Health & Safety

U.S. PASSPORT information can be found at: www.travel.state.gov/passport

The following links, through the Department of State, have Health and Safety information on countries worldwide:
Current travel Warnings
Consular Information Sheet
Current Public Announcements
Living and Studying Abroad
Tips for Traveling Abroad
A Safe Trip Abroad
Travel Tips for Students
Department of State Study Abroad Homepage

Other Useful Travel Links
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Federal Aviation Administration
Association for Safe International Road Travel

The following links have health information on countries worldwide:
Centers for Disease Control
World Health Organization

Medical Evacuation Services
International SOS
Medex International

U.S. EMBASSIES
U.S. Embassies Abroad can be important contacts for you. When you are abroad you should make sure to register with the U.S. embassy located in your country. You may obtain contact information for your U.S. embassy abroad here. http://usembassy.state.gov/

FOREIGN EMBASSIES
Foreign Embassies in the U.S. can be great resources for information about their country. You may find it useful to contact the embassy in the U.S. for the country in which you will study abroad. Most foreign embassies are located in Washington D.C. If you are required to obtain a student visa for your study abroad destination, you should check with the embassy for your country to find out about the application process and regulations. Usually, you will apply for your visa through a consulate located in a major city near your home town, rather than through the Embassy itself. http://www.embassy.org/embassies/