International Letter of Introduction
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The International Letter of Introduction is issued by the International
Division of the Boy Scouts of America to registered members upon the
recommendation of their local council. This credential identifies you as an
official member of a recognized national association of the World Organization
of the Scout Movement.
This document is recognized worldwide as a means of official identification
with the movement and does not imply special accommodations, receptions, or
hospitality privileges other than that of good Scouting friendship.
Contained in each International Letter of Introduction will be the address
of the national Scout association in the country you will visit.
To obtain an official International Letter of Introduction, please fill
out the application and forward it through your local
council service center to the International Division, Boy Scouts of America
national office. Only one letter is required for a tour group; it is issued
to the group leader. In the appropriate column, please specify the number of
boys and leaders traveling. Please allow a minimum of three weeks for local
and national processing.