A passport is a travel document issued by a country’s government to its citizens that verifies the identity and nationality of the holder for the purpose of international travel. Since it can take up to 3 months to receive your passport after you apply, students are urged to apply now!
If you do not hold a US passport, check the entry requirements to the location that you are interested in. You might need to obtain a visa. Feel free to make an appointment with the study abroad coordinator and we'll assist you in obtaining any required documents!
The U.S. Department of State, a service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, has a newly designed for information specific to students interested in traveling abroad. You can also find out more about how to research your destination, prescription medicines, what to do if your passport is lost/stolen, and more. On this website, you will find information on the necessary to go abroad, and how to
Find tips about how to stay safe while traveling abroad, including how to Sign up for the > with US embassies abroad, this is a 四虎影视 requirement.
Insurance
International travel insurance, through On Call International, is included in all 四虎影视 study abroad and student exchange programs. This includes a "Quarantine Benefit" that Texas State University System added to recoup expenses incurred due to unforeseen quarantine. Check out the Insurance Information page for more details on student coverage abroad.
COVID-19
Students are required to follow the entry requirements of the country they are traveling to. These entry requirements could change at any point.
Prescription Medications
The CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel. "Every year more and more Americans are traveling internationally — for vacation, business, and volunteerism, and to visit friends and family. Whatever your reason for traveling, the information on will help you to be proactive, prepared, and protected when it comes to your health—and the health of others—while you are traveling."
BE PROACTIVE: plan for a safe and healthy trip, and and
BE PREPARED: plan ahead and know and share important information about your trip.
BE PROTECTED: practice healthy behaviors during your trip,
Do not leave the CDC website without watching the
Visit the planning resources to learn more about: , and , as you prepare to travel abroad.
If you need to report a serious incident regardless of location, .
Students with disabilities can find out more about accommodations and resources.