AFSA Transfer Guide

Short-term Housing: A listing of temporary housing in the D.C. Metro area.

Health Benefits Plans: Comparison of Blue Cross and Blue Shield and The Foreign Service Benefits Plan.

AFSA Members Personal Property Insurance Plan: An "honor" policy tailored to Foreign Service needs.

Property Management Companies: A listing of companies in the D.C. Metro area.

Recommended Links:

Checklist for Going Overseas: From the Transition Center of the Foreign Service Institute (provided by the State Department web site).

It's Your Move: Obtain moving logistics references from the State Department web site.

WebMove: A web-based tool that allows State Department employees to initiate their move requests via the Department’s Intranet (provided by the State Department web site).

Information on Travel and Living Abroad from the State Department web site provides information on emergencies and warnings, passports, visas, and services you may need while living abroad.

State Department Family Liaison Office's web site can help with families issues that may arise while transferring or living abroad.

AAFSW.org (Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide) also contains useful information about moving. To get started, go to the top right menu and select "Links for Living Overseas."