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Official account for U.S. Dept. of State Consular Affairs. Information on U.S. passports, visas, & international travel, not legal advice. https://t.co/oxB27DsXC4

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Don’t accidentally get turned around at the airport because your passport doesn’t have enough validity remaining to meet your destination’s entry requirements. Check the expiration date now and look up the requirements for your destination at
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As Secretary Rubio has said, “We are unwavering in our commitment to end illegal immigration and bolster America’s border security.” The two new National Defense Areas along the southern U.S. border and robust vetting standards for visa applicants are examples of how we're
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RT @SecRubio: The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or st….
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RT @SecRubio: For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech r….
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U.S. citizens should not travel to Venezuela for any reason and should avoid Venezuelan borders with Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana. Venezuela has the highest Travel Advisory level - Level 4: Do Not Travel - due to severe risks to Americans including wrongful detention, torture in
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Summer travel season has officially begun!.If you have an international trip planned this summer, sign up for the Smart Travel Enrollment Program (STEP) now before you forget. STEP allows you to receive alerts from the U.S. embassy if any security issues occur during your trip
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Colombia/Venezuela: The Venezuelan regime has closed the land border between Colombia and Venezuela as of 5/23. The border is scheduled to reopen 5/27. Flights between countries also canceled. U.S. citizens advised NOT TO TRAVEL to Venezuela. More at
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Mexico: Thousands of protestors are blocking or limiting access to the Mexico City International Airport. U.S. citizens attempting to enter or exit the airport should follow directions of local authorities. More at
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Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza: Due to the current regional tensions, including more frequent red alerts, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and increased personal security awareness – including knowing the location of the nearest
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RT @StateDept: “This notion that somehow we have to accept anyone who wants to come to the United States is absurd and no country in the wo….
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Reminder!.◾ A U.S. passport is an approved REAL ID alternative for domestic flights. ◾ If you don’t have a passport, you can apply for one at one of our 7,500 acceptance facilities around the country. ◾ Passport processing times are currently 4-6 weeks for routine processing.
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You can avoid many travel mishaps by doing some quick homework before booking. Our colleagues at U.S. embassies around the world provide travelers with the latest country information so that you can make informed decisions when choosing your destination. Take a look at
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RT @DeputySecState: I had the honor of speaking with the 13,000 men and women who work for the Bureau of Consular Affairs yesterday. The @….
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The 2025 NFL schedule dropped yesterday and there are SEVEN games being held overseas. If you or a loved one are planning to travel to Brazil, Ireland, the UK, Germany, or Spain for one of these games, check your passport expiration date NOW so you’re ready to go in the fall. If
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Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences for your visa. If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be deported, and you could be ineligible for future U.S. visas. Follow the rules and don’t jeopardize your travel. A U.S. visa is a
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Is your passport from 2015 or earlier? If so, it’s time to renew. Most adult U.S. passport holders can now renew entirely online (the photo, payment, everything!). Check to see if you qualify at
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Do you know someone with international travel plans this summer? Remind them to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at to receive emergency updates directly from the U.S. embassy during their trip.
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RT @usembbrussels: The Brussels South Charleroi Airport announced it resumed operations shortly before 2:00 p.m. following a bomb threat on….
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RT @usembbrussels: The U.S. Embassy is aware of reports of a bomb alert on board a plane at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Monitor local….
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The Travel Advisory for Venezuela has been reissued to emphasize the extreme danger to U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Venezuela. Do not travel to or remain in Venezuela due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary
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