A visa is an official authorization appended to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular country. A visa is proof that you have permission from the Argentine or Chilean government to stay for the allotted time. U.S. Citizens U.S. citizens are not required to have visas to study on the IES Abroad Multi-Location - Emerging Economies: Buenos Aires & Santiago program. At the point of entry into Argentina, you will receive a tourist stamp in your passport which will allow you to legally stay in Argentina for 90 days with a tourist status. At the point of entry into Chile...

Freedom of Speech & Expression The Austrian constitution protects the freedom of expression, including for press and media, with the exception of hate speech. The law prohibits incitement, insult, and/or contempt against a group because of its members’ race, nationality, religion, or ethnicity. The law also prohibits public denial, belittlement, approval, or justification of the Nazi genocide or other Nazi crimes against humanity. Violations of these laws are subject to fines or jail time. ( State Department) Political demonstrations in Austria are common. Demonstrations can be unpredictable...

Freedom of Speech & Expression The German constitution protects the freedom of expression, however, there are some cases where the government restricts hate speech. The law specifically bans Nazi propaganda, Holocaust denial, and instigating racial hatred. Online hate speech is treated the same as in-person speech, and both are punishable by law. ( State Department) Political demonstrations occur regularly in Germany, and tend to take place on politically significant holidays such as German Labor Day (on May 1) . Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly...

Freedom of Speech & Expression The Italian constitution protects the right to freedom of speech, but there are some restrictions. Hate speech based on racial, ethnic, national, or religious discrimination is a crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison. The law also criminalizes Holocaust denial, the sale or display of fascist or Nazi memorabilia, and the public display of the fascist stiff-armed Roman salute. ( State Department) Political demonstrations occur frequently in Italy, and can sometimes be Anti-American in nature. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn...

Freedom of Speech The French constitution and law allow for freedom of expression, but there are some restrictions on hate speech. Strict antidefamation laws prohibit racially or religiously motivated verbal and physical abuse. Written or oral speech that incites racial or ethnic hatred and denies the Holocaust or crimes against humanity is illegal. Authorities may deport a non-citizen for publicly using “hate speech” or speech constituting a threat of terrorism. ( State Department) Political demonstrations in France occur frequently. Demonstrations can be unpredictable, and even peaceful...

You will have a mailbox at the IES Abroad Paris Center. All mail should be addressed as follows: Your Name c/o IES Abroad Paris 29, rue Saint Amand 75015 Paris, France If you do not include IES Abroad Paris, your mail will not be delivered. Please do not have any mail sent to your housing address. This system helps avoid complications that arise with mailbox keys at your residence and delivery of packages, registered letters, and letters with postage due. Letters typically require five to ten days to arrive. Warn family and friends that if they declare the value of contents when shipping...

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