Congrats to our hardworking
@TravelGov
team on a successful pilot program for H-1B worker domestic visa renewal! More than 6,000 applicants in fields from healthcare to tech renewed visas here in the United States, benefiting over 2,400 businesses with U.S. offices.
This Public Service Recognition Week, honored to sit down with our consular team
@TravelGov
who lead our emergency response to U.S. citizens overseas in times of crisis.
#PSRW2024
London: Media report a protest is expected to take place at the U.S. Embassy on May 11. U.S. citizens should avoid demonstration areas. Monitor local media for updates over the weekend. For more, see:
Türkiye: Demonstrations critical of U.S. policy have recently taken place at U.S. government facilities throughout Türkiye. Such demonstrations may re-occur with little advance notice. Demonstrations may also take place in areas frequented by tourists. Demonstrations, even those…
Brazil: Heavy rains and wind are forecasted beginning Friday evening through Sunday evening (May 10-12) throughout northern and central Rio Grande do Sul and southern Santa Catarina, including in areas already experiencing flooding. U.S. citizens should reconsider traveling to…
PSA: In many countries you can be arrested for having any ammunition, even a single stray shell or casing. Check your pockets and every nook and cranny of your suitcase (including the lining!) before traveling to avoid running into problems overseas.
Egypt: U.S. citizens are urged to remain alert to local security developments and be vigilant. The Embassy is aware of reports of a foreign national resident killed in an attack in Alexandria, Egypt on May 7. This incident may be related to recent developments in the Israel-Hamas…
Gaza: As of May 7, the Israel Defense Forces control the Gaza side of the Rafah Crossing. Since that day, the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has remained closed. When new exit procedures from Gaza to Egypt, including when crossings resume, we will communicate this to the…
Did you submit an entry for DV-2025? Don’t let a fake website trick you. The official entrant status check site, , is the ONLY way to check your Diversity Visa entry status. If you receive an e-mail, text, call, or letter notification, these are scams.
Dominican Republic: The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for five provinces, including Duarte, La Vega, Puerto Plata, Monte Cristi, and Santiago Rodriguez, due to recent and sustained heavy rainfall, which could produce…
Brazil: Rio Grande do Sul continues to experience major flooding, landslides, transportation interruptions, and other related safety concerns. U.S. citizens should reconsider traveling to Porto Alegre and the surrounding metropolitan area until conditions improve. Salgado Filho…
DYK? We have country-specific information for destinations all over the world that include the travel advisory level, entry and exit requirements, local laws and special considerations, and a range of other important travel information. Research your next destination at…
It’s Public Service Recognition Week! Across the globe, our consular teams serve U.S. citizens during some of their most important moments – births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters. They help U.S. citizens connect with the world by issuing millions…
Diversity Visa 2025 selections are now available! Find out if you were selected by entering your confirmation number at . This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected. Selection does not guarantee a visa or an interview.
The demand for U.S. passports is greater than it's ever been. Today, more Americans have one than ever in history.
Had the chance to visit our
@TravelGov
passport team in Tucson to recognize their extraordinary work to get passports into people's hands ahead of summer travel.
Starting tomorrow, May 4, 2024, check your
#DV2025
status by entering your confirmation number at . This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected to participate. If you receive an e-mail, text, call, or letter notification, these are scams.
Tbilisi, Georgia: Large demonstrations are expected to continue in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi on Shota Rustaveli Avenue. Recent demonstrations have seen confrontations and violence between attendees and law enforcement officials. For security reasons, U.S.…
We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means do not travel. This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. Before making travel plans, look up the Travel Advisory for your intended destination(s).
The Travel Advisories for…
It’s almost time for Diversity Visa 2025 selections! Starting May 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. EDT, you will be able to check the status of your entry by entering your confirmation number at . This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected to participate.
Our
@StateDept
Office of Children’s Issues plays a vital role in preventing and resolving cases of international parental child abduction. The 10th Annual Report on International Child Abduction is now available. Read the 2024 report