PLEASE WATCH FOR INFORMATION FROM YOUR HOST PROGRAM FOR VISA INFORMATION. If traveling with API, they will provide very specific information for your travel and what you need for visas. Depending on location, API will offer "Batch Visa Processing." If they do, it will be important for you to adhere to their timelines and requests for information. This is very important as the company will go to the U.S Embassy for you and mail your visa if it is approved.

What is a visa for?

• Many students (though not all) will also need a visa prior to their departure.  A visa is an official document issued by the country you wish to visit, granting you temporary permission to enter the country for a certain amount of time. Visas vary depending on the length of stay and the purpose of your visit. They can be paper documents or just a stamp in your passport, depending on the country.

• If your host country requires it, your program will provide you with student visa application information after you are admitted. You will need supporting documents from both your host institution and Nichols College. Follow the instructions PRECISELY and PROMPTLY, as visa timelines may be tight. It is best to schedule an appointment with the U.S Embassy as soon as possible!

• Check with your program to see if it collects information for any necessary visas. If you are planning to travel outside of your host country, verify if a visa is required for your destination(s). Be sure to know if you can re-enter your host country on your student visa if you leave.

• The visa process is often one of the most frustrating and complicated parts of the study abroad process for students. Simply put, getting a visa is a privilege and not a right that we can guarantee. Students must abide by all regulations set forth by the U.S Embassy or Consulate of the country that they are applying to.

• While Nichols College International Programs cannot advise on the visa process and procedures for every country, we will attempt to provide you with some resources. As visa regulations can change often and without notice, your first and best source of information will always be your program and the Consulate itself. Depending on where you go and what provider you use, they may offer “Batch Visa Processing.” This is a much easier process and it is advised you obtain your visa by batch processing if available through your program.