Vital Information Sheet for U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad

Traveling to a foreign country can be a truly exciting and rewarding experience. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to foreign countries to immerse themselves in faraway land and unique culture. For many, an exotic vacation to a foreign land can represent romance, adventure, history or beauty. However, if not properly prepared when traveling to a foreign country, a tourist's fantasy can quickly become a nightmare. Knowing what to do and where to go in case of an emergency is a must. There are many services available to US citizens abroad. Being knowledgeable about these services and taking precautionary measures is an important task to stay safe and get the most out of a vacation abroad.

Emergency Services to U.S. Citizens Abroad

Assistance to U.S. Citizens Arrested Abroad

Replacing Lost Passports

Stolen Passports

Theft While Traveling

Death of U.S. Citizens Abroad

Health Care for Americans Traveling Abroad

Tricare - Military - Overseas Providers

Lost Passports FAQ

Vital Records - Birth and Death Abroad

Citizenship and Nationality

Acquisition of U. S. Citizenship

Citizenship for Adopted Children

Dual Nationality

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

Naturalization Process

Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship

Certificate of U.S. Naturalization Application

Immigration Forms

Marriage/Divorce Abroad of U.S. Citizens

Marriage and Divorce in Austria

Overseas Divorce - Military Personnel

Marriage Overseas Military Personnel

Foreign National Marriages

U.S. Soldiers - Marriage in Europe

Get Married in Hong Kong

Get Married in the United Kingdom

Get Married Canada

Marriage in Mexico

Marriage of U.S. Citizens Abroad

Road and Railroad Safety Overseas

Driving Abroad

Eurail Train Travel Information

Named United Kingdom Railways

Global Road Safety

Overseas Driving Tips

European Railway Safety Directive

International Auto Insurance

Motor Vehicle Safety

Safety Abroad

Transportation Security 

International Driving Permits (IDP)

Property Disputes and Customs 

Americans Returning From Canada

Customs and Excise - Hong Kong

Customs and Laptops 

Customs - Personal Exemptions Limits

Customs - Prohibited and Restricted Items

Duty Free Into U.S. 

Filing a Cross Border Complaint

Filing a Complaint - Military Personnel

Tourist Complaint Form - Australia

International Adoptions

Adopting Foreign Orphans

International Adoptions FAQ

Inter-Country Adoption

Non-Hague Adoption

U.S. Immigration Support and Adoption

International Parental Child Abduction

Abduction Prevention Tips

Child Abduction Unit

U. S. Justice Department

International Child Abductions

Prevent International Parental Child Abduction (PICA)

Additional Resources

Security Guidelines for Business Travelers 

Border Crossing Documents

International Phones

Sending Funds to U.S. Citizens Oversea

Stay Safe While Traveling Abroad

Common Health Problems of Overseas Travelers