Document Plan Questions

Document Plan Questions

1. What documents does your host country require before entering?

·     Will you need a visa, or is a U.S. Passport sufficient? Many countries do not require a visa, unless the length of your stay exceeds a certain duration. Be sure to check on this duration.

o      I need a visa for more than 3 months

o      U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay

o      Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel

o      Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days

·     How do you obtain a student visa to study in your host country?

o      Through the SIT program

·     How long are visas valid?

o      3 years

·     How much does a student visa cost?

o      $60

·     Will you need transport visas for the countries in which you will be stopping, even if you will not leave the airport/train station/etc.?

o      No

2. What should you do if you lose your passport while abroad? 

• We’re supposed to carry notarized copies of passports and other ID rather than originals
• Contact the local US embassy

5. Who should have photocopies of your passport and other important documents?

• My parents

6. Will you need to show that you have sufficient funds to enter your host country?

• No

7. What about other countries you plan to visit?

• Mauritania
• Passport, Visa (if not continuing travels within 24 hours), and return ticket
• Morocco
• Passport
• Spain
• Passport
•  Those travelling to Spain for touristic purposes need to apply for a 'Carta de Invitacion' through a police station.
• France
• Passport
• Czech Republic
• Passport