​Getting set for your journey is just as important as choosing your destination. That’s why we offer comprehensive travel resources, guiding you through essential steps like obtaining passports and visas, packing smart, and preparing for any adventure ahead.

TRAVEL READY RESOURCES

Passports

• Fees
• How to Apply
• Where to Apply​
• Application Status
• Lost or Stolen Passports
• Current Processing Times
• Life or Death Emergencies
• Passport Photo Requirements
• Get Your Passport in a Hurry
• Contact National Passport Information Center
• Schengen Countries Travel

Additional Resources

• Customs and Import Restrictions
• Traveling with Firearms
• Hajj and Umrah Travel
• Traveling with a Pet
• Cruise Passengers
• Global Entry
• TSA Pre-Check
• CDC Guidelines

Preparing for a Trip

• Traveler's Checklist​
• Find a US Embassy Abroad
• Travel Alerts and Warnings
• Vaccinations and Insurance
• Learn About Your Destination
• STEP: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Emergency Assistance Abroad

• Arrests
• Death Abroad
• Medical Evacuations
• Locating a Missing Person Abroad
• Sending Money to U.S. Citizens Overseas
• What the State Dept Can/Cannot do in a Crisis Abroad​
• Emergency Contact Numbers for U.S. Citizens Abroad