Preparing your journey
Preparing your journey
Travel Info
For your safety while traveling, Pax Via Tours & Travel strongly recommends that every pilgrim know how to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate during their journey. U.S. embassies and consulates can assist American citizens with emergencies such as lost or stolen passports, medical emergencies, legal matters, natural disasters, and other urgent situations.
Visit the official U.S. Department of State website to locate the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in any country:
You can also enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before departure:
Enrollment is free and allows the U.S. Embassy to:
Contact you during emergencies.
Provide important safety and security updates.
Assist family members in reaching you during a crisis.
Help coordinate assistance during natural disasters, civil unrest, or other emergencies.
Police: Varies by country
Medical Emergency: Varies by country
Fire Department: Varies by country
Your Pax Via tour manager and local guide will provide country-specific emergency numbers upon arrival.
Please carry your passport with you at all times (or keep it secured as instructed by your tour manager). It is also recommended that you:
Make photocopies of your passport, driver's license, and credit cards.
Save digital copies in a secure cloud storage service.
Leave a copy with a trusted family member or friend at home.
For travelers visiting countries on your pilgrimage, official U.S. Embassy information can be found directly through the U.S. Department of State:
Israel
Palestinian Territories (Jerusalem)
Jordan
Egypt
Italy
Vatican City (served through the U.S. Embassy to Italy)
Greece
Turkey
Spain
Portugal
France
Ireland
Poland
Mexico
Additional embassy information for any Pax Via destination is available through the official U.S. Embassy directory listed above.
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