
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.

Safety & Security Resources
Destination Information
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
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
Find your embassy abroad!
Take note of your embassy/consulate's contact info before you leave. Embassies can provide:
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Emergency Assistance: Embassies often facilitate evacuations during emergency events, such as political unrest, terror attacks, and the outbreak of conflict.
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Lost/Stolen Passports: They can issue you a temporary travel document so you can return home.
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Legal & Immigration Issues: Embassies can help coordinate legal assistance, translation services, and communicate with local officials on your behalf.

US Department of State
Info for US citizens

Canadian Government
Info for Canadian citizens

Indian MEA
Info for Indian citizens

Nigerian MFA
Info for Nigerian citizens

South Korean MOFA
Info for South Korean citizens

Turkish MFA
Info for Turkish citizens

Brazilian MRE
Info for Brazilian citizens

Chinese MFA
Info for Chinese citizens

Mexican SRE
Info for Mexican citizens

Pakistani MOFA
Info for Pakistani citizens

Taiwanese MOFA
Info for Taiwanese citizens

UK FCDO
Info for UK citizens