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date: "2019-05-04"
title: "First time travelers"
lead: "To make government travel a friendly experience here's a few things you can do before planning your first trip."
tags: { 'hotel': ['lodging', 'sleep'] }
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### 1. Create an HRG account

Follow the [Registering for the Portal](https://isuite6.hrgworldwide.com/Portals/6/docs/EN%20-%20UG%20-%20Registering%20for%20the%20Portal-19jul2019.pdf) instructions if you do not have an account on HRG. You will be provided with a identifier called a TIN which will act as a username. </div>
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### 2. Setup or change your HRG account profile

Once you’ve created your account, setup or change your traveller profile using [these instructions](https://isuite6.hrgworldwide.com/Portals/6/docs/EN%20-%20UG%20-%20Completing%20a%20traveller%20profile%20-%2019jui2019.pdf).</div>
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### 4. Apply for Government Credit Card

You can apply for an Individual Designated Travel Card (ITDC), commonly referred to as a Government Card. ITDC offers a variety of perks from insurance to extending your interest free payment window. To find out more about what an IDTC can do for you, please visit the [*IDTC knowledge base page*](/en/knowledgebase/idtc)</div>
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<a href="/en/plan" class="btn btn-outline-primary my-4 px-4">Start Planning</a>
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