Americans: The Smart Traveler App You Need To Use

The second tab is embassies and consulates. This is super important because it tells you all the information you need to know to get in contact with your embassy or consulate in the country that you’re in. You want to know this information for emergency situations like if you lose your passport or get it stolen, if you are there during a natural disaster or if you get caught up in a riot. It will give you the information you need to contact your embassy or consulate to find out your next steps.

The third tab is the destination description. When you tap into here, it gives you a link that will take you to the Department of State’s information page for that country. 

The fourth tab is entry, exit and visa requirements. This is where you want to look at the very beginning of your trip planning. It will tell you all the information you need to know to get into that country. This will include visas, how long you’re going to need on your passport before it expires, how long you can stay in that particular country. Along with this information it includes some external links to the actual government website for further information. 

The fifth tab is safety and security. This is where you’ll find all the information of situations that could happen in that country and give you tips on what to do in those situations. It will also give you some tips on what you should be aware of while traveling there. 

The sixth tab is local laws and special circumstances. This explains what the laws in that country are to be aware of. It will also tell you a bit about natural disasters, outdoor recreation, LGBT travelers and faith based travelers. They include a lot of links to more information on their website. 

The seventh tab is the health tab. Here they tell you the information to dial for the emergency services in that country. This is great because every country has a different number to call emergency services, they are not all 911 like back home.

Here you’ll also find information about medical bills, insurance, prescriptions and vaccinations. You want to ensure you have the up to date required vaccines as well as anything that is an entry requirement for you to enter that country. This tab will also provide you with information on medical tourism, pharmaceuticals, air quality, adventure travel and so on. It will include links to their website for more information on particular things. 

The eighth tab is the travel and transportation tab. This gives you road conditions and safety traffic laws, and public transportation information. Anything to do with travel and transportation within that country, you’ll find it here.