travel & trip planning resources

Equip yourself with essential travel information and resources. From packing lists and travel tips to visa guides and safety advice, our comprehensive resource section has everything you need to travel smart. Prepare with confidence and ease, knowing you have all the tools at your fingertips. 

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stay weather
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protect your investment

 money
matters

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
  

Preparing

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

emergencies

• Arrests
• Death Abroad
• Locating Missing Person Abroad
• Government Assisted Evacuations
• 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
  

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

Packing List