3. Find out about the country

We need to understand the types of risks that can be encountered abroad.

These risks, which may affect French nationals or interests abroad, are manifold:

• incidents linked to political or diplomatic tensions ;

• security risks (attacks, piracy, cybercrime, etc.) ;

• health risks ;

• natural hazards (earthquakes, cyclones, hurricanes, high mountains, etc.) ;

• nuclear risks ;

• incidents linked to individual actions by French nationals.

To find out more, visit the page on security for French nationals abroad.

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