US State Department

Travel advisories, visa requirements and embassy contacts

US State Department provides current travel advisories, entry rules, embassy and consulate contacts, and published monthly visa bulletin dates; guidance may be incomplete; consular agencies are excluded.

Get embassy contacts

List U.S. embassies and consulates shown on a country information page, with available contact details. Consular agencies are not included.

Your information

Country

Country name or two-letter code, for example Brazil or BR.

1 credit per run

Example results

Country: Brazil
Page Link: travel.state.gov
Offices: Offices
Name City Email Page Link Phone Number Website Link Street Address Emergency After Hours Phone
U.S. Embassy Brasilia
Brasilia
[email protected]
travel.state.gov
+011-55-61-3312-7000
br.usembassy.gov
SES 801 - Avenida das Nacoes, Lote 3
+011-55-61-3312-7400
U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre
[email protected]
travel.state.gov
+011-55-51-3345-6000
br.usembassy.gov
Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889, Passo d'Areia
+011-55-51-3345-6000
U.S. Consulate General Recife
Recife
[email protected]
travel.state.gov
+011-55-81-3416-3050
br.usembassy.gov
Rua Goncalves Maia, 163, Boa Vista
+011-55-81-3416-3060
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
[email protected]
travel.state.gov
+011-55-21-3823-2000
br.usembassy.gov
Avenida Presidente Wilson, 147, Castelo
+011-55-21-3823-2029
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
[email protected]
travel.state.gov
+011-3230-2170
br.usembassy.gov
Rua Henri Dunant, 500 Chacara Santo Antonio
+011-3250-5000

Offices
Name	City	Email	Page Link	Phone Number	Website Link	Street Address	Emergency After Hours Phone
U.S. Embassy Brasilia	Brasilia	[email protected]	travel.state.gov	+011-55-61-3312-7000	br.usembassy.gov	SES 801 - Avenida das Nacoes, Lote 3	+011-55-61-3312-7400
U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre	Porto Alegre	[email protected]	travel.state.gov	+011-55-51-3345-6000	br.usembassy.gov	Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889, Passo d'Areia	+011-55-51-3345-6000
U.S. Consulate General Recife	Recife	[email protected]	travel.state.gov	+011-55-81-3416-3050	br.usembassy.gov	Rua Goncalves Maia, 163, Boa Vista	+011-55-81-3416-3060
U.S. Consulate General Rio de Janeiro	Rio de Janeiro	[email protected]	travel.state.gov	+011-55-21-3823-2000	br.usembassy.gov	Avenida Presidente Wilson, 147, Castelo	+011-55-21-3823-2029
U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo	Sao Paulo	[email protected]	travel.state.gov	+011-3230-2170	br.usembassy.gov	Rua Henri Dunant, 500 Chacara Santo Antonio	+011-3250-5000

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About US State Department

US State Department returns country travel advisories, including nationwide and regional levels, for a country name or two-letter code.

Get entry requirements returns travel rules; Get embassy contacts returns U.S. offices; both need a country name or two-letter code.

Get visa bulletin returns family or employment preference cut-off dates by area; choose a chart and optionally a month and category group.

Built by Fous from travel.state.gov and checked automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 29, 2026. Fous is not affiliated with US State Department.

Actions

Get embassy contacts

1 credit per run

List U.S. embassies and consulates shown on a country information page, with available contact details. Consular agencies are not included.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Country`country`	Text	Required	Country name or two-letter code, for example Brazil or BR.Example: Brazil

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Country`country`	Text	Country name on the information page.Example: Brazil
Offices`offices`	List	Embassies and consulates in the order listed on the page.
City`offices[].city`	Text	City named by the office heading, if shown.Example: Brasilia
Name`offices[].name`	Text	Name of the U.S. embassy or consulate.Example: U.S. Embassy Brasilia
Email`offices[].email`	Text	Email address, if shown.Example: [email protected]
Page Link`offices[].page_link`	Text	Country information page where this office is listed.Example: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html
Phone Number`offices[].phone_number`	Text	Main phone number, if shown.Example: +011-55-61-3312-7000
Website Link`offices[].website_link`	Text	Office website link, if shown.Example: https://br.usembassy.gov/
Street Address`offices[].street_address`	Text	Street address, excluding the last locality line when separately shown.Example: SES 801 - Avenida das Nacoes, Lote 3
Emergency After Hours Phone`offices[].emergency_after_hours_phone`	Text	Emergency after-hours phone number, if shown.Example: +011-55-61-3312-7400
Page Link`page_link`	Text	Country information page link.Example: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html

Example result

For Country: Brazil

JSON

{
  "country": "Brazil",
  "offices": [
    {
      "city": "Brasilia",
      "name": "U.S. Embassy Brasilia",
      "email": "[email protected]",
      "page_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html",
      "phone_number": "+011-55-61-3312-7000",
      "website_link": "https://br.usembassy.gov/",
      "street_address": "SES 801 - Avenida das Nacoes, Lote 3",
      "emergency_after_hours_phone": "+011-55-61-3312-7400"
    },
    {
      "city": "Porto Alegre",
      "name": "U.S. Consulate General Porto Alegre",
      "email": "[email protected]",
      "page_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html",
      "phone_number": "+011-55-51-3345-6000",
      "website_link": "https://br.usembassy.gov/",
      "street_address": "Avenida Assis Brasil, 1889, Passo d'Areia",
      "emergency_after_hours_phone": "+011-55-51-3345-6000"
    },
    {
      "city": "Recife",
      "name": "U.S. Consulate General Recife",
      "email": "[email protected]",
      "page_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html",
      "phone_number": "+011-55-81-3416-3050",
      "website_link": "https://br.usembassy.gov/",
      "street_address": "Rua Goncalves Maia, 163, Boa Vista",
      "emergency_after_hours_phone": "+011-55-81-3416-3060"
    }
  ],
  "page_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/brazil.html"
}

Get entry requirements

1 credit per run

Get entry requirements for U.S. passport holders visiting a country, including passport, visa, vaccination and currency rules. Information reflects the country page and may not cover every situation.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Country`country`	Text	Required	Country name or two-letter code, for example Brazil or BR.Example: JP

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Country`country`	Text	Country name on the country information page.Example: Japan
Page Link`page_link`	Text	Link to the country information page.Example: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/japan.html
Last Updated`last_updated`	Date	Date the country information page was last updated, in YYYY-MM-DD format, when shown.Example: 2025-08-11
Tourist Visa Required`tourist_visa_required`	Text	Tourist visa rule as stated in the travel requirements.Example: No visa required for stays less than 90 days.
Vaccinations Required`vaccinations_required`	Text	Vaccination rule as stated in the travel requirements.Example: No vaccinations are required.
Entry Exit Visa Summary`entry_exit_visa_summary`	Text	Short summary of the entry, exit and visa requirements section.Example: The section links to: Embassy of Japan in the United States; Visit Japan Web…
Passport Validity Required`passport_validity_required`	Text	Passport validity rule as stated in the travel requirements.Example: Passport must be valid for the entire stay.
Blank Passport Pages Required`blank_passport_pages_required`	Text	Required blank passport pages as stated in the travel requirements.Example: 1 blank page required per entry stamp.
Currency Restrictions for Exit`currency_restrictions_for_exit`	Text	Currency declaration or limit on exit.Example: ¥1,000,000 or more to be declared.
Currency Restrictions for Entry`currency_restrictions_for_entry`	Text	Currency declaration or limit on entry.Example: ¥1,000,000 or more to be declared (about 6,450 USD).

Example result

For Country: JP

JSON

{
  "country": "Japan",
  "page_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/japan.html",
  "last_updated": "2025-08-11",
  "tourist_visa_required": "No visa required for stays less than 90 days.",
  "vaccinations_required": "No vaccinations are required.",
  "entry_exit_visa_summary": "The section links to: Embassy of Japan in the United States; Visit Japan Web – To complete arrival procedures ahead of traveling.",
  "passport_validity_required": "Passport must be valid for the entire stay.",
  "blank_passport_pages_required": "1 blank page required per entry stamp.",
  "currency_restrictions_for_exit": "¥1,000,000 or more to be declared.",
  "currency_restrictions_for_entry": "¥1,000,000 or more to be declared (about 6,450 USD)."
}

Get travel advisory

1 credit per run

Get the current U.S. travel advisory for a country, including risk indicators and regions at different levels. Country codes use two letters.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Country`country`	Text	Required	Country name or two-letter code, for example Mexico or MX.Example: Mexico

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Country`country`	Text	Country name.Example: Mexico
Summary`summary`	Text	Travel advisory guidance and summary text.Example: Exercise normal precautions in Japan. U.S. citizens should always exercise…
Date Issued`date_issued`	Text	Date the travel advisory was issued, in YYYY-MM-DD format.Example: 2026-05-29
Advisory Link`advisory_link`	Text	Page link to the travel advisory.Example: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html
Advisory Level`advisory_level`	Number	Nationwide travel advisory level from 1 to 4.Example: 2
Risk Indicators`risk_indicators`	List	Risk indicators listed for the advisory.
Advisory Level Words`advisory_level_words`	Text	Meaning of the nationwide travel advisory level.Example: Exercise increased caution
Regions with Different Level`regions_with_different_level`	List	Named areas with a level different from the nationwide level.
Region Name`regions_with_different_level[].region_name`	Text	Name of the region.Example: State of Colima
Advisory Level`regions_with_different_level[].advisory_level`	Number	Region advisory level from 1 to 4.Example: 4
Advisory Level Words`regions_with_different_level[].advisory_level_words`	Text	Meaning of the region advisory level.Example: Do not travel

Example result

For Country: Mexico

JSON

{
  "country": "Mexico",
  "summary": "Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.\n\nMany violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include h…",
  "date_issued": "2026-05-29",
  "advisory_link": "https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/mexico.html",
  "advisory_level": 2,
  "risk_indicators": [
    "Terrorism",
    "Crime",
    "Kidnapping or Hostage Taking"
  ],
  "advisory_level_words": "Exercise increased caution",
  "regions_with_different_level": [
    {
      "region_name": "State of Colima",
      "advisory_level": 4,
      "advisory_level_words": "Do not travel"
    },
    {
      "region_name": "State of Guerrero",
      "advisory_level": 4,
      "advisory_level_words": "Do not travel"
    },
    {
      "region_name": "State of Michoacan",
      "advisory_level": 4,
      "advisory_level_words": "Do not travel"
    }
  ]
}

Get visa bulletin

1 credit per run

Get the current or a chosen monthly U.S. Visa Bulletin with family and employment preference cut-off dates by area. Upcoming months are included only when published.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Chart`chart`	Text	Optional	Chart to read, for example dates_for_filing.Example: Dates for filing
Month`month`	Text	Optional	Bulletin month, for example 2026-10. Omit for the current bulletin.Example: 2026-10
Category Group`category_group`	Text	Optional	Preference categories to include, for example employment.Example: Employment

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Categories`categories`	List	Preference categories in bulletin order.
China`categories[].china`	Text	Cut-off as YYYY-MM-DD, Current or Unavailable.Example: 2020-01-22
India`categories[].india`	Text	Cut-off as YYYY-MM-DD, Current or Unavailable.Example: 2020-01-22
Mexico`categories[].mexico`	Text	Cut-off as YYYY-MM-DD, Current or Unavailable.Example: 2008-01-01
Plain Name`categories[].plain_name`	Text	Preference category and meaning.Example: F1: Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
Philippines`categories[].philippines`	Text	Cut-off as YYYY-MM-DD, Current or Unavailable.Example: 2013-05-01
Bulletin Link`categories[].bulletin_link`	Text	Link to the bulletin page for this category.Example: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/v…
Category Code`categories[].category_code`	Text	Preference category.Example: F1
All Other Countries`categories[].all_other_countries`	Text	Cut-off as YYYY-MM-DD, Current or Unavailable.Example: 2020-01-22
Bulletin Link`bulletin_link`	Text	Bulletin page link.Example: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/v…
Bulletin Month`bulletin_month`	Text	Bulletin month in YYYY-MM format.Example: 2026-09

Example result

For

JSON

{
  "categories": [
    {
      "china": "2020-01-22",
      "india": "2020-01-22",
      "mexico": "2008-01-01",
      "plain_name": "F1: Unmarried adult sons and daughters of U.S. citizens",
      "philippines": "2013-05-01",
      "bulletin_link": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-september-2026.html",
      "category_code": "F1",
      "all_other_countries": "2020-01-22"
    },
    {
      "china": "2026-08-22",
      "india": "2026-08-22",
      "mexico": "2025-08-22",
      "plain_name": "F2A: Spouses and unmarried minor children of permanent residents",
      "philippines": "2026-08-22",
      "bulletin_link": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-september-2026.html",
      "category_code": "F2A",
      "all_other_countries": "2026-08-22"
    },
    {
      "china": "2019-08-22",
      "india": "2019-08-22",
      "mexico": "2009-02-15",
      "plain_name": "F2B: Unmarried adult sons and daughters of permanent residents",
      "philippines": "2013-06-01",
      "bulletin_link": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-september-2026.html",
      "category_code": "F2B",
      "all_other_countries": "2019-08-22"
    }
  ],
  "bulletin_link": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2026/visa-bulletin-for-september-2026.html",
  "bulletin_month": "2026-09"
}

For developers

Run this workflow from your own code. In Studio, turn on Developer mode and create an API key.

cURL

# First set your key: export FOUS_API_KEY='YOUR_FOUS_API_KEY'
: "${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY before running this example}"

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 120 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@us-state-department",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_embassy_contacts",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "country": "Brazil"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Compare travel advisory levels across destinations.
Review entry rules when planning country travel.
Find embassy and consulate contact details by country.
Track family and employment preference cut-off dates.
Prepare travel guidance using passport and currency rules.

Questions

Is Fous affiliated with US State Department?

No. Fous is not affiliated with US State Department. This workflow reads the public travel.state.gov website and returns its data.

How much does it cost?

Each run costs 1 credit. With pay-as-you-go, a credit costs 1¢; monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a US State Department account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from travel.state.gov when you run it; repeating the same request within a day may return the saved result. Fous checks this workflow automatically; it last passed a check on Sep 29, 2026.