Passports & Visas
All Students
To study abroad, all students must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the program’s end date. Students should apply for a passport as early as possible; in some cases, passport applications may need to be expedited. For many programs, students will need one or more visas in addition to a valid passport. Visa application processes vary widely and some visa processes are complicated and require multiple steps.
SIT Study Abroad will help you understand the visa process for each program and even provide group instructions when necessary. A study abroad admissions counselor will be happy to speak with you about passport and visa-related questions and concerns.
Non-US Citizens
Students without a US passport may be subject to additional or different requirements or may be required to meet other conditions of entry. Many countries require individuals to apply for visas in person at the relevant embassy or consulate in the applicants’ country of citizenship. We strongly recommend that you set up a time to speak with your admissions officer well in advance of the program start date to discuss your individual visa needs. We also encourage you to contact the embassy for each country the program will be traveling to very early in the process to confirm visa and/or entry requirements and determine next steps while allowing plenty of time to apply.