It’s almost time for Diversity Visa 2025 selections! Starting May 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. EDT, you will be able to check the status of your entry by entering your confirmation number at dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/. This is the ONLY way to check if you have been selected to participate.

Our Department of State Office of Children’s Issues plays a vital role in preventing and resolving cases of international parental child abduction. The 10th Annual Report on International Child Abduction is now available. Read the 2024 report ow.ly/QG9050Rrfzg

When it comes to identity documents, no detail is too small. Be sure your passport application is completed correctly and accurately – from your name to your SSN to your emergency contact information. Don't leave anything out! Avoid delays by getting it right the first time!

You know (because we keep reminding you 🤣) to check your destination’s travel advisory before you book your dream vacation, but did you notice any letters in the corner of the advisory? These are risk indicators. Learn what each one means at ow.ly/VzAj50Rp6xK

We’re just a Fortnight away from the European leg of The Eras Tour, and we know A LOT of people are traveling to attend a show -- whether kicking it off in Paris or saying So Long, London. We want you to have The Best Day, but also to Stay, Stay, Stay safe. Sign up for the Smart

Turks and Caicos Islands: We urge all travelers to carefully check your luggage for stray ammunition or forgotten weapons before departing from the United States. Firearms, ammunition (including stray bullets), and other weapons are not permitted in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Heading overseas this summer? Think of what you can buy with the $60 of expedited passport processing fees you saved by planning ahead! Passport processing times are currently 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service. travel.state.gov/passport

Reminder: the entry period for DV-2025 closed November 7, 2023. Do not be fooled by people or websites asking you to provide your information to enter now. These are scams. The applications selected for further processing will become available May 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. EDT at

How are you celebrating Earth Day? A few ideas:
🌳 Plant a tree.
🗑️ Organize a trash clean-up.
🍅 Build a community garden.
❌ Reduce your use of single-use plastic.
♻️ Learn how to recycle in your community.

Simple actions can have a global impact. 🌎
#EarthDay2024

It’s #SuperSaturday at the Consulate! Hyderabad’s Consulate Team opened its doors on the weekend to help meet demand for visitor visas. 1500 applicants had their visa interviews today and will travel to the U.S. for business, tourism, or to visit family members! #USIndiaFWD

Chiapas, Mexico: Due to rising violence and security concerns in the state of Chiapas, U.S. government employees are restricted from travel to the following areas of Chiapas as listed here: ow.ly/fl9v50Rkk1B

Our Travel Advisories provide country-specific safety information. There are four different advisory levels. Find the travel advisory for your destination at travel.state.gov/destination.

Pleased to visit the great team at the Washington Passport Agency today. Don’t forget to check your passport’s expiration date and validity for your travel destinations. Congrats to all first-time applicants: some 48% of Americans now have a passport (an all-time record)!

Only 100 days until the Olympics! Which event are you most excited to watch?
If you're planning to travel for the Games, check your passport expiration date NOW and be sure to visit U.S. Embassy France's events page for everything you need to need to know as you get ready for your

Haiti: The airport in Port-au-Prince remains closed. The airports in Cap-Haitien and Les Cayes are open and have resumed limited commercial flight activity with connecting flights available to the United States. The U.S. government is no longer arranging departures for U.S.

It’s true – we're thinking about passports all day, every day. And while we don’t expect you to do the same, it’s a good idea to know your passport’s expiration date and set a calendar reminder to renew at least six months before it expires. 😊📅✅

Are you traveling or living outside the U.S.? STEP is a free service that sends you emails with updates from the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest you. If there’s an emergency where you are, it helps us contact you with instructions on what to do. Sign up at

Jordan: As of Sat, April 13, 11:00pm local time, Jordanian airspace is temporarily closed to flights due to security concerns. Contact your airline directly regarding flight changes or updates. Exercise caution and monitor local media. More info at: jo.usembassy.gov/security-alert…