Q: How long is the visit?
A: Visits are usually 3-4 days.

Q: Where will I stay?
A: You will be hosted in the home of a PTPI Chapter Member.

Q: Where will I be visiting?
A: See the listing of PTPI Chapters. Each place listed has a PTPI Community Chapter. Please select the three areas that most interest you and list them in order of preference on the application.

Q: Who from the Embassy can apply?
A: Diplomats and their staff are welcome to apply.

Q: What will I do when I'm there?
A: The participant will experience firsthand the variety of American culture and the diversity of its people in the true people-to-people atmosphere. Visits will include a schedule of meetings with local officials, media, businesses, factories, farms, universities, etc., which are arranged to accommodate the diplomat's professional and personal interest.

Q: What costs are involved?
A: Diplomats are responsible for their round-trip transportation from their city of assignment to the local community. People to People will provide substantive program of meetings in the local community, all meals, all local transportation, and an advance copy of the itinerary and information on the local community prior to arrival. Participation of spouses is encouraged. If transportation cost is a problem, PTPI will consider assisting.

Q: Do I have to be a member?
No, PTPI Membership is encouraged, but not required to participate.