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Contacting OPIC  (top)

General Information  (top)

Where is OPIC?
OPIC's mailing address is:

  • Overseas Private Investment Corporation
    1100 New York Avenue, N.W.
    Washington, D.C. 20527

If you are planning to visit OPIC, you may obtain a map and travel information by clicking here.

OPIC on the Internet
If you have access to the Internet, visit OPIC’s website at the address below for a wide variety of publications, application forms, press releases, OPIC’s free electronic newsletter, and other information, including updates on the information contained in this document.

Electronic Mail
To obtain general information via electronic mail, requests may be sent to the following address:

Written Inquiries
Written requests for general information should be sent to the attention of “Information Officer” at the above address.

The OPIC InfoLine
OPIC maintains an automated system to provide callers with general information on OPIC’s insurance and financing programs 24 hours a day.

Using the OPIC InfoLine, callers with a touch tone phone may listen to brief recorded program descriptions, request that printed program information be sent to them via mail or fax or, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time, speak with an OPIC Information Officer.

  • OPIC InfoLine: (202) 336-8799

Contacting OPIC by Fax
Facsimiles may be sent to the number below. Please be sure to specify an OPIC officer and/or department on the cover sheet so the fax may be properly routed.

  • Main Fax Number: (202) 408-9859


Insurance Information  (top)

Written requests may be sent to the attention of “Applications Officer - Insurance Department” at the above address to obtain:

icon of bullet  information on insurance for specific projects;

icon of bullet  Form 50 - Request for Registration for Political Risk Insurance (pdf);

icon of bullet  Form 52 - Application for Political Risk Insurance ; and

icon of bullet  other specialized insurance forms.


Finance Information  (top)

Written requests may be sent to the attention of “Vice President - Finance Department” at the above address to obtain:

icon of bullet information concerning financing for specific projects;

icon of bullet Form 115 - Application for Financing

icon of bullet Form 115 Supplement - Guidelines for the OPIC Application for Financing


Investment Funds Information  (top)

Written requests may be sent to the attention of “Administrator - Investment Funds Department” at the above address.


Small Business Information  (top)

Written requests may be sent to:

  • Overseas Private Investment Corporation
    1100 New York Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20527
    ATTN: Small Business Center

For general information on OPIC programs:

  • Small Business Hotline:  1-800-CALL-SBC  (1-800-225-5722)
    Local Area:  (202) 336-8700
    Fax: (202) 336-8701
    E-mail: smallbiz@opic.gov

On OPIC's Internet site, go to the Small Business Center.


U.S. Government International Trade Information  (top)

The U.S. government has established a comprehensive source — the Trade Information Center (TIC) — for information on federal export assistance programs. Housed at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the TIC provides information on sources of:

  • international trade and export promotion, financing and counseling;

  • international market research and trade leads;

  • overseas and domestic trade events and activities; and

  • documentation and licensing requirements.

The TIC’s international trade specialists can be reached weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time, at:

  • Telephone: 1-800-USA-TRADE (1-800-872-8723)

  • TDD: 1-800-DDD-TRADE (1-800-833-8723)

  • Internet: Trade Information Center

  • Fax: (202) 482-4473


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