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Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and can contact the U.S. Department of State to receive information or assistance.
Worldwide Caution
The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
International Travel
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs provides detailed destination-specific travel and risk information to allow U.S. citizens to make informed international travel decisions. U.S. embassies and consulates across the globe provide services that support the welfare and protection of U.S. citizens abroad.
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Supporting U.S. citizens worldwide
Planning Your Travel
Use our International Travel Checklist and helpful best practices to plan your trip.
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Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) sends important messages from the U.S. embassy or consulate.
Resources to support safe travel plans for your trips.
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Life events while abroad: birth, marriage, retirement, and death.
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Find out how to prepare for and get help when a crime, emergency, or crisis occurs.
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Locate missing persons abroad.
Replace lost or stolen passports abroad.
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Last Updated: August 11, 2025
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Americans in the Middle East
Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and can contact the U.S. Department of State to receive information or assistance.
Worldwide Caution
The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.
International Travel
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs provides detailed destination-specific travel and risk information to allow U.S. citizens to make informed international travel decisions. U.S. embassies and consulates across the globe provide services that support the welfare and protection of U.S. citizens abroad.
Learn about your destination
Review the current Travel Advisory, entry requirements, local laws, and tips from the U.S. embassy. Search for a destination or
review all Travel Advisories
.
Select a destination:
Supporting U.S. citizens worldwide
Planning Your Travel
Use our International Travel Checklist and helpful best practices to plan your trip.
Review important planning tools:
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) sends important messages from the U.S. embassy or consulate.
Resources to support safe travel plans for your trips.
Start planning your travel
Living Abroad Resources
Find valuable resources to help navigate life events and fulfill your federal responsibilities.
Stay informed while living abroad:
Life events while abroad: birth, marriage, retirement, and death.
Absentee voting and paying your U.S. federal taxes.
Learn about American Citizens Services sections at U.S. embassies and consulates.
Explore resources
Help Abroad
Find out how to prepare for and get help when a crime, emergency, or crisis occurs.
Learn how to take action:
What to do in an emergency.
Locate missing persons abroad.
Replace lost or stolen passports abroad.
Get help while abroad
Last Updated: August 11, 2025
Owned by Overseas Citizens Services
Travel.State.Gov
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official website of the
Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
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USA.gov
USA.gov/espanol
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