Dreaming of visiting European holiday markets for your winter vacation? Check your passport expiration date now. There’s still time to renew with expedited processing. http://ow.ly/no8J50Lrjbo #TravelTipTuesday
To see the U.S. Department of State’s complete list of Travel Advisories for every country in the world, go to travel.state.gov/traveladvisories. Click on our color-coded world map at travelmaps.state.gov for a global view.
Applying for the 2024 Diversity Visa Program? Check out these 10 tips first! dvprogram.state.gov
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U.S. citizens voting absentee from overseas must sign their ballot for it to be counted. Double check yours before you mail it! #Vote2022 http://ow.ly/hAmo50KXnCr
Waiting on your U.S. passport? You can check the status of your application online. Go to passportstatus.state.gov. #RenewMyPassport
World Cup Travel Tip # 6 – ENROLL IN STEP. The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service for U.S. citizens and nationals to receive important information from the U.S. Embassy and will allow us to reach you in an emergency. step.state.gov.
Most people apply for their passport too late. Why wait? Submit an application in the fall and winter months for faster service --even if you don’t have a trip planned yet. http://ow.ly/LETK50KOc2x #RenewMyPassport #TravelTipTuesday
World Cup Travel Tip # 5 – PREPARE YOUR PHONE. Smartphones can be a tool for travel safety and preparedness. Find tips and emergency numbers to save in your phone at qa.usembassy.gov/worldcup/.
Many people don’t realize their passport is expired until right before a big trip. Don’t let it happen to you! Apply now. Passports remain valid 10 years for adults, and 5 years for children under 16. http://ow.ly/64XR50KLL1j
Flight, hotel, passport! Plan ahead by applying for your passport during the off-peak travel season in fall and winter. Decreased demand means faster processing. http://ow.ly/9Mqz50KJqlJ #RenewMyPassport #RenovarMiPasaporte
World Cup Travel Tip # 4 – UNDERSTAND QATARI LAWS AND CULTURE. Important aspects of daily life in Qatar are different than what we are used to in the United States, due to both law and culture. Learn more qa.usembassy.gov/worldcup/.
Take control of your adventure. Apply for your passport in the fall or winter to take advantage of faster processing, so you can focus on the fun stuff! http://ow.ly/vK2n50KBifc #RenewMyPassport
World Cup Travel Tip # 3 – GET VACCINATED. Qatar requires that most visitors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn more at qa.usembassy.gov/worldcup/.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Ian Brownlee shares important steps we are taking toward ensuring the fair treatment of LGBTQI+ U.S. citizens. http://ow.ly/Cofn50Fmcod
Having your passport photo rejected is a haunting thought. Hats and eyeglasses are not allowed in passport photos. http://ow.ly/LVsH50C2ZgO
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If you're taking your own passport photo, make sure you're in front of a plain, white background free of shadows. No haunted house selfies allowed! http://ow.ly/zZz050C2YQa
Video Credit: American Citizen Services Tokyo