Food & Drink Groceries per week, if you cook every meal at home €50 Breakfast at a restaurant €4 Lunch at a restaurant €10,50 Dinner at a restaurant €12-20 Soft drink €2 Coffee €1,50 Meal at a university dining facility €4 Housing Toiletries per week €6-8 Local Transportation Monthly Metro Pass €25 One-way Ground Transportation from airport to IES Abroad Center €30-35 taxi or €5 bus Social Activity & Entertainment Movie €7-9 Theater performance €20-30 Museum entry fee €6 Fitness club membership per month €30-40 Dance club cover charge €12-18 Communication Pre-paid International Calling Card €5...

Currency The Spanish monetary unit is the euro (€). For more information on the euro and related topics, visit the website europa.eu. You can check current exchange rates by looking in the business section of a large newspaper or at www.xe.net/currency/table.htm. Handling Money Abroad Before departing for Spain, you should exchange between USD$50 and USD$100 into euros in order to cover incidental expenses during your first few days in Spain. Euros can be purchased at large US banks, American Express offices, and at most international airports in the United States and abroad. During your time...

Spanish electricity operates at 220 volts (as opposed to 110 volts in the United States). You may either: Purchase electrical appliances on site. (We strongly recommend this option, especially for appliances like hair dryers, flat irons and razors). Purchase dual-voltage items such as netbooks, laptops and tablet cords. To determine whether a device is dual voltage, look for a legend on its power adapter "box" or on the device itself. The device is dual voltage if its input rating covers both 110/120 and 220/240V systems. These items will also need an adapter. Purchase a converter and adapter...

A visa is a government-issued official authorization that is affixed to a valid passport, granting you entry into and travels within a particular country for an allotted time period. Some students participating in any of the IES Abroad programs in the UK will need a visa. Check "Step 3" below to determine if you need a visa to enter the UK You are responsible for this process, as consulates are the issuing authority and will only work directly with the applicant. UK visa processes and requirements are determined by the British consulates, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists...

A visa is an official authorization internally affixed to your passport which provides proof that you have the permission of the Chilean government to enter Chile and study for the allotted time. When you arrive in Chile, you will receive this visa stamp in your passport at the immigration desk. U.S. CITIZENS Because IES Abroad's Santiago Summer program is less than 90 days, U.S. citizens in possession of a valid passport are not required to obtain a study visa. Note: If you choose to extend your stay in Chile beyond 90 days and into another IES Abroad term, our partner university in Santiago...

A visa is an official authorization appended to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular country. Your visa is proof that you have permission from the Argentine government to stay for the allotted time. U.S. CITIZENS U.S. citizens are not required to have a visa to study on the IES Abroad Summer programs in Argentina. At the point of entry, you will receive a tourist stamp in your passport which will allow you to legally stay in Argentina for 90 days with the tourist status. Non-U.S. Citizens If you will enter Argentina on a non-U.S. passport, you may be required to...

U.S. citizens do not need a student visa to enter Ireland for the IES Abroad Dublin Program. However, there are important pre-departure and post-departure steps that you need to complete in order to enter Ireland and obtain a residence permit. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER IRELAND & Obtain A RESIDENCE PERMIT STEP 1 - Confirm your Place in the Program and Submit Your Online Forms Submit the Confirmation Form and other predeparture forms by the due date. STEP 2 - Enter Ireland with the appropriate documents. You will receive your IES Abroad Dublin Entrance Letters four weeks before the program...

The entry document requirements for students vary based on your country of citizenship. For US Citizens To enter the Netherlands, US citizens only need a passport that will be valid at least 6 months beyond your program end date to study on IES Abroad programs that are less than 90 days. Your passport MUST be signed. For Non-US Citizens Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need to apply for a Dutch Entry Visa. A Dutch Entry Visa is an official authorization from the Dutch government in the form of a sticker affixed to the inside of your passport. This Entry Visa serves as...

The visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Moroccan government to enter Morocco and study for the allotted time. U.S. Citizens US citizens are not required to have a visa for this program. If you plan on extending your stay in Morocco beyond 90 days, please contact your IES Abroad Customized Program Coordinator for further information. Non-U.S. and Non-Moroccan Citizens Non-U.S. and non-Moroccan citizens are responsible for researching and obtaining visas for studying in Morocco and independent travel destinations in...

US CITIZENS US citizens are not required to have a visa to study on an IES Abroad Summer program in Austria. A visa may be required, however, if you plan on extending your stay in Austria beyond 90 days. Check the visa requirements with your Consulate if this applies to you. NON-US CITIZENS If you will enter Austria on a non-US passport, you may be required to obtain a visa prior to your arrival in Austria. You should begin determining your specific visa requirements as soon as possible by getting in touch with your Austrian Embassy or Consulate directly. Also, if you plan on traveling to...