Unexpected Help the U.S. Embassy Offers When You Travel Abroad
When you travel, the last thing you want to worry about is what to do if you get robbed, you need to navigate the legal system, or if you need medical attention. You probably know that you should contact the nearest US embassy if something serious happens, but they can help with many other things as well.
No matter how prepared you are for anything that might go wrong on your trip , you may still need help when it comes to communicating with local authorities, finding an English-speaking lawyer, or even getting proper medical attention. Here are some services that a U.S. embassy or consulate may offer you that you may not be aware of:
- Replace a stolen passport
- Connect with family, friends or employers
- Get Appropriate Medical Care
- Meet the urgent needs arising from the crime.
- Explain the local criminal justice process
- Get information about your case
- Connect you to local and US-based resources to help victims of crime
- Get information on any local and US victim compensation programs available.
- Please provide a list of local English speaking lawyers.
The availability of these resources can go a long way in helping you figure things out, especially if you don’t speak the local language. For more information and some things the embassy can not help you with, follow the link below.
Help for US Citizens Victims of Foreign Crimes | U.S. Department of State