us embassies

When you’re outside of the US, the US Embassy is your point-of-contact for assisting you in a variety of situations. Before you leave, make sure you know where your nearest embassy is and check the different situations below they can assist you on. Click here to find your nearest embassy.

Officers can help you with:

• Replacing stolen passports

• Contacting family, friends or employers in any emergency situation

• Obtaining appropriate medical care

• Addressing emergency needs

• Explaining local criminal justice processes

• Providing lists of local English-speaking lawyers

• Obtaining information about any local and US victim compensation programs

• Connecting US travelers that have become victims of crimes to local US-based resources