The Washington, D.C. metro area has the perks of a large urban area. It's serviced by an extensive public transit system, is home to plenty of restaurants and entertainment venues and a variety of museums and other cultural sites. Your experience as a resident of the Washington, D.C. metro area will vary depending on the neighbourhood you choose to live in.
Living in the District of Columbia
- Moving to Washington DC
- Official government home page
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Public schools
- DC neighbourhoods
- Official tourism site of Washington DC
Living in Virginia
- Official government home page
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Public schools
- Fairfax County
- Arlington County
- Official tourism site of Virginia
Living in Maryland
- Official government home page
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Public schools
- Montgomery County
- Official tourism site of Maryland
Travel and Transportation
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
- Amtrak
- Virginia Rail Express (VRE)
- Maryland Mass Transit Administration
- Zipcar short-term car rental company
- Cycling
Airports
- Reagan National Airport (DCA)
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)
Social Security Information
Note: Do not attempt to obtain a Social Security Number until registration with the US Department of State has been finalised and confirmed by the Consular section of the Embassy.