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...

A visa is a government-issued official authorization that is affixed on a page inside a valid passport. It grants entry into, and travels within, a particular country for an allotted time period. A student visa is required for a stay longer than 90 days. Japanese Citizens: Japanese citizens are NOT required to obtain a student visa in order to study in Japan, but must travel on their Japanese passport. Non-US Citizens: Contact your Japanese Consulate to determine if you will need a visa for your program and what documents may be required for you to receive your visa. I’ve read everything here...

Spain visa processes and requirements are determined by Spanish governmental authorities, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on Spanish government and consulate websites. This page was last updated on September 9, 2022. Do I need a student visa? Most students will need to apply for a Spanish student visa prior to arriving onsite in Spain. It is your responsibility to obtain your student visa before your program starts should you need one. Processing times for a student visa can take...

Spain visa processes and requirements are determined by Spanish governmental authorities, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on Spanish government and consulate websites. This page was last updated on November 22, 2022. 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. U.S. AND EU CITIZENS U.S. and EU Citizens are not required to have a visa to study on the...