# U.S. Department of State Resources

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/risk/resources/state
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/risk/travel/faculty-staff-travel

The U.S. Department of State (USDOS) provides information about preparing to go abroad, with current travel warnings and exchange rates, relevant country-specific information and what to do if an emergency arises. Check out [USDOS Traveler](https://www.state.gov/travelers/) for links to information about passports, visas, country-specific information, and more.

## Know Before You Go

[International Travel Homepage](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go.html)\
Tips, requirements, and general travel information.

[Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)](https://step.state.gov/step/)\
Register your travel for free at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country you plan on visiting.

[Passport Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/apply.html)\
Current information about applying for or renewing your passport.

[Travel Tips](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html)\
Tips and information to help avoid difficulties while traveling abroad

[Students Abroad](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/students.html)\
Specialized information from the USDOS for students studying abroad.

[Directory of Embassies and Consulates](http://www.usembassy.gov/)

Locate U.S. Embassies and Consulates by region.

[U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets By Country](https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/)

View country specific information such as travel advisories, news updates, political agreements, and economic agreements.

## Safety, Advisories, Emergencies

[U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html)\
Resource for researching travel risks to specific countries.

[Overseas Security Advisory Council](https://www.osac.gov/Pages/Home.aspx) (OSAC)\
Global security news and reports.

[OSAC Travel Safety Reference Guide](https://utexas.app.box.com/v/OSAC-ReferenceGuide)\
Travel safety reference guide with lists of best practices for planning safe travel abroad.

[American Citizen Services and Crisis Management](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/emergencies.html)\
Provides emergency services to Americans traveling or living abroad.

[Road Safety](https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/safety/road.html)\
Information and tips about road safety abroad.