CAN THE EMBASSY OR CONSULATE PROVIDE INTERPRETERS, STENOGRAPHERS, VIDEO EQUIPMENT, ETC?
These services are not available at the embassy or consulate. However, for official travelers in judicial assistance matters, embassies and consulates can assist in either retaining foreign host country commercial services for you (charging them against your federal fiscal data and appropriation number or credit card) or furnish you with information as to how you can retain such services directly. If no such services are available in the host country, it may be necessary to bring your own support staff. Contact foreign embassies or consulates in the U.S. to ascertain special requirements importing of electronic equipment to ensure that your equipment is not confiscated. Questionnaire for U.S. Officials Requesting Host Country Clearance for Travel Abroad on Judicial Assistance Matters Please list name(s), titles, district, telephone and fax numbers of the individual(s) traveling abroad for purposes of investigation, interview, deposition, inspection, etc. Include all federal, state, or
