IN THIS SECTION
Unaccompanied Tour Information
Diplomats’ Resources: Assignment, Protocol, Acronyms, Prepare Your Move, and Apps
- Download PDF guides and phone apps to help you throughout your career, including magazines to help your teens feel comfortable and resilient: https://www.state.gov/fsitc-publications-and-online-resources/
BIDDING
Post Info to Go (PITG)
Research tool specifically designed to assist foreign affairs employees and their family members in the bidding and assignment process. Managed by the Overseas Briefing Center. Here’s how to access it: – If you have an OpenNet account, PITG is available online on the OBC OpenNet and GO Browser . – If you don’t have access to OpenNet, email PostInfotoGoExternal@state.gov to request access to Post Info To Go-External, a password-protected website for family members and FSOs.
Tales from a Small Planet
Anonymous “Real Post Reports” and “Real School Reports” from cities all over the world, mainly written by Foreign Service community members.
RESEARCHING OVERSEAS SCHOOLS
RESEARCHING HEALTH OVERSEAS
MOVING
GENERAL
CONSUMABLES
ALLOWANCES
MOVING INSURANCE
MOVING WITH PETS
Pets and International Travel
NOTE: Airline requirements are constantly changing; contact the Overseas Briefing Center at fsiobcinfocenter@state.gov for updated information.
TRAVEL
UNACCOMPANIED TOUR RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
GENERAL EXPAT RESOURCES
Career in Your Suitcase
Books and information for expats, especially spouses/partners.
Families in Global Transition
Yearly conferences and information sharing for expat families and those who serve them.
Interchange Institute
Non-profit researching expat issues and offering cross-cultural training.
Permits Foundation
A non-profit working to improve work permit opportunities for expat spouses/partners, including a list of permit info by country.
Reports on Family Member Employment and Childcare by Post
Check OpenNet (employees) or email the Overseas Briefing Center at FSIOBCInfoCenter@state.gov
