U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard Processing Time The Department of State announced September 7, 2007 that passport service has been restored to the standard six to eight week processing time for routine passport applications, and no more than three weeks for expedited service. In the fiscal year 2007, the Department has already issued 3.9 million more passports than in fiscal year 2006. The Department plans to expand passport facilities and continue to hire more passport specialists in order to increase production capacity and meet rising passport demand expected in coming years, as passport requirements are extended to land and sea borders. Please read the latest passport information at http://travel.state.gov.
A valid passport is required for you to depart the US and to return! (We would like to see you again.) If you have not yet applied for one, you need to do this NOW! A passport costs $100 for adults and is valid for 10 years. If you have one, but it will expire while you are abroad, you need to renew it before you leave. Renewing one costs $75. It usually takes between 3-8 weeks to receive your passport. For more passport information and a list of agencies in your area, check out the The U.S. Department of State passport information page. If you need your passport immediatly, americanpassport.com is a free service that may be able to help you out. To obtain a passport you will need:
Visas are documents that allow you to enter another country and remain there as a visitor for a specific amount of time. Not all countries require them, however every country requires you to gather documentation that you will need upon arrival in your host country.
The visa is the responsibility of each student. Please do not wait until the last minute to try and get your visa! Research the process ahead of time and be prepared to apply for your visa as soon as you receive your acceptance letter from your host program. If you have any questions, please ask an OISP staff memeber for assistance. For students not traveling on a US passport, please check with ISSI or your local consulate to find out what is required for you to study in another country.
For updated visa information, foreign entry requirements and links to consular web pages, please visit The U.S. Department of State visa information pages.
