The Department of State cautions U.S. citizens of the dangers of travel to Tunisia. This is an update to the information on the current security situation in Tunisia posted on September 15, 2012. The warning is to inform the possibility violent demonstrations. On September 14, 2012 the Department of State commanded the departure of all non-emergency U.S. government individuals from Tunisia, after the attack on the U.S. Embassy and the American Cooperative School in Tunis. While the Consular Section is open for public services, the Embassy’s ability to handle emergencies involving U.S. citizens throughout Tunisia is constrained. The security circumstances …
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Libya Travel Advisory
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya. On September 12, 2012 the Department of State sent orders for the departure of all non-emergency U.S. government individuals from Libya, subsequent to the assault on the U.S. Diplomatic embassy in Benghazi. The political attacks have increased in Tripoli and Benghazi. The airports in Benghazi and Tripoli are open and U.S. citizens are advised to leave the country by commercial air. U.S. citizens traveling to Libya should stay alert and aware, exclude unnecessary travel in the country, make their own potential emergency plans, inform the government of their …
PASS Cards
What Are They and How Do I Obtain One? A big concern for travellers is losing their passport while abroad. There are few things that could hamper a safe and relaxing vacation more that not being able to present the necessary documents at Customs. Luckily with a PASS Card, there is less concern if you are travelling in Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. A PASS Card, or a passport card as it is oftentimes called, can be more than just a great sense of security – if you are travelling in these countries it can actually be substituted for …
