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  1. What to Know Before Flying Internationally: 17 FAQs Answered

    6. Board your flight. About 40 to 60 minutes before your international flight, you will hear the airline staff announce boarding. Make sure you are at your gate and ready to board. Many airlines will board in groups, so check your boarding pass for your boarding group or zone, wait to be called, and line up.

  2. U.S. citizens traveling abroad

    COVID-19 international travel advisories. If you plan to visit the U.S., you do not need to be tested or vaccinated for COVID-19. Save time getting through airport security with Trusted Traveler Programs. Trusted Traveler Programs, like TSA Precheck and Global Entry, can help reduce airport security and border crossing wait times. Learn about ...

  3. The 25 Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions—Answered

    In this year's Readers' Choice Awards, the best cities in the world include Budapest and Florence, while stateside, New York is the top big city and the best small city is Charleston, S.C., a ...

  4. 25 International Travel Essential Questions to Ask Before Packing for

    A comprehensive list of questions to help you prepare for your first or next overseas trip, from passport and visa to luggage and entertainment. Learn what to check, book, pack, and do before departure and during your trip.

  5. The Ultimate International Travel Checklist

    Start with this international travel checklist of items to pack: Passport and visa. Medications. Insurance and ID cards. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards. Pen to fill out customs forms ...

  6. International Travel

    International Travel. The highest priority of the Bureau of Consular Affairs is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad. Across the globe, we serve our fellow citizens during some of their most important moments - births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters.

  7. The 19-Step International Travel Checklist: How to Prepare to Go Abroad

    It is worth it to protect your trip and be prepared for any emergencies by investing in travel insurance. World Nomads has different policies for your needs and budget to keep you covered and have some peace of mind while traveling. 8. Ensure You Have Enough of Any Prescription Medication During Your Travels.

  8. Our Ultimate Pre-Travel Checklist: Must-Dos & FAQs For Your

    Our International Travel Packing List. Here's everything I won't leave for the airport without when I'm traveling internationally, from the basic must-haves to some items you may not expect. Passport. Photocopy and digital photo of my passport, kept separately from my passport book in case of emergency.

  9. Before You Go

    How to get overseas insurance coverage. Where to sign up for our free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. Sometimes - in spite of good planning - things can still go wrong. Prepare for the unexpected by reading about how to plan for a crisis overseas. Additional Tips for Traveling Abroad. Downloadable Traveler's Checklist PDF card.

  10. The 5 Most Common Airport Customs Questions

    International travel can leave modern-day adventurers with positive memories and increased knowledge of their world. Along the way, many pick up souvenirs, gifts, and other items that remind them of their favorite destinations. Regardless of what travelers bring home or choose to leave behind, everyone still has to answer to customs officers upon arrival into their destination country.

  11. The Complete International Travel Checklist for 2024

    Prepare and pack for a trip abroad with a complete international travel checklist! From passports to plug adapters, see what you need to know and stow before you go. This comprehensive list includes travel documentation, flight reservations, packing essentials, and tips from seasoned international travelers to help you plan your upcoming trip ...

  12. Travelers

    Preparing for a Trip Abroad Advisories: As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. International Financial Scams: U.S. citizens can become victims of scams at home or abroad. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP): Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you […]

  13. 11 Common Travel Questions, Answered by Experts

    Find out how to book cheap flights, hotels, and car rentals, how to avoid fees, and what to do when your flight is delayed or canceled. Learn from the editors at SmarterTravel, who have answers to your most frequently asked travel questions.

  14. The Complete Beginner's Guide to International Travel

    Apply for a Passport. First things first. In order to travel internationally, you'll need to have a valid, unexpired passport. On top of that, many countries require you to also have at least three or even six months validity left on your passport from your date of travel. So, if you don't have a valid, unexpired passport or your passport ...

  15. Travelers' Health

    CDC Travelers' Health Branch provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine requirements to inform international travelers and provide guidance to the clinicians who serve them. ... Have questions? We have answers. 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: 888-232-6348. Email CDC-INFO. CDC INFORMATION. About CDC;

  16. Commonly Asked Questions about International Travel

    Our small group trips do not include international airfare to the arrival city and from the departure city. However, any regional transportation (train or air travel) is included in your tour package. Any incidental costs such as laundry, room service, souvenirs, etc. are also not included. Some alcoholic beverages are included, but not at all ...

  17. What to Pack for an International Trip: A Complete Checklist

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  18. Travel Abroad Frequently Asked Questions

    You will always need a passport to travel abroad and you will often need a visa. A passport is an internationally-recognized ID issued by the national government of your home country. It is required both for purposes of entry into a foreign country and for readmission back into the U.S.A visa (issued by the embassy of the destination country ...

  19. 14 Questions To Ask Before Traveling Abroad

    In this article, we'll take a look at some of the critical questions to ask when planning to travel abroad. You can use this as a guide for your next international trip! 1. Is My Passport Valid? Traveling abroad is impossible without a passport. So if it's your first time traveling abroad, you'll need to apply for your passport.

  20. International Travel Tips: 26 Things to Know Before Going Overseas

    Keep Your Valuables Safe. While traveling, keep credit cards, important documents, and a little extra money on your person in a secure location. Clark recommends a money belt or over-the-neck pouch that you can tuck under your clothes. You can also purchase theft and tear-proof bags to secure your items. Advertisement.

  21. Where to find answers to your questions about international travel

    Click on a country — or countries, if you are transiting — and you will arrive at the U.S. Embassy or consulate's website, which clearly outlines the requirements. Skip down to "Entry and ...

  22. Know Before You Go

    If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B. Explanations and a sample declaration form can be found on the Sample Customs Declaration ...

  23. Your latest international travel questions answered by Simon Calder

    Alison J. A: China, including Hong Kong, is increasingly at odds with the rest of the world over its attitude to international travel in the era of Covid-19. For two year the People's Republic ...

  24. Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard

    Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard. The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure the traveling public has easy access to information about services that U.S. airlines provide to mitigate passenger inconveniences when the cause of a cancellation or delay was due to circumstances within the airline's control.