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2010 Pre-Departure Information

Select your AFS Host Country

Retrieve additional program information and visa application instructions. Links are activated as information becomes available.

Europe Asia/Pacific Rim Americas Africa
  • Austria
  • Belgium (Flanders)
  • Belgium (French)
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • Australia
  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Thailand
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • South Africa
  • Tunisia

Resources for AFSers



Full Application Checklist
Have questions about your application? Review the full application checklist for answers.

Check out the AFS Blog
A collection of blogs from AFSers who have been on, are on, or are getting ready to go on AFS programs

AFS Fundraising Wiki
A place for AFSers to share the very best fundraising ideas out there


AFS Bulletin Board
Connect with other AFSers (including students going on your program) & view threads about all things AFS

“Ask an AFSer” on Facebook
A place created by AFS Returnees where you can ask questions and share your advice


U.S. Department of State: Americans studying abroad
Includes tips for students and parents on traveling abroad, including health information, safety and alerts