Consular Affairs

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November 6, 2012

Ballots, Bagels, and Brass Bands: Celebrating American Traditions in Kigali

From late-September through mid-October, U.S. embassies and consulates around the world hosted voting events to help U.S. citizens overseas participate… more

October 6, 2012

Embassies and Consulates Help Overseas U.S. Citizens To Vote

Register and/or request a ballot today using the federal post card application at www.FVAP.gov . Registration deadlines vary and some… more

October 2, 2012

Strategic Dialogue on International Travel: Exceeding the President's Travel and Tourism Goals

As the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, I had the distinct pleasure today of briefing leaders from the travel and… more

October 2, 2012

From Visas to Visitors -- More Travel, More Tourists, More Jobs

We at the State Department are well aware of the dynamic global tourism market of the 21st century -- and… more

August 2, 2012

The Hague Adoption Convention: In the Best Interests of the Child

I was in love -- from his deep dark eyes to his wavy hair to the way he clutched my… more

July 23, 2012

Ten Tips for U.S. Citizens Traveling to the London Olympics

Today marks five days until the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympics. Many U.S. citizens will be attending the Games,… more

July 20, 2012

Behind the Scenes With U.S. Consular Officers in China

On May 18, PBS' To The Contrary program aired a story about Foreign Service officers working behind the scenes in… more

July 3, 2012

New Video Invites Travelers to Visit the United States

The U.S. Department of State works hard to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States. We understand that keeping our… more

June 6, 2012

A Message to U.S. Citizens About Hurricane and Typhoon Season

U.S. citizens traveling to storm-prone regions during hurricane and typhoon season should carefully consider the potential dangers and inconveniences associated… more

May 25, 2012

A Day in the Office of Children's Issues

In recognition of National Missing Children's Day on May 25, the Office of Children's Issues and U.S. embassies and consulates… more

May 14, 2012

Pacific Partnership 2012 Departs for Indonesia

Pacific Partnership 2012 is the third mission to Indonesia since the tragic 2004 tsunami that led to the creation of… more

May 4, 2012

Statement on Chen Guangcheng

The Chinese Government stated today that Mr. Chen Guangcheng has the same right to travel abroad as any other citizen… more

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