Travel Outside The United States

Following is helpful contact information to keep with you while traveling outside the United States. It is also helpful to take contact information for your primary care physician and spcialist(s):

• Emergency Assistance for American citizens traveling abroad: 888.407.4747  or 202.501.4444 (to call the United States while abroad, you must use the country code 001)
• Contact information for U.S. Embassies, Consulates and Diplomatic Missions:  www.usembassy.gov/  
  • Government personnel are available 24/7 to provide emergency assistance to American citizens. This includes help transferring oney from the U.S. for medical expenses, finding appropriate medical services and letting family and friends know what is happening.
• Credit card companies:
  • American Express 336.393.1111
  • Diners Club 303.799.1504
  • Discover 801.902.3100
  • MasterCard 636.722.7111
  • Visa 410.581.9994

NOTE: It is also advisable to take a copy of:

• Your prescriptions in case there are questions at a border or in case you need refills while abroad.
• A packet with health insurance information and claim forms
• A letter from your doctor describing your medical condition and medications you take

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