All About Business Travel

Business Travel

Conducting business abroad entails frequent international travel to visit with prospective business partners. Likewise, business partners may come to U.S. to work with you. The following resources will help you find the paperwork you and your business partners in other countries will need for traveling, and for authenticating paperwork you may need overseas.

Resources for Doing Business Abroad

The U.S. Department of State offers several information services and resources for the business traveler.

• Passports
  
  Provides information and services to American citizens about how to obtain, replace or change a passport.


• International Travel Resources, Tips and Advisories
  
  Must-read resources if you are planning to go overseas to conduct business. Resources include current travel advisories, tips for international travel, document requirements.


• Business FAQs
  
  Answers to frequently asked questions about doing business abroad, facilitating overseas investment, trade restrictions, and assisting foreign companies.


• Department of State, Authentications Office
  
  The Department of State's Authentications Office is responsible for signing and issuing certificates under the Seal of the U.S. Department of Sate, authenticating business documents that will be used overseas. Documents include but are not limited to: company bylaws, powers of attorney, trademarks, diplomas, transcripts, distributorship agreements, articles of incorporation, good standing certificates, home studies, letters of reference etc. It also ensures that the requested information will serve in the interest of justice and is not contrary to U.S. policy.

Resources for Your Business Partners Abroad

• Forms for Business Travelers and International Workers Entering the U.S.
  
  Basic forms and requirements you'll need if you have people coming into the United States to work with your business on international trade issues.


• Business Visa Application Information
  
  Provides information about the application process for business (B-1) visitor visa travel to the U.S., and explains the visa process when U.S. companies invite employees or current and prospective business clients and partners to the U.S.