Travel & Visas
Europe’s new travel authorization is still on hold
ETIAS is not accepting applications. For Americans planning a visit, the official EU guidance is the place to start.
The September 28, 2026 edition
The latest briefings
The details that matter when home is more than one place. Explore more in the archive.
Taxes & Money
October 15 is approaching. Check which tax deadline is yours.
An extension to file and an extension to pay are different things. A quick check for Americans with an extended U.S. return.
Travel & Visas
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad? Start with your embassy.
The application route depends on where you live. Check the local instructions before sending your passport anywhere.
U.S. Affairs
Voting from abroad starts with a ballot request
Check your state’s instructions, request your absentee ballot, and make a return plan before the deadline.
Taxes & Money
Foreign bank accounts: the FBAR deadline to keep on your calendar
The foreign-account reporting threshold applies to combined accounts. The automatic extended filing deadline is generally October 15.
Travel & Visas
A UK visit and UK residency come with different ETA rules
The UK’s travel authorization is not for everyone. Existing immigration permission and dual citizenship can change the answer.
Living Abroad
The free embassy alerts worth adding to your inbox
The State Department’s STEP service sends destination updates and helps U.S. officials contact Americans in an emergency.
Living Abroad
Before the café comes the paperwork
Passports, tax records, voting details, and embassy contacts: a quieter kind of preparation for a life overseas.