When you travel to another country you are generally subject to that country’s laws and your actions and the legal protections available to you will be determined by that country’s laws—subject to possible treaties and other agreements the United States may have with the country you are visiting.

If you’re a U.S. citizen abroad or a relative of an U.S. citizen needing help abroad, contact the closest U.S. Embassy for assistance: https://www.usembassy.gov/

You can also visit the “Get Help in an Emergency” section on the U.S. Department of State (DOS) website by copying and pasting this URL (Uniform Resource Locator) into your internet browser:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies.html

Learn How the Department of State Can Help in an Emergency

Embassies can help with:

• Natural disasters and foreign crises

• Lost or stolen passports

• Medical emergencies

• Crime or arrest

• Missing persons

• Parental child abductions

• Death abroad

When traveling from Colorado or any other state to a foreign country, U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country they are visiting. This means that legal protections and the consequences of any actions taken in that country are governed by its laws, which can be significantly different from U.S. laws. However, international treaties and agreements between the United States and the country in question may influence this relationship. In case of emergencies or legal issues abroad, U.S. citizens can seek assistance from the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The U.S. Department of State provides support in various emergencies, including natural disasters, lost or stolen passports, medical emergencies, arrests, missing persons, parental child abductions, and deaths. It is important for travelers to be aware of the resources available through the U.S. Department of State and to understand that while abroad, they are protected by and subject to local laws.