If you have not already done so, apply for your passport immediately! Please follow your government’s procedures for obtaining a passport. If you are not currently in your home country and you need to renew your passport, contact your country’s nearest consulate or embassy. You must have a valid passport before you can apply for any other required travel documents. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the end date of your program. If it is not valid for at least six months beyond the program end date, you must renew it immediately before applying for any...

Program Advising Questions (before arrival) Your Program Advisor at SAF China: china@safabroad.org Your Program Advisor at SAF Japan: japan@safabroad.org Your Program Advisor at SAF Korea: korea@safabroad.org

Amsterdam Center On-Site Center Address IES Abroad Amsterdam Center Geldersekade 101-D 1011 EM Amsterdam The Netherlands Center Phone Numbers From abroad: Home Country Exit Code + 31.2.0370.6600 From the Netherlands: 02.0370.6600 Center Hours Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Closed 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 5pm 9am to 12:30pm & 12:30pm to 5pm by appointment Closed

Amsterdam Center Emergency From abroad: Home Country Exit Code + 31.6.5367.5021 From the Netherlands: 06.5367.5021 Emergency contacts are on-site IES Abroad staff, and they speak English. Please do not (and remind friends and family not to) use these numbers except in cases of real emergency and to keep in mind time differences.

Congratulations on your participation in our study abroad program! IES Abroad has organized a one-of-a-kind program for you, and we're so excited to welcome you to your host country in a few weeks. You’re about to start a great adventure abroad! IES Abroad is a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and SAF is a division of the organization. Throughout this guide, you might see us use "SAF" or "IES Abroad". We are the same team, so don't worry! Together, we will be providing support to you throughout this program. Our team specializes in international education programs...

What You Need to Do Confirm your Place in the Program. Submit the Confirmation Form in your MyIESabroad account. Check, Renew, or Apply for your Passport. If you do not have a valid passport, renew or apply for one immediately. Read your Predeparture Information and Student Handbook. This Predeparture Guide is filled with nearly all the information you need to know to be prepared to go abroad. Navigate through this Predeparture Guide using the dropdown above. Find the Student Handbook in your Predeparture Guide below under “Student Handbook” in the Health & Safety section. The handbook...