Protocol LinksVisit these recommended websites and resources related to protocol and PDI-POA for more information about protocol in particular countries or industries. Membership in PDI-POA provides access to additional resources once you’ve checked in to the “Members Only Section” via the Member Portal link above. United Nations / Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: PDF Link. U.S.A. / American Council on Education / Academic Costumes and CeremoniesExplanation of academic costumes and ceremonies, such as commencement and honorary degrees, at institutions of higher education. U.S.A. / American Council on Education / Academic Costumes and Ceremonies U.S.A. / Central Intelligence Agency / The World FactbookThe World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. The factbook also contains links to World Travel Facts, Country Summaries, Flags of the World, and Country Comparisons. U.S.A. / Department of State / Office of the Chief of ProtocolLinks to Blair House, ceremonials, diplomatic affairs, diplomatic partnerships, gifts, management and visits. U.S.A. / Department of State / Office of the Chief of Protocol U.S.A. / Department of State / A-Z List of Country and Other Area PagesCountry-by-country information including current U.S. diplomatic representation, country map, flag, and other diplomatic information. U.S.A. / Department of State / A-Z List of Country and Other Area Pages U.S.A. / Department of State / Diplomatic ListThe Diplomatic List covers foreign missions (embassies, interest sections) in the United States. It contains the names of members of the diplomatic staffs of these missions and their spouses. Members of the diplomatic staff are the members of the staff of the mission having diplomatic rank. These persons, with the exception of those identified by asterisks, enjoy full immunity under provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The Diplomatic List is prepared by the Office of Protocol. U.S.A. / Passports and International Travel / Travel AlertsThe State Department’s Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) administers the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program. This site provide Country Specific Information for every country of the world. You will find the location of the U.S. embassy and any consular offices, information about whether you need a visa, crime and security information, health and medical considerations, drug penalties, localized hot spots and more. This is a good place to start learning about where you are going. U.S.A. / Library of Congress, Country StudiesThe Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. |