Safe Travel - US Department of Travel

Recent trends involving U.S. citizens facing oftentimes-preventable problems while abroad highlight the need to better publicize the State Department’s travel advisories and detailed safety information for every country around the world. That’s why the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs engages in a public awareness campaign focused on safe travel to help Americans make safer decisions—and avoid preventable crises—when traveling abroad.

In a travel culture shaped by algorithms, anecdotes, and influencers, travel.state.gov is the only source with the authority, real-time guidance, local-law visibility, and official responsibility to help Americans prepare for what most international travel content leaves out. Travelers should make visiting travel.state.gov a key part of their planning process, from detailed travel checklists and the latest country-specific advisories to STEP enrollment (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) and more. The campaign reminds travelers that travel.state.gov is the essential resource for staying one step ahead on international travel—STEP, advisories, and destination information.

For more information, please visit travel.state.gov.