Question: What should be considered when traveling on business overseas?
Answer: Before traveling overseas, you will want to review business travel in the Country Commercial Guides (CCG) from the U.S. Commercial Service and Travel Warnings and Advisories by the U.S. State Department. This will help you in understanding the culture for successful business relationships and also make you aware of security issues in the country you plan to use it. The CCG is accessible here .

Question: How can I find out the visa requirements for the country that I will be traveling to?
Answer: The U.S. State Department publishes a list of Foreign Entry Requirements designed for U.S. citizens traveling on tourism or on business. The list contains detailed information of all the documents required, and the contact information for foreign embassies in the U.S. The information is available on http://www.travel.state.gov under Foreign Entry Requirements.

Question: Where is the information on Travel Warnings and advisories available?
Answer: Travel Warnings and Advisories are issued by the U.S. State Department and provides citizens with up to date information on travel considerations for countries and regions. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets. This information is available
here .

Question: How can the U.S. Export Assistance Center make my business travel more effective?
Answer: The Gold Key Service, a customized U.S. Department of Commerce program, helps U.S. companies promote their products overseas and meet potential trade partners abroad. The Gold Key is a custom-tailored program that combines orientation briefings, market research, and appointments with potential partners, interpreter service for meetings and assistance with developing follow-up strategies. The Gold Key service is now available in more than 80 of the world’s best export markets. For more information, contact Ms. Terez Wood at (215) 597-6101.

Question: Anything else?
Answer: Make sure all immunizations are up to date. Be sure to bring all medications in your carry-on luggage. Make a copy of your U.S. passport and foreign visa and keep it in a separate location. Know the telephone number of the nearest U.S. Embassy and Consulate, where duty offices are on call 24/7 to help American citizens in need. Visit the U.S. Embassy Commercial Service at the beginning of your business trip to make the right contacts (advance appointments are strongly recommended). Finally, enjoy the richness of the foreign cultures you will visit-for both your business and pleasure. Please visit the Department of State’s website , under 'traveling abroad.'