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International Travel Information

There is a lot involved in international travel. The article and information below will provide you with tips and suggestions for making the most of your trip abroad.

3 Ways to Extend Your Stay in a Foreign Country
You may think that because you have a U.S. passport, it is all you need for international travel, and for 173 countries that is mostly true. Your U.S. passport will gain you entry to these countries without a visa, but only for short stays. Most countries offer visa-free tourist stays of 15 days to one year; 60 and 90 day stays are the most common. But what happens if at the end of your authorized stay, you are not ready to leave?

Foreign Entry Requirements
Foreign entry requirements vary from country to country. Following is a list and descriptions of the most common entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling abroad for tourism or business. The foreign entry requirements listed may not apply for those traveling for study, work or emmigration. A list of countries is provided further down the page.

International Airfare
Learn how to find and book the best deals on airfare for international flights.

International Cruise
Planning an international cruise to a foreign country can be a exciting and memorable experience, especially if you have never traveled abroad. While there are many wonderful sights to see and things to do, there are also some dangers to avoid. Your international cruise will be much more rewarding if you take the following considerations into account.

International Driving Permit
Imagine the thrill of exploring the picturesque countryside of France, zipping along the coastal roads of Italy, or navigating the bustling streets of Tokyo. The freedom of driving in a foreign country opens up a world of possibilities for your next vacation. But before you hit the road, there's one essential piece of documentation you need - an International Driving Permit (IDP).

A Safe Trip Abroad - Travel Safety Tips
When you travel abroad, the odds are in your favor that you will have a safe and incident-free trip. However, sometimes travelers experience unexpected difficulties or are even victims of crime and violence. No one is better able to tell you this than the U.S. consular officers who work in more than 250 U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe. Every day of the year, U.S. embassies and consulates receive calls from American citizens in distress.

Travel Visa Information
A travel visa, also called an entry visa, allows you to enter into a foreign country for a specified amount of time. A travel visa is not the same as a passport. While you will need a valid passport to travel internationally, it is only one of the travel documents required to enter a foreign country. If a valid visa is a requirement, trying to enter a country without one will result in denied entry.

Trusted Traveler Programs
Are you a frequent traveler who crosses borders between the United States and Canada or Mexico? Does it waste your precious business time to wait in long lines in order to enter and be approved by the immigration agents in border points? Maybe you should consider getting a trusted traveler program to ease your frequent cross boarder travel problems. However, there is eligibility for it. Here is how it works.

Travel Warning
When planning a trip abroad, it is essential that you stay up to date on the latest travel advisories issued by the U.S. Department of State. These travel warnings are issued on a 4-point scale of increasing concern.

 
About the Author: For over 20 years, the U.S. Passport Service Guide team has helped hundreds of thousands of travelers with their travel document questions and shared advice about how to make traveling abroad simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.

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