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US State Department Foreign Travel Resources

Travel Warnings and Assistance Abroad

Current Travel Warnings Online
Issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country.

Receive Travel Warnings Via Email
Sign-up to have travel warnings and other important information emailed to you by the State Department.

U.S. Embassy Web Sites Around the World
Provides links to the U.S. missions which have web sites available. Addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation are listed.

Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad
Emergency services, citizenship, marriage abroad and answers to many more questions.

U.S. Passports

Passport Services and Information
All the answers to all the passport questions direct from the U.S. State Department

Applying for a Passport in Person (First Passport)
You must apply in person if you have never had a passport before.

Applying for a Passport Renewal
Passports can be renewed by mail or in person.

Download Form DSP-11 - Application for Passport
Must be used when applying in person. Use the DSP-11 if you have never had a U.S. passport.

Download Form DSP-82 - Application for Passport by Mail
To be used only if renewing a U.S. passport.


US Government Job Openings
Links to vacancy announcements at dozens of agencies and military branches.

Huge Index of Government Web Sites
One of the largest lists of agencies, bureaus and offices on the Web.

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