Do you know when your passport expires? A big thank you to our friends at Lonely Planet for reminding their team to check those expiration dates! 👏👏👏

Traveling with prescription medications? Make sure you check your destination's country info page before you go! Some countries have strict rules requiring original packaging and a letter from your doctor. And watch out for OTC meds that may be controlled elsewhere. Check out…

Missing today’s solar eclipse? Plan a vacation around a future one! Spain 2026? Egypt 2027? Australia 2028? Namibia 2030? time.com/4897581/total-…

As always, look up country-specific information for your destination at travel.state.gov/destination before making travel plans.

Planning a trip overseas? Tell us your dream destination (in the comments), and we’ll get you our country-specific information for that location!

Make sure to report your lost or stolen passport immediately - protect your identity and future travels! Learn more at travel.state.gov/loststolen.

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means do not travel. This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. Before making travel plans, look up the Travel Advisory for your intended destination(s).
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Planning a vacation? Don't let the wrong travel website ruin your trip! #TravelSmartFromTheStart by checking out travel.state.gov/destination first. Get all the info you need before any international adventure.

Our Travel Advisories assign a level 1-4 and identify risk indicators for each country, give safety advice, and provide clear actions U.S. citizens should take to keep themselves safe abroad. Learn more at travel.state.gov/traveladvisori…

France: Following the March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia, the French government elevated its national security alert system to the highest level. Those in France may see heightened security in public areas and should be particularly attentive to surroundings in…

Russia: The Embassy is aware of reports of an ongoing terrorist incident at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow. U.S. citizens should avoid the area and follow instructions of local authorities. More at ru.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-…

No one is invincible. Before your trip, make sure you understand which medical services your health insurance will cover while abroad. Consider purchasing traveler's insurance to ensure coverage for unexpected medical expenses, including medical evacuation, which can cost upwards…

U.S. citizens in Haiti seeking assistance should complete the crisis intake form at mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

If you or someone you know is planning a trip to France this summer for the D-Day 80th anniversary events, or to support Team USA at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics or Paralympics, be sure to visit U.S. Embassy France’s events webpage to find everything you need to know as you plan…

Tourists are often easy to spot. If you’re traveling internationally, don’t make yourself an easy target for thieves by hanging your bag on the back of chairs or setting your phone on the table at restaurants. Keep an especially close eye on your belongings in train stations and…

Haiti - The airport in Port-au-Prince remains closed. We are exploring departure options for U.S. citizens from Port-au-Prince to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, assuming it is safe to do so. If you need assistance to depart Haiti, please fill out our intake form at…