U.S. Citizens Abroad

For the latest information from the U.S. State Department on developing situations abroad, please visit http://travel.state.gov.

For additional information on the situation in Japan, please also visit the U.S. Embassy in Japan's website at http://tokyo.usembassy.gov or http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/acs/tacs-warden20110312-01.html.

The Department of State has issued a travel warning for Japan. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Japan at this time.  This Travel Alert expires on April 1, 2011.  Full text of the travel alert is at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_5377.html.

If you have concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in Japan, you can e-mail JapanEmergencyUSC@state.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you have concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in the tsunami zone outside of Japan, you can e-mail PacificTsunamiUSC@state.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Those without access to email can call the State Department's emergency assistance center at 1-888-407-4747 (Calling from outside the U.S. + 1-202-501-4444).

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL INQUIRIES

U.S. Forces Japan has reported that all personnel have been accounted for, and there are no reports of injuries.

JAPANESE AND OTHER CITIZENS

If you are calling regarding a Japanese citizen, please contact the nearest Japanese Embassy (Washington, 202-238-6700) or Consulate (New York, 212-371-8222).

If you are calling regarding a citizen of a third country, please contact that country’s Embassy or Consulate. Contact information for foreign Embassies and Consulates in the United States is available in the Country Specific Information links at www.travel.state.gov.