Embassies and Consulates  

The Electronic Embassy - Offers information on each of the embassies in Washington DC, with lots of links to web-based resources, like business directories for goods and services for travelers and expats.

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Clubs and Organizations

The Newcomers Club Worldwide Directory Created to help clubs and organizations, designed to give people new to the area the opportunity to develop friendships with others who live in the area. 

The Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas Inc. - An International network of 75 independent clubs with a combined membership of over 17,000 women in 34 countries worldwide. It serves as a support network for American women living and working abroad and is particularly active in the fields of U.S. citizens' concerns, education, environmental protection, and women's and children's rights. 

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Country and Cultural Information 

Country Information - A site that provides in depth information about virtually every country in the world, its history, customs, culture, and special interests. 

Cultural Enrichment  - This site is designed to enrich the experience of living abroad through literature, humor and the arts, as well as by information and education on what it is really like to live in a foreign country. The site includes real post reports and message boards.  

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Currency Exchange 

Currency Conversions  - A popular and easy interactive tool that makes instant, real-time currency calculations for you.

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Education Information and Services 

Worldwide Classroom - One of the largest international consortia of schools in the world. Site contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries. Schools are conveniently listed both in country and by category. 

US State Department Overseas Schools Guide  - A guide to American-sponsored elementary and secondary schools overseas. 

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Entering the U.S.  

Visas for U.S. Entry  - A step by step guide to the visa process for entering the U.S., you will find detailed information on doing business and working in the United States on this site, as well as student and visitor visas.   

Entry Guide - A resource for entering and living in the USA.

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Expat Resources

Expat Exchange - Has become the largest online community for English speaking expatriates.

Children of Expats - Provides resources, articles, forums and support for expatriate and repatriates dealing with the unique challenges of raising expat kids.

Interactive Expert - This site is specifically for expat spouses. It includes interactive opportunities with the expert; columns, books, and writings of Robin Pascoe, the expert, who has written widely on culture shock and successful adjustment when relocating to foreign countries. 

American Citizens Abroad - A nonprofit nonpartisan association dedicated to serving and defending the interests of individual US citizens living worldwide. 

The Spouses' Underground Network -  Features real post reports: honest reports on living conditions abroad from diplomats and other expatriates all over the world.  It also offers lively and evocative writing about the expat experience, information on all aspects of international living, and interactive support through e-mail groups and message boards. 

Personal References - This is a team of individuals representing many different nationalities who all have one experience in common they have all lived and worked outside of their home countries. The site provides grassroots intelligence through a team of in-country researchers. These individuals are in place around the world to monitor and update career information and resources. 

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Health 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. 

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Jobs 

Global Career Center - An international career services company with foreign and domestic jobs, international resume writing services, video conferencing, work permit processing, and much more.... 

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Language

Foreign Language Assistance - For conversion from your native language to a selected language; Read and hear  basic words, numbers, and phrases, learn phrases for shopping, dining, travel, getting directions, places, time and dates. 

Foreign Language for Children - A place for parents who are raising their children with more than one language. 

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Official Government Information

U.S. Customs  -  Customs rules, regulations, procedures and advice and all related issues. 

U.S. Embassies and Consulates A complete listing of all US Embassies and Consulates world wide. 

Passports and Visas U.S. Department of State passport and visa information. 

U.S. State Dept. - This comprehensive site provides a wealth of information from press and public affairs to travel warnings, including education, cultural, language, health, country information and more.  

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Practical General Information

Practical Tips  - Promoting the welfare of  relocating families everywhere with tips, advice, checklists and resources through their publications. 

Electric Converters and Electronic Equipment - One-stop shopping for electronic converters and electronic equipment designed to be used overseas.  

International Drivers License - Assists in the process of getting an international drivers license.  

World Time Server - Provides the most accurate current local times of any world clock on the Internet. It makes real time adjustments for Daylight Saving Time. No matter what time zone a country or city is located in, this site provides your best resource for determining any time, anywhere. 

Weather - Forecasts worldwide in eight languages. 

Publications - The Suit Case Press publishes literature to embrace moving and adventure. 

More Publications - A gateway to newspapers, news media, and news sources all around the world.

General Resource   -  Jobs, living, country profiles, articles, e-books, travel, international marketplace, international real estate, boats, barges & yachts, overseas retirement, embassies, more.

Another General Resource With Online Forum - Billed as "the place for people abroad," This site provides country, language, food, travel information, etc. Its membership includes groups of expats who freely share their international experiences via online forums.

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Professional Services and Organizations 

Capital Relocation Services  - A comprehensive relocation management service provider serving the corporate community an offering a complete, full range of services from policy development to repatriation services.  

The Employee Relocation Council - (ERC) is a 40-year-old association of relocation professionals, from human resources managers to movers. It includes government and military agencies as well as private industry, with membership in excess of 10,000. This large and comprehensive site includes news, reports on relative research , a career center and much more.     

The American Moving and Storage Association - (AMSA)  is the only national association representing the moving and storage industry. AMSA sets standards and provides training. It administers the Registered International Mover program. Follow this link for a complete description and a list of RIM Certified companies.

The Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc. - (HHGFAA) is the largest union of auditing, forwarding, moving and shipping companies in the world. Its members provide all the services necessary to relocate to and from anywhere on Earth. It monitors, reports on, and works closely with U.S. Government agencies and military regarding relocation policy and practices. 

EURA - An industry body for Relocation Professionals in both Europe and Worldwide. EuRA's mission is to spread knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding corporate mobility and to enhance industry performance standards by communication and education. 

The Society for Human Resource Management - (SHRM) is the leading voice of the human resource profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM provides education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, online services and publications to more than 110,000 professional and student members throughout the world. 

Human Resources - Managers responsible for relocating staff worldwide will find assistance and information on taxes, benefits and compensation, relocation policies and other related articles.

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