Here is part one of an article I wrote at my travel website.
What You Need to Know About Travel Registration
Many travelers using cheap flights do not know about the travel registration service provided by governments around the world. The following article provides general information about travel registration services that governments provide to their citizens. This can be a life saver!!
What is the purpose of travel registration?
The purpose of travel registration is to allow governments to contact their citizens in the event of a disaster, emergency or other crisis. This is a free service. An example of when a traveler can benefit from this service was seen in the recent Israel/Lebanese conflict. Travelers that had taken the time to register with their government were able to be contacted by the local embassy and advised of evacuation plans.
What is Travel Registration?
Travel registration is a free service provided by many Governments for their citizens who are traveling on vacation in a foreign country or who live in a foreign country. Registration allows you to record details about your planned trip or to provide your address if you are living long term in a foreign country.
