Senator Marshall Offers Tips for Safe and Efficient Summer Travel

Washington – As the summer travel season approaches, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement to remind Kansans of the services his office offers to ensure individuals and families have safe and flawless travel experiences.

“As Kansans prepare for summer vacations or work trips abroad, it is important they take the necessary steps to ensure they have the proper documents and know how to connect with the State Department in case of an emergency,” said Senator Marshall. “My office stands ready to help anyone who needs additional assistance with a passport or other travel-related documents.”

Click HERE to request assistance from the Senator’s staff for passports, U.S. State Department documents, or other assistance with a federal agency. Since coming to office in 2017, the Senator’s office has assisted more than 760 Kansans obtain their passports for upcoming travel.

The U.S. State Department offers the following tips:

• Make sure your passport is ready for travel. Many countries require at least six months’ validity remaining in order to enter. Check your expiration date before you book.
• Visit travel.state.gov/destination to look up the State Department’s guidance for your destination, including local laws, passport validity requirements, the Travel Advisory level, and details about specific risks to U.S. citizens.
• Sign up for the State Department’s free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov to receive messages from the U.S. embassy, including alerts about any safety or security issues that arise while you’re traveling.

All Americans – whether flying domestically or internationally – must also have a Real ID. Kansans can click HERE to learn more about a Kansas-issued Real ID.