Abroad Travel Information

International Affairs and Protocol

Here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer when traveling abroad:

Register with the State Department so they can better assist you in an emergency
Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page
Check your overseas medical insurance coverage
Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws
Take precautions to avoid being a target of crime
Contact U.S. Embassies and Consulates whose information appears on the Bureau of Consular Affairs. They will be able to assist you, should an emergency arise

For detailed information about steps you can take to ensure a safe trip, see the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs.

International Travel Clinic
The City’s Health Department provides travel immunization by appointment. Please call 816-513-6128 for availability and appointment scheduling. TB skin tests are available on a walk-in basis. Available times are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All services are provided at the City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department, 2400 Troost Ave. Suite 1100, Kansas City, Mo. 64108. For more information visit www.kcmo.org/health