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                                      Passport Information

If you have not already done so, apply for your passport immediately. Many countries requires your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond the end-date of your study abroad program. If your passport will have less than six months remaining after the end-date of the program, or will expire while you are abroad, apply now for a replacement passport from the U.S. Government.

                                             Passport Application Process
First time Applicants
The current passport application requires a true certified copy of your birth certificate, two identical passport photos, $100.00 and a personal ID. For further instructions on obtaining a passport, go to www.travel.state.gov/ or call the government hotline at 1.800.688.9889. You can also call your local post office to locate passport agencies that accept passport applications in your area. The normal turnaround time is 3-4 weeks. You can expedite this process by paying an additional $160.00. Once you have your passport, proceed with this packet for your visa.

Renewal Passport
You are eligible to renew your passport by mail if you can answer "Yes" to the following (1)Your current passport is undamaged and can be submitted with your application; (2) Your current passport was issued when you were age 16 or older; (3) Your current passport was issued within the last 15 years; (4) Your current passport was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change. The renewal application and requirements can be found at www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html.