World Cup - Team Houston Trade Mission

• 9:45 am Meet in the Hotel Lobby
• 10:30 am – 2:00 pm DFB Bilateral Sports Investment Summit – Germany
• 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Frankfurt Rhein Main Meeting with Business Eagles EFC
• 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm An Evening Above the Clouds: Houston meets Frankfurt

• 9:00 am Meet in lobby
  • Note: Please check out of the hotel and bring your luggage with you, as we will
    not be returning.
• 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Meeting with BASF
• 2:00 pm Depart for Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
• 5:45 pm Depart Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
• 8:00 pm Arrival at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

• 8:45 am Meet in the Hotel Lobby
• 9:30 am – 1:15 pm FPF Bilateral Sports Investment Summit – Portugal
• 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Visit Town Hall Square
• 2:15 pm Meet at Lisbon City Hall
• 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Government Meeting
  • Note: Please bring a valid photo ID.
• 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Meeting with EDP Renewables
• 6:30 pm Meet in the Lobby and Depart for ‘World Cup – Team Houston’ Dinner
• 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm ‘World Cup – Team Houston’ Dinner

• 5:30 am Meet in the Hotel Lobby
  • Note: Please check out of the hotel and bring your luggage with you, as we will not be returning.
• 8:40 am – 12:50 pm Depart Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
• 12:50 pm Arrival at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
• 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Delegate Free Time
• 4:30 pm Meet in the Hotel Lobby
• 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Transit
• 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception at the Residence of U.S. Ambassador
  • Note: Please bring a valid photo ID.

• 8:30 am Meet in the Hotel Lobby
  • Note: Please check out of the hotel and bring your luggage with you, as we will not be returning.
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm KNVB Bilateral Sports Investment Summit – Netherlands
• 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meeting with Arcadis
• 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Arrive at the W Amsterdam
• 7:00 pm Closing Dinner

• 10:30 am Cultural Tour

U.S. Embassy in Germany

U.S. Embassy Berlin
Pariser Platz 2
10117 Berlin
https://de.usembassy.gov/

Emergency After-Hours: +49 30 8305 0

Entry Requirements

Schengen Area Entry
Germany is part of the Schengen Area.

• U.S. citizens may travel visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business.

• Your passport must:

  • Be issued within the last 10 years

  • Be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area

Official Source:
German Federal Foreign Office – https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/

Greeting & Business Culture

• A firm handshake with direct eye contact is standard.

• Use professional titles (Herr/Frau + last name) unless invited to use first names.

• Punctuality is very important.

 

Medication & Customs Information

Germany follows EU pharmaceutical regulations.

• Prescription medication should:

  • Be in original packaging

  • Be accompanied by a copy of the prescription or doctor’s note

• Narcotics and controlled substances may require documentation under Schengen rules.

Official Source:
German Customs – https://www.zoll.de/

Travel Checklist – Germany

• Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure
• Confirm 90/180 Schengen rule compliance
• International credit card (notify bank before travel)
• Some Euro (€) cash
• International phone plan
• Copies of travel documents
• Travel medical insurance recommended

U.S. Embassy in Portugal

U.S. Embassy Lisbon
Avenida das Forças Armadas
1600-081 Lisbon
https://pt.usembassy.gov/

Entry Requirements

Portugal is also part of the Schengen Area.

• U.S. citizens may stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa.

• Passport validity requirements:

  • Issued within last 10 years

  • Valid 3 months beyond intended departure

Official Source:
Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs – https://www.portaldascomunidades.mne.pt/

Greeting & Business Culture

• Handshakes are standard in professional settings.

• Titles are appreciated in formal meetings (Senhor/Senhora + last name).

• Business attire is conservative in formal settings.

Medication & Customs Information

Portugal applies EU customs and pharmaceutical rules.

• Personal medications allowed in reasonable quantities.

• Controlled substances must be declared and supported by prescription documentation.

Official Source:
Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority – https://www.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt/

Travel Checklist – Portugal

• Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay)
• Track Schengen 90/180 day limit
• International credit card
• Euro (€) cash
• Comfortable walking shoes (cobblestone streets)
• Travel insurance recommended

U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands

U.S. Embassy The Hague
John Adams Park 1
2244 BZ Wassenaar
https://nl.usembassy.gov/

Entry Requirements

The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area.

• U.S. citizens may stay visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.

• Passport must:

  • Be issued within the past 10 years

  • Be valid at least 3 months beyond departure

Official Source:
Government of the Netherlands – https://www.government.nl/

Greeting & Business Culture

• Handshakes are common.

• Dutch business culture is direct and informal compared to other European countries.

• Punctuality is expected.

Medication & Customs Information

• Medications for personal use are permitted in reasonable quantities.

• Controlled drugs must be declared.

• Cannabis laws apply only within Dutch regulations — importing or exporting cannabis remains illegal.

Official Source:
Dutch Customs – https://www.belastingdienst.nl/

Travel Checklist – Netherlands

• Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure
• Monitor 90/180 Schengen rule
• International payment methods
• Euro (€) currency
• Weather-appropriate clothing (rain gear recommended)
• Copies of important documents