U.S.Embassies and diplomatic facilities throughout the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia remain closed through Aug 10

August 8, 2013

U.S.Embassies and diplomatic facilities throughout the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia remain closed through Aug 10.

The State Department did not advise against travel to any particular country but urged Americans to be especially mindful of their surroundings—particularly in tourist areas—and to register their travel plans with the State Department, STEP (Smart Travel Enrollment Program).

What is a traveler to do when the U.S. Embassy closes?

The State Department has emergency instructions indicated for each embassy that is closed. Please refer to http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_6037.html for specific embassy instruction, and emergency contact information. Monitoring the embassy’s website is the best way to obtain the most up-to-date information and most current emergency contact information.