CURRENCY EXCHANGE 

Currency exchange services are available at all major DC-area airports; however, banks often offer more favorable rates.

• ATMs are widely available throughout the city. Travelers without a Visa, Mastercard, Cirrus, or Maestro card may experience difficulty withdrawing cash.

• Check with your home bank in advance to confirm international ATM access and any associated fees.

TO BRING

(OR NOT TO BRING)

• Laptop (if at all possible)

• A travel adapter

• Clothes appropriate for local weather and customs

• Personal toiletries (shampoo, etc.) and medicines

• (Proof of vaccination/immunity)

LOCAL SIM CARDS

SIM cards can be purchased at all three major DC-area Airport Wireless stores. Cards are also sold at stores of major U.S. wireless networks, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon.

DRESS CODE

The dress code is business casual. Dress comfortably, as the rooms are a bit cool.