policy. We review corrections against official sources before changing public pages. Corrections Policy · Editorial Policy