The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service from the U.S. Department of State that allows U.S.
23 steps across 7 sections
1. Create a Login.gov Account
- Visit mytravel.state.gov or step.state.gov
- Create a Login.gov account (the government's unified login system) or sign in with an existing one
- Verify your email address
2. Complete Your Profile
- Enter personal information: name, date of birth, citizenship
- Provide contact details: email, phone number(s)
- Add passport information
3. Register a Trip or Residence
- Select destination country (auto-fill as you type — this refers to the country, not a specific city)
- Enter travel dates (arrival and departure)
- Select the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to where you will be staying
- Provide your in-country contact information (hotel address, phone number, etc.)
- State the purpose of travel (tourism, business, education, etc.)
- Add an emergency contact in the U.S. for each trip
4. Submit
- Review your information and submit
- You will begin receiving alerts for your registered destination(s)
5. Embassy Alerts
- Receive email alerts about safety conditions in your destination country
- Get notified about natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorist threats, health emergencies, and other security concerns
- Receive travel advisories and updates specific to your destination
6. Emergency Assistance
- Helps the U.S. Embassy/Consulate locate and assist you in an emergency (natural disaster, political crisis, family emergency)
- Facilitates evacuation coordination if needed
- Allows the embassy to contact your designated emergency contact in the U.S. if they cannot reach you
- Enables faster communication during crises (e.g., the embassy can send targeted messages to registered travelers in affected areas)
7. Routine Services
- Information about local services, cultural events, and community resources (for resident enrollments)
- Voting information for overseas U.S. citizens