Register With STEP When Moving Overseas
As soon as we arrive in Spain, we’ll register our Spanish address with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). We do this for short trips and vacations we take outside the US now. It’s just as important when moving for a longer period of time. STEP is a free service run by the US Department of State that lets US citizens register their location when they’re outside the United States.
Why Register With STEP?
The main benefit is simple: it helps the US Embassy know where you are and how to reach you if needed.
That can include:
It takes just minutes to setup and even less if you’re already registered. Once your foreign address is in the system, you’ll receive updates relevant to where you are.