Find out what emergency help you can get from the U.S. Department of State if you are a U.S. citizen abroad. If you are a U.S. citizen who needs assistance outside the U.S., find and contact the nearest U.S. embassy for help with: Foreign crises and natural disasters Lost or stolen passports Medical emergencies Crime or arrest Missing persons Parental child abductions Death abroad Call 1-888-407-4747 if you are concerned about a family member outside the U.S. Read answers to frequently asked questions about how the Department of State can and cannot help U.S. citizens in a foreign crisis.