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U.S. Government & Embassy Resources

• U.S. Embassies & Consulates
  Find official embassy, consulate, and diplomatic mission contacts worldwide. usembassy.gov

• International Traveler’s Checklist (U.S. Dept. of State)
  A 5-step guide to prepare for travel, including visa rules, passport validity, embassy contacts, and customs info. Travel+1

• Importing into the U.S.: A Commercial Guide
  Includes documentation requirements for imports—such as CBP forms, invoices, and Foreign‑Trade Zone guidelines. Expatica+15U.S. Customs and Border Protection+15Trade.gov+15

European Union & Relocation

• EU Travel Documents Guide
  Lists required documentation for EU and non‑EU nationals traveling between EU countries. Expatica+7European Union+7Travel+7

• "Moving Abroad? Get Your Papers Ready" (EU Relocation)
  Checklist including passport, birth/marriage certificates, medical records, education documents, driving license, and more. CBP Help Center+12EURES (EURopean Employment Services)+12Expatica+12

• Relocating to the EU: Visa & Residence Overview
  Covers national visa applications, residence permits, required documentation, and timelines. Jobbatical+3lexdocuments.com+3Jobbatical+3

• U.S. Family Relocation to Europe Guide
  Covers family reunification requirements—visa, proof of relationship, income, accommodations—for countries like Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal. Jobbatical

International Customs & Moving

• Common Export Documents (trade.gov)
  Overview of essential export documents like pro forma invoices, commercial invoices, and customs forms. International Sea & Air Shipping+3Trade.gov+3U.S. Customs and Border Protection+3

• International Move Document Checklist
  General list of documents for international relocations, including customs, inventories, and power of attorney forms. U.S. Customs and Border Protection+15International Sea & Air Shipping+15EURES (EURopean Employment Services)+15

• Moving to the USA: Relocation Document Guide
  Detailed list of documentation needed when relocating to the U.S.: passports, visas, customs forms (CF‑3299, CF‑6059B, CBP 7501), inventories, vehicle import paperwork, and more.

At-a-Glance Summary Table

Region / PurposeResource Highlight

U.S. EmbassiesOfficial directory for U.S. diplomatic missions globally

U.S. Travel PreparationTraveler checklists (travel documents, safety, customs)

U.S. Import GuidelinesCBP import requirements and Foreign-Trade Zone info

EU Travel/ResidenceRequirements for entry, visa, relocation within EU

EU Family RelocationFamily visa specifics for select European countries

Export DocumentationCommon documents needed for export shipping globally

International RelocationGeneric cross-border moving document checklist

Moving to U.S. GuideAll-in-one U.S. relocation documentation checklist

Suggested Web or Knowledge Base Entries

1. “Find Your Nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate” – Link to official embassy directory.

2. “Preparing to Travel Abroad (U.S. Travel Checklist)” – Link to State Department checklist.

3. “Documents Needed for Exporting/Importing” – Export and CBP import document guides.

4. “EU Travel & Relocation Requirements” – EU document checklist and visa/residence overview.

5. “Family Reunification to Europe” – Country-by-country details.

6. “International Moving Document Checklist” – Consolidated moving checklist.

7. “Moving to the U.S.: Required Documentation” – Detailed U.S. relocation guide.