State Dept. Travel Registration

Posted by Portia J. Lino Feb 14, 2007

Although we hate to think about it before our next biggest overseas trip, the truth is, things happen...bad things. That's why it makes sense to register your next trip to a foreign country with the State Department. Here's more information from the State Department website:

"Millions of Americans travel abroad every year and encounter no difficulties. However, U.S. embassies and consulates assist nearly 200,000 Americans each year who are victims of crime, accident, or illness, or whose family and friends need to contact them in an emergency. When an emergency happens, or if natural disaster, terrorism, or civil unrest strikes during your foreign travel, the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate can be your source of assistance and information. By registering your trip, you help the embassy or consulate locate you when you might need them the most. Registration is voluntary and costs nothing, but it should be a big part of your travel planning and security."

Register Your Trip With The State Department Today