Safety & Security Abroad

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

  • All US citizens should register with STEP before traveling!

 

  • STEP travelers receive emails with important health, safety, security, and weather updates.

 

  • The State Department can use this information to contact you and provide assistance in event of emergency.
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Safety & Security Resources

Destination Information

US Department of State:

  • Learn About Your Destination: link
  • Travel Advisories: link
  • Travel Advisories Map: link
  • US Students Abroad: link

 

Other US Government Resources:

  • OSAC - Country Reports: link
  • CIA - World Factbook: link

 

Resources from Other Countries:

  • Australian Smartraveller - Destinations: link
  • Canadian Government - Travel Advice and Advisories by Destination: link
  • France Diplomatie - Conseils aux Voyageurs: link
  • Mexican SRE - Guía de Viaje: link
  • New Zealand SafeTravel - Destinations: link
  • UK FCDO - Foreign Travel Advice: link

Travel Guides

  • Lonely Planet: link
  • Travel Safe - Abroad: link
  • World Travel Guide: link

Cybersecurity Abroad

  • Australian Cyber Security Centre - Security Tips for Travelling: link
  • National Cybersecurity Alliance - Your Guide to Online Safety: link
  • Rice Information Security Office - Newsletter: link
  • Rice Information Security Office - Travel with Technology: link
  • US FCC - Cybersecurity Tips for International Travel: link
  • US DNI - Travel Tips: link

Travel Safety for Women

  • Canadian Government - Advice for Women Travellers: link
  • Solo Female Travelers - Travel Safety Index: link
  • Travel Ladies - Travel Safety Index: link
  • UK FCDO - Advice for Women Travelling Abroad: link
  • US Department of State - Women Travelers: link

LGBTQ+ Travel Safety

  • A4TE - Travel & Airport Security for Transgender Travelers: link
  • Australian Smartraveller - Advice for LGBTQIA+ Travellers: link
  • Canadian Government - 2SLGBTQI+ Travel Safety: link
  • Equaldex - Equality Index: link
  • Human Dignity Trust - Map of Jurisdictions that Criminalise LGBT People: link
  • IGLTA - LGBTQ+ Travel Guides: link
  • Stonewall - Global Resources & Reports: link
  • UK FCDO - LGBT+ Foreign Travel Advice: link
  • WYSE Travel Confederation - Travel Safety for LGBTQ+ Travellers: link

Travelers with Accessibility Needs

  • SmarterTravel - Tips & Advice for Travelers with Disabilities: link
  • US Department of State - Accessibility Needs for Travelers: link
  • US DOT - Traveling with a Disability: link
  • US TSA - Passenger Support: link

Local Laws & Customs

  • Australian Smartraveller - Being Respectful Overseas: link
  • EveryCulture - World Culture Encyclopedia: link

Find your embassy abroad!

Take note of your embassy/consulate's contact info before you leave. Embassies can provide:

 

  • Emergency Assistance: Embassies often facilitate evacuations during emergency events, such as political unrest, terror attacks, and the outbreak of conflict.

     

  • Lost/Stolen Passports: They can issue you a temporary travel document so you can return home.

     

  • Legal & Immigration Issues: Embassies can help coordinate legal assistance, translation services, and communicate with local officials on your behalf.

Canada
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Canadian Government

Info for Canadian citizens

India
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Indian MEA

Info for Indian citizens

Nigeria
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Nigerian MFA

Info for Nigerian citizens

South Korea
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South Korean MOFA

Info for South Korean citizens

Turkiye
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Turkish MFA

Info for Turkish citizens

Brazil
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Brazilian MRE

Info for Brazilian citizens

China
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Chinese MFA

Info for Chinese citizens

Mexico
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Mexican SRE

Info for Mexican citizens

Pakistan
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Pakistani MOFA

Info for Pakistani citizens

Taiwan
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Taiwanese MOFA

Info for Taiwanese citizens

UK
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UK FCDO

Info for UK citizens