When preparing to travel internationally, obtaining a passport and investigating the entry and exit requirements for the country of your destination is essential. The entry and exit requirements will help inform you about any restrictions as well as needed visas. We highly recommend that you consult Travel.State.Gov, a service of the U.S. Department of State, for information about passports, visas, and more. As you move forward in the planning process, please consult your education abroad advisor to learn more about what is or is not included in your education abroad program.
If you are an international student, we recommend you consult with your embassy as well as your international student advisor at PSU to best understand any restrictions further travel may present.
Passports
Having a valid passport is required to participate in any of the PSU education abroad programs. If you do not have a passport or your passport is expired, we recommend you begin the application process immediately. Additionally, we recommend that current passport holders review their passport expiration date. Generally speaking, most countries require that your passport expiration date extends six months past your planned return to the United States.
To learn about applying for or renewing your passport, we recommend consulting the U.S. Department of State website (travel.state.gov) on Passports.
Visas
Visa requirements vary from country to country. As a student, you may be required to obtain a student visa. It is important to investigate what may be required for entry and then consult with your education abroad advisor at PSU to best understand the requirements of your program and what may or may not be arranged for you by your education abroad program. To learn more about visas, we recommend consulting your education abroad program and the travel.state.gov regarding Visas.