PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

A valid passport is required to enter and leave most countries and must be obtained through the U.S. Department of State. Passports are required for every study abroad program.

Due to potentially long delays in processing time for new and renewed U.S. passports, for both regular and expedited services, you must apply for your passport as early as possible.

If you currently have a passport, check the passport expiration date.

Most countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the end date of your study abroad program. If your passport will expire before then, you should apply to renew your passport immediately.

If you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. Passport applications for U.S. citizens are available at many post offices, including the Campus Post Office on West 18th Avenue in the Journalism Building. Detailed passport information and application forms can also be found on the web at passports.state.gov/passport.

Each passport application must be accompanied by the following materials:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship (a certified copy of your birth certificate if you are a U.S. citizen by birth or your naturalization certificate if you are a naturalized citizen) OR VISA
• Proof of identity (items containing your signature and physical description or photograph, such as your driver’s license)
• Two photographs (must be passport-sized photographs meeting the specifications stated on the application)
• Passport fee in US is of $135