Your Passport to American Diplomacy U.S. Department of State
Did you know that only about one penny of every federal dollar goes to international affairs?
Yet, the U.S. Department of State, through its embassies and consulates in nearly 80 countries, works to:
Avoid war
Keep dangerous weapons out of dangerous hands
Advance democracy and human rights
Fight terrorism
Keep drugs out of our country
Combat global poverty
Help refugees
Create a healthier world
Pursue U.S. interests at the United Nations
Our work helps keep Americans safe and prosperous, and sustains America’s leadership across the globe.
Did you know that the U.S. Department of State helps Americans?
We can:
Issue a passport
Provide travel information on any country
Help you to find and do business abroad
Advise on working with foreign governments
Help you learn about other cultures through exchange programs
Answer inquiries about a relative living abroad
Assist in the adoption of a foreign child
Help if a family member dies overseas
Assist if you or a relative is arrested abroad
Help evacuate you from a dangerous situation abroad
To learn more about how the U.S. Department of State helps with travel information and services, visit http://www.travel.state.gov To learn more about foreign policy, visit http://www.state.gov
