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Student International Travel Considerations

  • Entry Requirement for the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and most other countries are now required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter and in some cases transit through the UK. Apply for the ETA online or through the UK ETA app. While approvals are predicted to be within three days or faster, students are advised to apply at least three weeks in advance of planned travel in case of processing delays. Visit the GOV.UK page on applying for a UK ETA to learn more. 

Boris Escalona

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Education Abroad Advisor & Program Manager
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Please note: Boris's office is in a location not accessible to those with mobility impairments, however he is happy to meet in an accessible location when needed. Please contact Boris ahead of your meeting time to request an alternate and accessible meeting space.

Boris Escalona joined UVA’s Education Abroad team in August 2023. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Boris has been in higher education for more than 17 years and has worked in various academic and student affairs areas. Previously, Boris served as a Customized Programs Administrator for George Mason University’s Global Education Office and Financial and Operations Manager at James Madison University’s Center for Global Engagement. Boris holds a B.A. in Asian Studies from Florida International University and a M.S. in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality from East Carolina University. He is currently working in his doctoral degree at George Mason University in International Education and Multicultural/Multilingual Education. Previous international experiences include studying abroad in Japan, China, South Korea, and Ireland. He has also traveled and provided on-site support to programs in Germany and Canada.