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.

    Learn how to take action:

    • What to do in an emergency.
    • Locate missing persons abroad.
    • Replace lost or stolen passports abroad.

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

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