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Student International Travel Considerations
Non-US Passport Holders: UVA students who are not U.S. passport holders should consult ISSP FAQs and UVA Federal Information to understand how changes to U.S. immigration policy could affect them. This includes guidance on the June 4th Presidential Proclamation restricting entry to the United States for nationals of 19 countries.
Safety Considerations due to Conflict in the Middle East: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution directing travelers with U.S. affiliations to exercise increased caution worldwide, especially in the Middle East. UVA students should not book flights that travel through a country with a University Travel Restriction, State Department Level 3 or 4, or other restriction. Consult the ISO's Travel Alerts, Notices & Warning page for details.
Date: 7/29/26
Getting Started
Welcome to Education Abroad at UVA!
Are you a UVA student interested in studying abroad, or a student from another college or university interested in a UVA program? Here's how you can get started now!
UVA Students
View the Education Abroad Workshop
Other Next Steps:
- Verify your eligibility to study abroad.
- Define your goals for participating in Education Abroad by assessing your academic and personal needs.
- Discuss plans with your Academic Advisor; confirm your university and departmental requirements, and learn how to integrate the credits you will earn abroad.
- Talk to a returned student who studied in the regions or with the programs you're considering. If you can't find a student who participated on your program of interest, reach out to your Education Abroad Advisor to be connected to a returnee.
- Plan your finances: Compare costs, confirm resources and look into additional funding.
- Identify application deadlines for program(s) and scholarships. (They might be different!)
- Meet with an Education Abroad Advisor if required and/or desired. Schedule your appointment online (instructions in the workshop). (Note: you do not have to meet with an advisor before opening an application.)
- Apply for or renew your passport (if your current passport expires less than 6 months after your return). US passport processing can take a few months. If you are a US citizen interested in participating in education abroad, apply for your passport now.
- Many countries require a visa. A visa is typically placed inside the passport and allows the traveler to enter a country for a specific purpose (e.g. study). Consult your program details for more information about visas.
- Investigate health and emergency insurance requirements. Talk to your doctor about managing any pre-existing conditions (including prescription medications) while abroad. If you require special accommodations, please disclose early!
- Read the Education Abroad Handbook.
- International students, meet with an International Student Advisor to discuss your travel plans.