Consular Affairs Brochures Sending Money Overseas to a U.S. Citizen in an Emergency A Safe Trip Abroad Foreign Entry Requirements Passports the Easy Way International Financial Scams (

Current Travel Alerts Travel Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citize

Current Travel Warnings Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's

Customs and Import Restrictions Customs Restrictions of Foreign Destinations Ò What You Cannot Take to Other Countries Many countries have restrictions on what may be brought into the country, i

Emergency Assistance to American Citizens Abroad How to Contact Us OVERSEAS CITIZENS SERVICES: Call 1-888-407-4747 (from overseas: 202-501-4444) for answers related to questions concerning the

Health: What You Need to Know in Advance of Travel All travelers should familiarize themselves with conditions at their destination that could affect their health (high altitude or pollution, type

Required Travel Documents and Other Important Documentation Passport Requirements & How to Apply for a Passport A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the ident

Safety Issues The information below contains helpful precautions to minimize the chance of becoming a victim of terrorism and also provides other safety tips for Americans traveling overseas. A

Taking a Pet Overseas If you decide to take your pet with you when you go abroad, you should check with the embassies of the destination countries as to specific requirements that must be met befor

Special Warning About Drug Offenses Abroad Every year, several hundred Americans are arrested abroad on drug charges. Persons caught with illegal drugs in a foreign country are subject to the drug

Country Specific Information is available for every country of the world. These pages include such information as location of the U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country, unusual immigration