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Passports

All students need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the end date of the study abroad program. If you don't have a valid passport, apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible. A passport is required for both departure from and re-entry to the United States. Visit the for more information on obtaining a passport. Keep your passport in a safe place and do not carry it with you on a daily basis; carry a photocopy instead. As of September 2024, Americans can now (for those whose passport has expired within the past 5 years or will expire in the coming year.

Visas

There are different types of visa requirements - depending on your destination, your country of origin, purpose of travel, length of stay, etc. Most long-term study abroad programs (i.e., semester) require a visa. You must contact the embassy or consulate of your host country to .Visas may take months to be issued, so you must allow ample time for this. Remember no visa = no study abroad program!

International students or students without U.S. citizenship MUST contact ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø's International Students & Scholars to inquire about participation in a study abroad experience. Failure to do so may result in denial of re-entry to the USA! Students should also contact the appropriate host country embassy or consulate to determine any special requirements as a result of the student’s country of residence.