General Information

Registration for U.S. Citizens

Online Travel Registration Website for American Citizens  

The State Department recently launched a secure online travel registration website which will allow you, as an American citizen, to record foreign trip and residence information that the Department of State can use to communicate with you and assist you in case of an emergency.

US citizens around the world who travel or reside abroad can access this site either through a link on http://travel.state.gov or directly at
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs. We invite you to register yourself and your family and get acquainted with travel registration. If you are already registered with this Consulate, please re-register on line to update your records.

The new Internet travel registration service for American citizens allows you to register and updater your contact information on the Internet at any time, making it easier for you to keep your information current. The site also provides you with up-to-date travel information customized to your unique travel agenda and itinerary. The data you provide is secured behind Department of State firewalls, accessed only by cleared personnel in Embassies, Consulates, and the Department of State, and releasable only under the provisions of the Privacy Act.

Let us know how you like the new site. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions about our travel registration website, please send an email to CAIbrs@state.gov If you are repeatedly unable to register, please contact the Consulate directly at ShanghaiACS@state.gov for assistance