Official Resources for Travelers

Passport and Visa Services

1. International Air Transport Association (IATA)
   • IATA Travel Centre
   • Provides information on passport, visa, health requirements, as well as customs, currency, and airport regulations.
2. U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
   • Travel.State.Gov
   • Offers information on U.S. passport applications, visa services, and travel advisories for U.S. citizens traveling abroad.
3. VisaHQ
   • VisaHQ
   • Offers services related to visa applications and passport services for multiple countries.

Health and Safety Information

1. World Health Organization (WHO)
   • WHO International Travel and Health
   • Offers health advice and updates on travel vaccines and global health risks.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
   • CDC Travelers’ Health
   • Provides health advisories, vaccine recommendations, and disease outbreak alerts for international travelers.
3. National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC)
   • TravelHealthPro
   • Provides health information for UK residents traveling abroad.
4. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
   • IFRC
   • Offers global disaster and crisis response information, which can be vital for travelers in affected areas.
5. International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT)
   • IAMAT
   • Offers global health advice for travelers, including information about diseases and vaccinations.
6. World Health Organization (WHO) – Travel and Health
   • WHO Travel Health
   • Provides health-related advice for international travel, including vaccination requirements and health risks.

Security and Travel Regulations

1. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
   • TSA
   • Provides security protocols and guidelines for travelers flying within or to/from the U.S. Includes a detailed list of items that can and can’t be brought onto airplanes.
2. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
   • CBP
   • Manages and controls the movement of goods, animals, and people into and out of the U.S.
3. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – Mobile Passport Control
   • Mobile Passport Control App
   • Expedites the entry process for U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors through a mobile app.
4. Global Entry
   • Global Entry Program
   • Allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
5. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
   • STEP Program
   • A free service that allows U.S. citizens traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
6. TSA PreCheck
   • TSA PreCheck Program
   • Allows travelers deemed low-risk to pass through an expedited security screening at certain U.S. airports.
7. CLEAR
   • CLEAR Program
   • Uses biometrics for expedited security clearance at airports and other venues.