J-Term Travel Guide
J-Term Travel Guide
J-Term 2026 Sydney Housing
January 5-15 : Students must arrive and check-in to the Rydges Australia Square, located at 97-99 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Tel. +61 2 8222 1200 on January 5 and check out on January 15. During the program, January 5-15, you must reside in your assigned NYU sponsored room.
Check-in time is 3:00pm. If you arrive earlier than 3:00pm you may request to leave your luggage with the concierge.
If you need to arrive earlier than January 5, or stay later than January 15, you will be responsible for making housing arrangements on your own. Feel free to contact the hotel directly or secure housing in the area.
Visas and Passports
The Office of Outbound Services provides guidance on visa requirements for global field intensive programs. It is the student's responsibility to complete the necessary steps to obtain all required travel documents prior to departure. You may contact outbound.ShortTerm@nyu.edu to confirm if a visa is required. In your email, please include your name, Student ID (N#), country of citizenship, and where you will be travelling in Sydney, You may share the GFI J-term 2026 itinerary. Processing times for visas can take weeks/months so planned ahead.
Passports should be valid at least six (6) months after the GFI Program ends. Click here for NYU passport services and information.
Visa and Passport Requirements:
Below is an outline of the two main visa types based on citizenship. Both visa applications are completed entirely online—no passport submission is required. The specific documents to be uploaded will vary by citizenship and will be listed within each applicant’s online portal.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Travelers holding passport citizenship on the list provided (click on 'Details' next to the 'Have an Eligible Passport' section) will apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Travelers will apply using the Australia ETA App found on the Apple or Google app store.
Processing Time: Typically same day processing time from the date of application and allows stays up to 90 days per visit.
Application Timeframe: Travelers should apply at least 10 business days in advance of travel in case delays occur.
Visitor Visa - Subclass (600)
All other citizenships will be required to apply for a Visitor Visa - Subclass (600).
Processing Time: The current processing time is up to 23 business days to process, so it is highly encouraged to begin the visa process no later than early November to ensure a timely arrival of the visa prior to travel.
Application Timeframe: Apply by late October or early November. Application is completed fully online and will be processed once all required documents are submitted and fees are paid.
Travel Registry:
Students must complete Travel Registry to ensure that the Office of Outbound Services and the Tisch Institute can provide travel-related guidance in advance. This includes entering your passport and citizenship information as soon as possible, emergency contact information, dietary restrictions, your arrival and departure flight information.
Medical Consultations
The Student Health Center can provide you with the latest health information and immunization services for your trip. Please click here to schedule an appointment 4-6 weeks prior to departure.