By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

For many of us, summer vacation is the time to relax, enjoy and have some fun!  Many of us take vacation to popular destinations such as sunny Southern California, Hawaii, or Florida.  However, we’re increasingly heading abroad for a summer trip.  Even college summer-abroad programs are on the rise.   All U.S. citizens should familiarize themselves with travel and safety precautions.  And if things go wrong… you’ll want to know what to do to protect yourself. 

The U.S. Department of State website provides valuable and helpful information for U.S. citizens travelling abroad.  Here are some great resources in the event you need them:

Lost or Stolen Passports Abroad

Emergency Financial Assistance for U.S. Citizens Abroad

Sending Money to U.S. Citizens Overseas

Assistance to U.S. Citizens Arrested Abroad

Locating U.S. Citizens Abroad in the Event of an Emergency

Medical Emergencies Involving U.S. Citizens Abroad

Medical Insurance Coverage Abroad

Death of U.S. Citizens Abroad

Marriage and Divorce Abroad

Registering with the Embassies Abroad

Help for American Victims of Crimes Overseas

Tips for Traveling Abroad

Student Safety Overseas

Finding an Attorney Overseas