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Student International Travel Considerations

  • U.S. Department of State: Revised Worldwide Caution.
  • Entry Requirement for Travel To and Transit Through the United Kingdom: Travelers from the U.S. and many other countries are required to have a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter or transit through the UK. The ETA costs £10 and is valid for two years or until the passport used to obtain the ETA expires. 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. To learn more, visit the links above or watch videos on what an ETA is and how to apply for a UK ETA. 

Margaret Walter

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Margaret Walter
Associate Director for Education Abroad
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Margaret Walter joined the Education Abroad team in January 2016. Margaret worked in the study abroad office at Fordham University and in the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University before returning to Charlottesville. Previous international experience includes study abroad in Spain and the UK, short-term experiences in Central America, and a summer work-abroad program in London. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (with a focus on the Middle East) from Fordham University and Master’s in International Education from the SIT Graduate Institute. Margaret has advised for and managed programs based in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Oceania.