Includes information on acceptable business etiquette, dress, business cards, gifts, etc.

U.S. businessmen and women interested in visiting the Inter-American Development Bank Headquarters (IDB HQ) in Washington, D.C. should take note of U.S. Visa Requirements (Only applicable for non-citizens).

English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese are official languages in the IDB HQ. Most documents and presentations will have translations in these languages available. Guests are encouraged to conduct their business in business attire while visiting the IDB HQ.

The IDB is open from 9am-5:30pm Mondays through Fridays. The IDB will not conduct business on a weekend or a holiday, unless the IDB contact has specifically indicated his or her availability on such days. The IDB observes all U.S. federal holidays. The IDB is located in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States.

Plan your meetings in advance and be flexible as Bank staff and industry/country specialists travel frequently. Typically they are out of the office in August, December, and around the Spring Annual Meeting, which is held in late March to early April.

For business travel to IDB-funded projects implemented in a specific country, read the “Business Travel” section of each country’s Country Commercial Guide.
 

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