Feb 26th 2008, 05:46

Reconnect With Loved Ones Abroad

Locate the whereabouts of friends and family in other countries

Missing someone close to you? It’s just natural, especially if it’s been ages from the last time you got word.  You can count on your country to have them pinpointed. The U.S. consulates and embassies will assist you in finding your friends or relatives abroad, whether you’re simply wondering where they are or you need to inform them of home emergencies.

To avail of this service, contact the Department of State, Overseas Citizens Services by calling 202-647-5225.  You can also contact the American Citizens Services section of the U.S. embassy or consulate near you.  Phone and fax numbers of specific U.S. embassies and consulates are provided at the info home page, http://travel.state.gov or via the automated fax service by dialing 202-647-3000.

Prepare the following information before making a call:

• Your full name, address, phone number, and relationship
• Person’s name abroad
• Date and birthplace
• Last known address and phone number of the person inquired
• Reason for their travel or stay abroad
• Date of last contact
• Other information of concerning contact (friends, hotel, etc.)
• Passport number (if known)

For emergency messages regarding family matters:

• Nature of emergency
• How you want the message to be told
• Name, address, phone number, and relationship of the contact subject

You must be over 18 and provide a Privacy Act waiver to receive service.  You must also be a U.S. citizen, along with the subject inquired, to qualify.

Over 200,000 annual inquiries are accommodated and handled by the Department of State, U.S. embassies, and U.S. consulates abroad.

 

 

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