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International travel: registering with origin government
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[[File:Pasaporte_Republica_Argentina.png|thumb|250px|right|Passport of Argentina, seen in 2012]]
'''Novice travelers'''. Be careful if your travelers have not traveled internationally before. They may need advice on certain matters, including immigration procedures, currency, time changes, language, and culture. In particular, check they have a passport or other acceptable identity document.
 
'''Registering with your nation's government'''
Some countries have programs that allow their residents who travel internationally to register with their foreign service offices and/or their nation's embassy or consulate that serves their destination. The U.S. Department of State version of this program is called the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). An external link to the program is [https://step.state.gov/step/ https://step.state.gov/step/]. The benefits of registering may include receiving safety and emergency communications.
 
'''Government advice and warnings'''. Some governments issue travel advice and warnings to their citizens about travel to other countries. For example: