Emergency Travel Resources

Our highest priority is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas. We do this through routine and emergency services to Americans at our embassies and consulates around the world. Below are links to frequently visited pages on our travel website, travel.state.gov.

AMERICANS ABROAD

Lost or Stolen Passport: What you need to do if your passport is lost or stolen while traveling abroad.

Victims of Crime: We support victims overseas and in the United States.

Medical Emergencies: The availability and quality of medical services available can vary greatly depending on your location; contact the nearest embassy or consulate for assistance.

Crisis Situations: Whether traveling or living outside of the United States, learn how to prepare yourself for a potential crisis.

Financial Assistance: U.S. citizens who need money for an emergency abroad should contact the nearest embassy or consulate.

FAMILY MEMBERS

Death Abroad: We can help when a U.S. citizen dies abroad.

Sending Money: Need to send money for an emergency to a U.S. citizen outside the United States? We can help.

Locating a Loved One: If you are worried that your loved one was affected by a crisis, there are various ways to try to get in touch – and stay in touch.

INTERNATIONAL PARENTAL CHILD ABDUCTION

Children’s Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP): This program allows our Office of Children’s Issues to contact the enrolling parent(s) or legal guardians(s) to verify whether the parental consent requirement for minor passport issuance has been met when a child’s passport application is submitted.

Stopping an Abduction in Progress: If your child is being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, contact us immediately.

Abducted Children: Learn how we can help if your child has been abducted by a parent, a guardian, or someone acting on their behalf and taken to another country.

U.S. Government Resources

TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAMS 
Use expedited lanes at U.S. airports and when crossing international borders.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 
Get health advice from CDC’s Travelers’ Health Branch.

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 
Learn what to expect about CBP’s screenings when entering the U.S.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 
Discover what you can bring through airport security checkpoints.

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE 
Know about animal health requirements before traveling with your pets.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES 
Find out how much local currency a dollar is worth.

More Travel Resources

• Follow our travel account on Twitter 
• Like our travel page on Facebook 
• Find foreign per diem allowances for U.S. government employees