Passport Information

A valid passport is needed for travel to Europe. Normally, it should be valid for at least another six months from the date of entry abroad (e.g. until November 26, 2009).

To apply for a passport, U.S. citizens should call 877.487.2778 or contact http://travel.state.gov/passport. Apply for a passport immediately to avoid last-minute problems. There have been considerable delays in the issuance of passports. It is in your interest to apply as far in advance as possible. At times mistakes are made in issuing the passport (e.g. name misspelled), thus ample time is needed in case of an error.

No visa is needed at this time for U.S., Canadian, and European Union citizens. Citizens of other countries should call the U.K. and Belgian or French Consulates to inquire about the possible need for a visa. The European Union "Schengen" Visa, issued in this case by Belgium or France, is valid for entry into Switzerland and all the Schengen countries in the Union. If you need to apply for a Schengen Visa allow ample time for processing. You will need a formal letter of acceptance into the program to support your application for a visa. Request the letter from the Program Director.