International Travel FAQ
HOW DO I EXCHANGE USD FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY
PLUGGING IN DEVICES WHEN TRAVELING OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS
MANY COUNTRIES ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA, WITH FAVORABLE EXCHANGE RATES. WE RECOMMEND TAKING A CARD THAT DOES NOT CHARGE FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEES TO AVOID A SURCHARGE FROM YOUR CARD COMPANY. TRAVELING WITH TWO CARDS, IN CASE ONE IS COMPROMISED, IS RECOMMENDED.
ALERT YOUR CREDIT CARD & BANK (ATM) OF YOUR TRAVELS.
ALERT YOUR CREDIT CARD & BANK (ATM) OF YOUR TRAVELS.
STAYING CONNECTED - CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
KEEP DEVICES ON AIRPLANE MODE TO AVOID DATA ROAMING CHARGES IF OUTSIDE YOUR COVERAGE AREA. CHECK WITH YOUR PROVIDER ABOUT PLANS/COSTS TRAVELING TO YOUR DESTINATION.
DOWNLOAD ANY APPS FOR TRAVEL: AIRLINE, CRUISE LINE, TOUR OPERATOR...
DOWNLOAD ANY APPS FOR TRAVEL: AIRLINE, CRUISE LINE, TOUR OPERATOR...
SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING
KEEP PERSONAL BELONGINGS SECURE IN FRONT OF YOU, NOT IN BACKPACKS OR BACK POCKETS TO AVOID BEING AN EASY TARGET FOR PICKPOCKETS. MOST HOTELS OFFER FREE IN-ROOM SAFES. TAKE A COPY OF YOUR ID WHEN OUTSIDE THE HOTEL.
TRAVELING WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE
SHOTS OR MEDICATIONS REQUIRED FOR MY DESTINATION
SHOTS OR MEDICATIONS REQUIRED FOR MY DESTINATION
PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP UPDATED ON ALL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO YOUR TRAVEL AND CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR NEED SPECIAL SHOTS/MEDICATIONS TO TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE STATE DEPARTMENT LINK BELOW UNDER YOUR COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PAGE.
PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP UPDATED ON ALL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO YOUR TRAVEL AND CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS OR NEED SPECIAL SHOTS/MEDICATIONS TO TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE STATE DEPARTMENT LINK BELOW UNDER YOUR COUNTRY-SPECIFIC PAGE.
US STATE DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
COUNTRY INFORMATION: US STATE DEPARTMENT
SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT SITE
NOT MANDATORY BUT RECOMMENDED:
REGISTER WITH STEP REGISTERING WILL ALLOW THE US STATE DEPARTMENT TO UPDATE YOU WITH THINGS HAPPENING IN YOUR DESTINATION.
REGISTER WITH STEP REGISTERING WILL ALLOW THE US STATE DEPARTMENT TO UPDATE YOU WITH THINGS HAPPENING IN YOUR DESTINATION.
TSA PRECHECK vs GLOBAL ENTRY
PASSPORTS
MOST COUNTRIES REQUIRE THAT YOUR PASSPORT BE VALID 6 MONTHS BEYOND THE DATE OF YOUR RETURN TO THE US
TO RENEW OR APPLY FOR A PASSPORT
TO RENEW OR APPLY FOR A PASSPORT
Mobile passport - returning to the US
If you do not have Global Entry, you may still qualify to use the Mobile Passport app and save time going through US Customs and Immigration
Mobile Passort
Mobile Passort
Hazardous Materials Disclosure
Federal law forbids the carriage of certain hazardous materials, such as aerosols, fireworks, and flammable liquids aboard the aircraft. If you do not understand these restrictions, contact your airline or go to Sources of Hazardous Materials Information
Pack Safe
Pack Safe
