Over fifty years ago, the State Department of the United States government established a program to arrange visits to the U.S. for emerging leaders from around the world. The vision was, and is, to have these future leaders visit with American citizens, get to know each other and gain an understanding of our cultures and lifesyles. This U.S. State Department program is supported by over 100  local organizations in cities across the country similar to our San Antonio Council for International Visitors (SACIV).

Since its founding, the national program has as its alumni 160 heads of state and 600 cabinet-level ministers, including: Willy Brant, Valery Fiscard d' Estang, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher. Thousands of other  Alumni have become leaders of business and professions in their countries.

SACIV Goals

1. To build international friendships
2. To facilitate an exchange of ideas
3. To foster cultural understanding
4. To promote San Antonio as an international city

* Host visitors for home hospitality such such as a meal in your home or your favorite restaurant. Escort them to a sporting or cultural event;

*Become a professional resource. Meet with international visitors;

* Help visitors use free time constructively and experience American life in San Antonio;

* Serve as a programming volunteer. Plan visitor programs from your home or office;

*Attend various receptions for international visitors.

Become a SACIV Member

Please indicate your interest and return the completed application to the San Antonio Council for International Visitors, P.O. Box 29744, San Antonio, Texas 78229.

Application Link

The application link is in Adobe .PDF format. If you do not have this freeware on your system, please follow the link below to download the free version of Adobe Reader. Also,  you can type directly on the application form, but, unless you have the full version of Adobe Acrobat, you cannot save your work. Simply print the document and mail it to the address above.