Essentials for Travel

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       Time Zones

• Official U.S. Time
• Time and Date
• Greenwich Mean Time

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US Passport &
Travel Information

Passports

• How to Apply for a Passport
• Where to Apply for a Passport
• Lost or Stolen Passports
• Passport Photo Requirements
• Get Your Passport in a Hurry
• Life or Death Emergencies
• Current Processing Times
• Passport Fees
• Application Status
• National Passport Information Center Contact Information
• Schengen Countries Travel

Emergency Assistance Abroad

• Arrests
• Sending Money to U.S. Citizens Overseas
• What the State Department Can and Cannot do in a Crisis Abroad
• Death Abroad
• Emergency Contact Numbers for U.S. Citizens Abroad
• Medical Evacuations
• How to Locate a Missing Person Abroad

Preparing for a Trip Abroad

• Learn About Your Destination
• Find a US Embassy Abroad
• Travel Alerts and Warnings
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP)
• Vaccinations and Insurance
• CDC Guidelines
• Traveler's Checklist

Additional Resources

• Customs and Import Restrictions
• Traveling with Firearms
• Hajj and Umrah Travel
• Traveling with a Pet
• Cruise Passengers
• Global Entry
• TSA Pre-Check