International Travel
Visiting other countries can be a great experience. Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, solo or in a group, staying for a few days or several years, planning ahead can help ensure your time abroad is both enjoyable and safe.
The first step to an international trip is to read our Traveler’s Checklist to find out things to consider before you go. Pay special attention to our safety and security information and assess for yourself the risk of traveling to a particular country or region. Some U.S. citizens with special considerations – such as students, women, and LGBTI travelers – may face additional challenges when abroad. If you do decide to travel, make a plan for what to do if something goes wrong overseas.
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- U.S. Travelers in Europe
- High-Risk Area Travelers
- Journalist Travelers
- Faith-Based Travelers
- Pilgrimage Travelers (Hajj and Umrah)
- U.S. Students Abroad
- Cruise Ship Passengers
- LGBTI Travelers
- Women Travelers
- Travelers with Disabilities
- Older Travelers
- U.S. Volunteers Abroad
- Travelers with Pets
- Travelers With Firearms
- Travel Agents