Can the US embassy send an American citizen home for free?
He's been sick for over a year and can't afford to go to the doctor or buy medicines, and has to take care of an 8 month old child. He's overstayed already by a year.
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7Is the 8 month old child also an American citizen?– DJClayworthCommented Aug 13, 2017 at 20:29
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19Why did this person wait a year past their allotted time to address this?– jpmc26Commented Aug 14, 2017 at 7:20
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6@StigTore uh, no - it is true that the country has to, under international law, admit their own citizens into their country, but there is no requirement for them to actually help their citizens travel to the border. I have no idea where you get the idea that the US embassy has to help in this case, but its simply not true. If the person in question arrived at a US border, they would be admitted - but thats it as far as legal obligations stand.– user29788Commented Aug 14, 2017 at 9:41
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3Not helpful in this case, sorry, but Travel Insurance is essential when travelling outside your own country or states (or eg EU citizen travelling outside EU). I always ensure I have the insurance, not so much for lost property, but for medical and legal issues that might adversely affect me or my family. Hope all goes well...– MikeWCommented Aug 14, 2017 at 10:29
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8@xoxo If he is not on the birth certificate and if he has not adopted the baby, I have a hard time seeing how it is his son in any way that is relevant to the authorities. Could you clarify if there is anything missing from the story?– pipeCommented Aug 14, 2017 at 16:44
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U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the United Arab Emirates Emergency Financial Assistance
U.S. consuls can assist U.S. citizens abroad who are temporarily destitute due to unforeseen circumstances.
U.S. citizens in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain who find themselves in these circumstances should contact the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. U.S. citizens in Dubai and other Emirates including southern Emirates should contact the Consulate in Dubai. You may also contact the State Department’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 (during business hours) or 202-647-5225 (after hours).
Consular officers can help destitute Americans contact family, bank, or employer to arrange for transfer of funds. In some cases, these funds can be wired through the Department of State. For information on how a consular officer can help under these circumstances, see Emergency Financial Assistance for U.S. Citizens Abroad
Emergency Contact
P.O. Box 4009
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +971-2 414 2200
Contact the US embassy. Here is a list of what they will do. They will give you a loan to travel home if there is no other source of money, and they will insist of getting repaid.
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what do u think will gonna happen to him if he surrender to US EMBASSY AND TO HIS CHILD– xoxoCommented Aug 14, 2017 at 2:56
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29He does not "surrender" to the US embassy. He asks about assistance. Surrendering would be to the Emirates immigration authorities. And if the child has the wrong father on the birth certificate, that needs to be sorted out first. Again the best bet is to talk to the embassy.– o.m.Commented Aug 14, 2017 at 4:30
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9@xoxo the only reason to "surrender" to authorities of your own countries is if you're fugitive of the law and are giving up your attempts to escape arrest. If that's the case here, he would certainly be brought back by the US government, in handcuffs and ankle chains, escorted by a pair of US Marshalls.– jwentingCommented Aug 14, 2017 at 9:56
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2Is it really "will"? I read "can", and I see no promise of giving you a loan (merely assisting in contacting your bank, or in transferring money, etc). Also, I read "unanticipated", and something tells me the consulate/embassy will consider letting one year pass as not unanticipated.– DamonCommented Aug 15, 2017 at 14:40