Let me suggest that you make copies of identification documents like
your passport and leave them with someone you trust back home so that,
if your passport should be lost or stolen etc., you can at the very
least get the copy faxed or emailed etc so that you have some evidence
of who you are. Having the document copies notarized might not be a bad
idea either and you might get those couriered to you as even better
evidence than the faxed copies.
Actually, a good idea to photocopy all of the stuff in your wallet
periodically. Much easier to get replaced if you lose your wallet if you
at least know what was in there etc.
On 03/06/2014 11:08 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
This is something that every citizen should do when traveling to a potentially
sketchy foreign country.
In advance of your trip check the State Department web site for the contact
information of the local embassy or consulate. Upon arrival, call them,
identify yourself as a U.S. citizen, and ask to speak to the RSO (Resident
Security Officer) on the duty desk.
When you get to the RSO, identify yourself and let them know you are In-country
and would like to check in. They will ask for your location and departure date.
It's a courtesy to call them and let them know when you leave, although not
required.
Here's the deal: If the RSO has a record of you being in-country and all hell
starts breaking loose or there is a reason for U.S. citizens to be in danger,
they will try to contact you. It's also handy if you don't show up at home and
someone has to go looking for you.
Dan BTDT
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On Jun 2, 2014, at 11:25 PM, "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com> wrote:
I asked Grndson to check in/register with American embassy/consulate - "Just in case
you might need some 'help,' at least let somebody know you're there."
Wilton
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