Visa Information
许多国家要求学生在出国留学之前申请签证. 在本页中，您可以找到有关学生签证的一般信息以及有关某些国家入境要求的具体信息:
- Visa FAQ's
- Visa Tips
- Visa Guides for specific countries
- How to get an FBI background check
- How to get an Apostille
认为自己是跨性别者或非二元性别的学生:这里有一些资源，可以让你更多地了解你要去的国家. 建议获取博天堂官方网页性别指定文档的知识.
Visa Frequently Asked Questions
What is a visa?
签证是由东道国获得的一项授权 个人进入并合法停留在该国的特定 purpose and period of time. In most cases, applicants are required to 提前向最近的东道国领事馆申请签证 (usually in Chicago or Detroit).
Do I need a visa to study abroad?
根据国家的不同，你可能需要也可能不需要签证进入 your host country. Typically, students participating in study abroad 持续时间超过90天的项目需要获得签证. 一些国家要求学生出国留学必须获得签证 项目，包括短于90天的项目. It is your 负责确定你要去的国家是否有相关要求 您需要在入境前获得签证或完成其他要求. 帕德诺斯国际中心可以帮助您回答一般性问题 有关签证申请的问题可到相应的领事馆办理 对于你要去的国家，应该尽量联系 accurate and up to date information.
What documents will I need to apply for the visa?
为了申请签证，可能需要一些文件。 如:接收院校的录取通知书、证明 财力，回程机票证明，护照大小的照片， and/or other documentation. The requirements and fees will vary from 每个国家不同，通常取决于你计划多长时间 stay in the country and the purpose of your stay. Gathering the 申请签证所需的文件可能需要相当长的时间 amount of time. We recommend that you start looking into the requirements well in advance.
How long does it take to get a visa?
获得签证的过程可能需要几个星期 to several months. Start researching this information early so that you are prepared.
Where can I get more information on visa requirements?
有关签证要求的更多信息，请联系最近的学校 consulate of the country you plan to visit, or go to www.travel.state.gov and review the travel advisory section for details on entry requirements.
The visa guides on this page will also provide more detailed instructions on visa application procedures for specific countries.
Visa Tips
- In most cases, 签证申请在进入东道国前90天内不予考虑.
- It is not uncommon for a student to be required to apply for a visa in person. 在某些情况下，学生也可能被要求亲自领取护照和签证. 这可能意味着您可能需要两次前往对您的居住国有管辖权的领事馆.
- In most cases, students MUST apply for their visa in their home country. 这意味着，如果你计划旅行或计划背靠背的海外学习项目，并且你在抵达东道国之前的3个月内不在美国, you may run into problems with securing a visa.
- 领事馆并不总是及时回应问题 from students regarding visa procedures. 请与领事馆联系，以便有足够的时间回答您的问题.
- While many of these requirements may seem burdensome, they are governmental regulations that must be followed. Due to constant changes in requirements and regulations, 博天堂官方网页申请签证的程序，帕德诺斯国际中心可以提供非常有限的信息. 我们的工作人员已被指示将您转介到适当的领事馆以获得问题和建议.
Visa Guides
本页的签证指南代表了GVSU有合作项目的国家. 如果你要访问的国家没有列在这个页面上, 你可以在网上搜索你将要访问的国家的领事馆来查找签证信息. 如果您在查找签证信息时遇到困难，请与我们联系.
Padnos International Center cannot assist you with:
- 代您申请签证(除非该签证包含在项目中)
- Making a visa appointment
- 如果您申请在多个国家学习，研究要求并协调申请过程
Please note: Visa regulations can change frequently and without notice. 查找有关签证的最新信息的最佳地点是您将要访问的国家的领事馆.
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FBI Background Check
Some locations (including Spain and Chile) may require students to have an FBI background check in order to obtain a visa. 当你申请学生签证时，联邦调查局的背景调查必须是最新的(在4个月内发布的). 这个过程的时机很重要，可以确保你有足够的时间申请联邦调查局的背景调查, 但是在你准备好申请学生签证之前，签证就到期了. 你必须在出发前90天内申请学习签证. 学生有几个不同的选择来获得联邦调查局的背景调查:
- Work directly with the FBI to submit online or by mail.
- Utilize an FBI-approved channeler
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过去的学生已经能够加快获得联邦调查局背景调查的过程，使用 Fieldprint Services Team for an extra fee (currently $50). 这项服务可以在预约后24小时内提供背景调查
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If fingerprints are needed for an FBI background check, these can be taken at the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460. They can be contacted by phone at (616) 738-4025. Fingerprints are done from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., but they ask that you arrive by 3:30 p.m. to fill out the appropriate paperwork. No appointment is necessary. 你需要带驾照，而且指纹卡要10美元.
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Apostille
What is an apostille?
- apostille是一种证明文件真实性的证书，这样它就可以在美国以外的地方被认可为官方文件.
Do I need an apostille?
- 一些领事馆要求你的学生签证的某些文件有来自美国的官方签名.S. Department of State. 你需要检查你的签证文件的要求，看看是否需要加注.
How do I get an apostille?
- The State Department website provides information on how to obtain an apostille.
- 你需要把你的文件邮寄到国务院 envelope with tracking so that you can verify when they arrive. 您还需要购买一个带有追踪功能的回邮信封.
- This process can take up to three months. 您需要提前计划，以确保在签证预约前收到所需的一切.
