For US Citizens: New STEP Program Effective 09/16/24

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abthreeBrazil expert16 September 2024 14:50:33

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09/19/24 This message was sent out by the US Embassy today:

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of the New Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Re-Enroll Now!

Location: Worldwide

Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Re-enroll in the new system at step.state.gov to continue receiving alerts.

The new STEP platform allows you to use a login.gov account to customize your subscriptions and receive country-specific email alerts during the timeframe of your choice. You can enroll multiple trips or locations at once and can modify your subscriptions or unenroll at any time.

Enrolling in STEP makes it easier for the nearest U.S embassy or consulate to contact you during an emergency and send you safety and security alerts. We strongly encourage all U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to enroll or re-enroll today to take advantage of new functionality.

Actions to Take:

· Visit step.state.gov to enroll in the updated STEP to set your preferences and continue receiving alerts and messages from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

· Encourage friends and family traveling or living internationally to enroll in STEP. Travelers may choose to sign up for alerts for individual trips or to receive alerts long-term for specific countries where they or their loved ones are visiting or residing.

· Follow the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs on social media (@travelgov) as well as the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Receive Embassy Alerts on WhatsApp:

· U.S. citizens in Brazil can receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates via WhatsApp. To follow the U.S. Citizens in Brazil WhatsApp Channel, click here using your device with WhatsApp installed. You can unfollow the channel at any time.

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It took me about eight minutes to re-enroll with login.gov. Note at the end of the letter that advisories can now also be received via WhatsApp.

rsrenfrewActive member16 September 2024 17:43:36

Thank you for the post. I updated my I information, but I don't remember it asking for my +55-11 cell so I am not sure I will get texts, which are easier to receive than emails, which I am overwhelmed with and someti mes miss and important one.

Again, thanks for the post. Anyone know about remote voting??

abthreeBrazil expert16 September 2024 18:11:34

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09/16/24 Thank you for the post. I updated my I information, but I don't remember it asking for my +55-11 cell so I am not sure I will get texts, which are easier to receive than emails, which I am overwhelmed with and someti mes miss and important one.

Again, thanks for the post. Anyone know about remote voting??

-@rsrenfrew

Click on this link using the phone on which you use WhatsApp, and the Consular connection should be added to your WhatsApp:

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vairm8jBKfhzWYUh5v1i

For voting information, go here and you should be redirected to your state for detailed instructions:

http://www.fvap.gov/

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