For business or pleasure, Washingtonians are world travelers. There are a wealth of resources available to help with travel documents and information about your destination.
Before visiting a foreign country, you should ensure your travel concerns are addressed. Please take a few minutes to read the information below and see if it answers your questions. There are several links to the State Department and U.
Customs and Border Protection that may be helpful as well. My office may be able to assist you with foreign travel matters. After reading the information below, please contact my office if you think we can be of further assistance. Embassies and Consulates are located throughout the world and provide a variety of services to U. Embassies and consulates are also responsible for issuing visas and notifying U.
When traveling outside of the United States, you may want to contact a nearby U. Embassy or Consulate to let them know where you are staying and how long you will be in the area. STEP allows you to enter information about your upcoming trip abroad so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency. Emergencies and Crises — The ACS assists embassies and consulates in providing emergency services to Americans traveling or living abroad.
The Passports section of the Travel. Passport Cards can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air. By Mail — You can renew your passport by mail if you meet all of these criteria. Your most recent U.
