Frequently Asked Questions about
Business Travel Assessment

• What is a Business Travel Assessment (BTA)?

  Our Business Travel Assessment (BTA) is an online assessment tool that reviews all activities to be undertaken by a traveler. Each submission is reviewed by a team of experienced consultants and attorneys, resulting in a legally reliable and compliant recommendation.

• Why am I being directed to complete a Business Travel Assessment?

  Your organization is directing you to complete a BTA because it takes compliance seriously. It requires travelers like you to ensure that your activities while traveling on behalf of the organization are thoroughly understood and compliant with each destination’s immigration and labor regulations.

• How long will it take to complete a Business Travel Assessment?

  Completing a BTA should take you no more than seven minutes if you have all your materials in hand.

• What materials / documents do I need?

  To complete a BTA you will need your valid passport(s), your itinerary for this trip, contact information for your point of contact in your destination, and the dates of arrival and departure for any trips to your destination made in the last 12 months.

• How long will it take to receive a response from CIBTvisas?

  Once submitted we will return our analysis of your BTA to you in two hours or less.

• Will CIBTvisas help me get a visa or work authorization if it is required?

  Yes, depending on the arrangement your organizations has with the CIBT Companies. If we are unable to fulfill your visa or work authorization needs we will direct you to organization’s lead for these matters.