What happens if you get stranded in another country with no money?

Destitute U.S. citizens in need of help overseas should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at (888) 407-4747 (or from overseas +1 202-501-4444), for information about other assistance options and eligibility requirements.

What to do if I’m stuck in another 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 countries have no US embassies?

Countries Where There Are No US Embassy or Consulate

• Iran.
• North Korea.
• Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
• Guinea-Bissau.

Can you hide in an embassy?

Because diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, may not be entered by the host country without permission (even though they do not enjoy extraterritorial status), persons have from time to time taken refuge from a host-country’s national authorities inside the embassy of another country.

What are the rules for Travelling abroad?

1. Check foreign travel advice for the countries you want to go to

• the country will allow people to enter from the UK.
• you will need to show proof of vaccination status or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
• you will need to quarantine on arrival.

What happens if I have Covid in Greece?

If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Greece you must self-isolate for 10 days from the date of the positive test result. If you are symptomatic you must continue to self-isolate until you have shown no symptoms for three days. At the end of this period you will need to take an RAT (antigen test).

What to do if you’re stuck abroad with no money?

Alongside with having money transferred from home, if things get really bad there’s the option of asking the local Embassy for help. It’s their job to look after their nationals abroad and they can usually loan money to cover the costs of getting back home. Have you ever been stuck abroad with no money?

Are you stuck in a foreign country with no way home?

It’s possible that you thought you’d be leaving your home for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, only to find you woke up trapped in a foreign country that has closed its borders. You’re officially stuck in a foreign country with no apparent way home.

What to do if you have no money and no passport?

If you’re stranded with no funds and no passport, the embassy can help you get back on your feet. Ask around for the location of the embassy and go there in person; there are also 24-hour emergency phone numbers in case something happens for which you need assistance when the embassy is closed.

What happens if something goes sideways while you’re overseas?

If something goes sideways while you’re overseas, this at least allows the State Department to know where you are and what your plans are so they can offer assistance in times of need. If you didn’t register with STEP before you left for your vacation, do it now. Late is better than never.