State Dept Seeks Input on Traveler Safety Enrollment Update
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. State Department wants your feedback on updating the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which helps Americans and certain travelers stay safe abroad. They’re asking for comments by May 11, 2026, to make sure the info they collect is useful and easy to provide. This update won’t cost you money but aims to keep the process quick and smooth—just about 5 minutes per response!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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STEP Enrollment: Voluntary, 5-Minute Online Form
You (U.S. nationals, U.S. non-citizen nationals, and Third Country Nationals) can voluntarily enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) online at https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step. The Department estimates 1,750,000 responses, an average time of 5 minutes per response, and a total burden of 145,833 hours; enrollment is electronic and voluntary under OMB Control No. 1405-0152.
Paper Form Reactivation and Third‑Party Enrollment
The Department is seeking to reactivate the paper version of the STEP form and enable third‑party enrollment capability in STEP's software so third parties can enroll travelers on their behalf. The modernization effort is described as a planned change to the program's collection methods and was supported in public comment.
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