What do you do if you are stranded in a foreign country?

If you are overseas and in need of emergency assistance contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. If you are concerned about a loved one overseas, please call: From the U.S. & Canada – 1-888-407-4747. From Overseas – +1 202-501-4444.

What happens if an American goes missing in another country?

Call the local police: If you believe your loved one is in danger, call the police station or emergency services in the country that is local to where your loved one is staying, and find out what they can do to help. Each U.S. embassy and consulate provides local emergency numbers on their websites.

How do I track someone down in another country?

Use International Directory Assistance Although 411 or 555-1212 both access directory assistance for the United States, international directory assistance has its own number. Dial 800-225-5288 to find out international numbers, but keep in mind that there’s a per-use charge.

How do I report someone missing in another country?

If you are concerned about a U.S. citizen relative or friend who is traveling or living abroad, you may contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or call our Overseas Citizens Services office in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (from outside the United States and Canada, call 202-501-4444).

What happens when you are stranded in a foreign country?

If illness or an accident has stranded you in a foreign country, the embassy or consulate can help you with getting into a hospital, finding an English-speaking doctor, explaining charges or payments to you, and generally making you feel better informed about your situation.

What to do if a US citizen is arrested in another country?

Ask the prison authorities to notify the U.S. embassy or consulate. Reach out to the closest U.S. embassy or consulate to let us know of the arrest. When a U.S. citizen is arrested overseas, he or she may be initially confused and disoriented.

What can I do to help a detained US citizen?

Contact family, friends, or employers of the detained U.S. citizen (with their written permission) Visit the detained U.S. citizen regularly and provide reading materials and vitamin supplements, where appropriate Upon request, ensure that prison officials permit visits with a member of the clergy of the religion of the detainee’s choice

How do I travel to another country if I am in prison?

For more information on a specific country’s laws, contact that country’s nearest embassy or consulate in the United States before you travel. Ask the prison authorities to notify the U.S. embassy or consulate.