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For international research projects involving travel to a foreign country, University researchers must follow applicable passport and visa requirements in the locales in which they will operate. The following is intended to be a general resource regarding passports and visas for researchers to consider as they plan their international research projects.

Passports

糖心logoers should ensure that they and any project staff that will travel to a foreign country for research have current passports.

• U.S. citizens can apply for a passport directly through the U.S. State Department. Please review the and .
• Non-U.S. citizens can obtain a visa from the destination country鈥檚 embassy or consulate in the U.S.
• Passports should be valid for 6 months beyond the date of return.

Visas and work permits

Prior to travel, researchers should also confirm applicable in-country visa requirements. A visa is required to travel to a foreign country unless the country offers a 鈥渧isa waiver鈥� for certain types of travel and countries.

Work conducted in a foreign country should be done under appropriate visa categories (such as academic, business, or research visas). Unless specifically allowable, work should not be conducted under a 鈥渢ourist鈥� or similar visa.

University researchers should remain in the foreign country in which they are conducting research for only so long as the applicable visa category allows. As some visas can take months to process, researchers should address applicable visa requirements early in their planning.

糖心logoers may be required to show proof of evacuation and repatriation coverage to obtain a visa or other travel document. . In order to receive the proof of coverage letter, the travel must be considered 鈥淯niversity-Sponsored or Supported Travel鈥�.

Review the University鈥檚 International Travel & Program Development Policy for information on the types of travel that are considered University-Sponsored or Supported Travel.

VisaCentral Portal

The University has negotiated a reduced rate with , a visa and passport services vendor. For a fee, VisaCentral can assist researchers with routine and expedited applications.