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Travel Documents

Apostilles

*Please remember that you MUST NOT REMOVE the apostille and/or staple from its attached document. Removal of either of these will destroy the authenticity of the apostille! Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California…

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Thailand

Thailand Summer Visa FAQ

STEP 1: What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa category ED before your departure. For year and semester programs, AFS-Thailand will assist…

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Sweden

Sweden Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Student Residence Permit. How do I apply for the Residence Permit? Students under the age of 18 should…

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Peru

Peru Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be obtaining a Tourist Visa Upon Arrival in Peru. Then, if your program lasts longer than 180 days, you will apply…

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Paraguay

Paraguay Summer Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? A non-resident (multiple entry) visa is purchased upon arrival in Asuncion, Paraguay. How do I apply for the visa? You will apply for…

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India

India Summer Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for India. How do I apply for the visa? The Indian Embassy in the…

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India

India Global Prep Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for an E-Tourist Visa to India. How do I apply for the visa? You will apply online, once you…

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France

France Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a “Visa D mineur scolarisé” or “Long Stay for Studies Visa: Minors Under 18” for France. How do I…

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Egypt

Egypt Summer Visa FAQ

Do I need a visa for my AFS program? Yes, you need a visa to travel to Egypt. You will apply for your visa upon arrival at the airport in…

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Denmark

Denmark Community Service Guidelines

STEP 1: Visit the Denmark Embassy website to learn more about requirements Research the Denmark Embassy website for  information about the Residence and Work Permit. Please note that you must go to the…

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Denmark

Denmark Community Service FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Residence and Work Permit for Denmark. How do I apply for the visa? You must apply in-person…

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China

China Summer Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Business F Visa for China. How do I apply for the visa? All students may apply in-person…

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China

China Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Student X Visa to stay and study China. If your program is longer than 180 days, you will apply…

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Canada

Canada Summer Visa FAQ

Am I required to have a visa? If you have an American passport, you do not need to apply for a visa prior to departure. Please let AFS know if…