A visa is a document that grants you legal approval to enter or travel through a country. Your global experience advisor or program provider will let you know if you need a visa and will provide you with the necessary instructions when the time comes.
Yes! You should be aware that there may be additional visa requirements. You should speak to your global experience advisor before choosing a program.
If you are a US citizen without a valid passport, visit the Department of State’s website to get your application started. Part of the application process requires you to visit a passport processing center, so we’ve included a link to our preferred centers below. Here are two critical things to know: US passport applications can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to process. Getting your passport needs to be one of the first things you do. If you already have a passport, please check to be sure that it is valid for the time period you will be abroad.
Here are two critical things to know: US passport applications can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to process. Getting your passport needs to be one of the first things you do. The Global Experiences Office strongly recommends you already have a valid passport or have completed your passport application/renewal before the global experience application deadline. If you already have a passport, please check to be sure that it is valid for the time period you will be abroad.