International Business Travel
- U.S. State Department Information (Travel Advisories, Country Background Information, Passport and Visa Requirements)
U.S. State Department Information
Information for Business Travelers
The State Department provides travel tips and links to valuable information for the business traveler.National Passport Information Center
The NPIC provides all the information you need to request, replace or renew a passport.Travel Advisories
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country.Consular Information Sheets
Consular Information Sheets are issued for every country of the world with information on such matters as the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, any areas of instability, and the location of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the subject country.Country Background Notes
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.Foreign Entry Requirements
This site provides country-by-country visa and other entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling on business or pleasure.
International Health Information
Minnesota Department of Health
The MDH website provides information on vaccines and international health clinics in Minnesota.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—Travelers’ Health
The CDC provides comprehensive, country-by-country information on health risks and vaccination requirements, and offers other tips for staying healthy while traveling.World Health Organization—International Travel and Health
This WHO publication offers guidance on the full range of health risks likely to be encountered at specific destinations and associated with different types of travel—from business, humanitarian and leisure travel to backpacking and adventure tours. The WHO also provides information on international vaccination requirements and recommendations.Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad—U.S. State Department
This site provides information on private organizations that provide medical information, evacuation services and insurance to international travelers, as well as a list of doctors and hospitals for selected countries.
US Customs and Border Protection
Regulations for international travelers bringing or sending goods back from abroad.
International Electrical Current Standards
This directory identifies the voltage and frequency, the electrical socket and adaptor plug configuration, and the telephone adaptors you will need to adapt a given country's electrical power and modem connections to your North American appliances. Alternate site located at www.kropla.com/electric.htm.
International Weather
For international weather information click on “World” at top of the page and search for the city you are traveling to.
Currency Converter Cheatsheet for Travelers
International Weights and Measures Converter