International

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Student Visa Information

A visa is official permission, granted by the authorities of a country where you will study or visit, which allows you to enter and remain in that country for period of time. Some countries require you to obtain a visa either in the U.S. or at a consulate abroad. Costs and entrance requirements vary, but expect to pay between $75 and $200. Find out now what visas, if any, you will need, for places where you will either live or visit. Visas can take up to 10 weeks to process, and some countries/consulates may require you to appear in person to obtain the visa. You cannot apply for a visa until you have been admitted to a study abroad program and have received the required documents from the overseas university and/or program.

You must have a valid passport in order to apply for a visa. Note that many countries require that your passport be valid at least six months past your intended stay in that country. In other words, if you intend to study abroad in the spring semester (January-May), your passport should be valid at least through November of that year.

The Center for International Office's goal is to provide you with clear, accurate instruction on obtaining appropriate travel documentation.  While we place the responsibility for obtaining the appropriate visa documentation on the student, we strive to be a comprehensive resource for you and will intervene, when necessary, to aid you in all aspects of the visa process. 

Our office is currently in the process of creating visa pages each country. More information will be posted soon.