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 Oklahomans travel abroad, they are subject to the laws of the country they are visiting. This means that their legal rights and the protections afforded to them will be governed by the host country's legal system, which can differ significantly from U.S. laws. However, international treaties and agreements between the United States and other countries may influence this dynamic. In case of emergencies such as natural disasters, lost or stolen passports, medical issues, arrests, missing persons, parental child abductions, or death, U.S. citizens should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The U.S. Department of State provides support to its citizens through its embassies and consulates worldwide and has resources available on its website for those in need of emergency help. It's important for travelers to be aware of these resources and how to access them in case of an emergency while outside the United States.