Hello Google Maps/Apple Maps/Waze Team,

I would like to propose a very important routing feature that is currently missing from all major navigation apps:

📌 Feature: Avoid Specific Countries When Routing

Users should be able to select one or more countries they do NOT want to enter during navigation.
Similar to “Avoid highways” or “Avoid tolls,” but for entire countries.

Why this feature matters:

In many regions (especially the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Middle East, etc.), some users are not allowed to enter certain countries due to political restrictions, documentation issues, or border regulations.

Currently:
• Google Maps/Waze/Apple Maps will often propose routes that cross forbidden borders.
• Users have no way to block entire countries from the route.
• This creates serious problems during travel.

Example:

A driver in Bosnia may not be allowed to enter Serbia or wants to completely avoid passing through it.
But the navigation app still suggests Serbia as the fastest route.

The feature would allow:
• Selecting a list of “Forbidden Countries”
• Routing engine automatically avoids those territories
• Rerouting warnings when approaching restricted borders

Immediate benefits:
• More accurate and safer navigation
• Higher trust in the app
• Better usability for millions of users worldwide
• Avoiding legal issues or accidental border crossings

This is a small feature to implement but would greatly improve safety and accessibility for users in many regions.

Thank you for considering this important addition.

Best regards,