Do I Need a Visa for IP?
The majority of the countries with IP locations require students to secure official immigration paperwork before moving there to study for 4-8 months. The IP Office is here to guide you through the process.
What is a visa?
A visa is an official endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country. This visa allows you to legally enter the country and stay for the duration of your program.
So, do I need a visa?
To determine if you need a visa for your program, find your location and term here. If the box says "YES," guess what? You need a visa! Remember that this information is only valid for U.S. passport holders.
Note: Visas may also be required for Educational Field Trips or International Study Tours. The IP abroad staff will either give you instructions if you need to obtain this visa before arrival or they will assist you in obtaining the visa after arrival at your program. If you are attending a summer Faculty-Led program, it is possible that you need a visa, and we will contact you if this the case.
What if I'm not a U.S. passport holder?
The requirements may differ for you, so you should start doing research STAT. Check out the "International Students" section on this page for more information. We will also send you additional information via email, so keep an eye out for that.
How do I get a visa?
First, attend the mandatory visa workshop for your program (see your email for the Zoom link):
Buenos Aires Spring 2022 Visa Workshop
September 15, 8:30am - 10:00am
Florence Spring 2022 Visa Workshop
September 22, 8:30am - 10:00am
Lausanne Spring 2022 Visa Workshop
September 8, 8:30am - 10:00am
At your visa workshop, you will receive all the instructions you need to get a visa.
Help! I'm so confused!
After attending your visa workshop and reading the visa manual provided, everything should be much more clear. If not, please contact our office! We're happy to help.
What do I do with my visa once I have it?
First, celebrate! Second, follow the instructions on the IP Document Submission form to verify that your visa is valid. Then take a photo and upload it to the IP Document Submission form so that we can triple check that everything is in order. Visa copies must be submitted to our office by the following deadlines:
Spring 2022 Programs: December 17, 2021
Summer 2022 Programs (if applicable): April 22, 2022
Securing a visa is not easy, but once you're done, you'll have a fantastic feeling of accomplishment. Remember to START EARLY to avoid stress! Sadly, we can't wave a magic wand and get you a visa, but we're happy to do what we can to help!