The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs provides detailed destination-specific travel and risk information to allow U.S. citizens to make informed international travel decisions. U.S. embassies and consulates across the globe provide services that support the welfare and protection of U.S. citizens abroad.
Learn about your destination
Review the current Travel Advisory, entry requirements, local laws, and tips from the U.S. embassy. Search for a destination or review all Travel Advisories.
Supporting U.S. citizens worldwide
Planning Your Travel
Use our International Travel Checklist and helpful best practices to plan your trip.
Review important planning tools:
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) sends important messages from the U.S. embassy or consulate.
Resources to support safe travel plans for your trips.
Living Abroad Resources
Find valuable resources to help navigate life events and fulfill your federal responsibilities.
Stay informed while living abroad:
Life events while abroad: birth, marriage, retirement, and death.
Absentee voting and paying your U.S. federal taxes.
Learn about American Citizens Services sections at U.S. embassies and consulates.
Help Abroad
Find out how to prepare for and get help when a crime, emergency, or crisis occurs.
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