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. Available online on the OBC OpenNet, GO Browser and Post Info To Go-External, a password-protected website for family members. To access PITG-External, email PostInfotoGoExternal@
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
IN THIS SECTION
Bidding
Researching Overseas Schools
Researching Health Overseas
Moving
Travel
Unaccompanied Tour Information
General Expat Resources
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.
Expat Research
Here you can participate in studies on diverse aspects of the expat experience.
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
