Subject IndexThursday, January 29, 2009

Travel Documents

Passports (U.S. Citizens)
- Get or Renew Passport
- Check Status of Your Application Online
- Lost or Stolen Passport
- More...
Visas (Foreign Citizens)
- Business Visas
- Visas for Foreign Citizens
- Visa Bulletins
Visas (U.S. Citizens)
- Visas for Entry Into Foreign Countries
More About Documents
- Visa Waiver Program Travelers
- Trusted Traveler Programs
- Authentication of Documents

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Resources
Preparing for a Trip Abroad
- Students Abroad Website
- Registering With U.S. Embassies
- Travel Tips for Everyone
- Travel Tips for Older Americans
- Beware of Scams
- Currency Exchange Rates
- Travel Warnings
- More...
More U.S. Government Websites
- Centers for Disease Control: Travelers' Health
- Customs and Border Patrol: Returning to the U.S.
- Transportation Security Administration
- Animal and Plant Inspection

Emergency Information

For Americans Abroad
- Crisis Situations
- Victims of Crime
- Financial Assistance
- Medical Emergencies
- Lost or Stolen Passports
- More...
For Families in the U.S.
- Hotline for American Travelers: 202-647-5225
- Injury or Death of an American Abroad
- Sending Money to U.S. Citizens Abroad
- Welfare and Whereabouts Inquiries
For Child Abduction Cases
- Abduction in Progress
- Assistance in Recovering an Abducted Child

Highlights

Arrow A-Z Country List

Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
The Department of State recommends that travelers apply now for travel documents that will be required at all land or sea border entry points as of June 1, 2009. On that date, under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) U.S. citizens will be required to present a government-approved document that denotes both citizenship and identity when entering the United States. -More

Group of students.Students: Traveling Abroad?
Ready to buckle up, put on your headphones, peruse your in-flight magazine, and begin your travel adventure? We’re here to make sure you have your travel docs, can find the nearest embassy, know what to do in an emergency, travel with insurance, and generally try not to make a spectacle of yourself. When you go abroad, go from here!
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