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FAQ - Passports and Visas
Office of International Programs at JMU - passport information State Department's Passport Services and Information page. Belgian Embassy website Print answers (PDF)Download a free version of Adobe AcrobatReader. |
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Once you decide to go, you should apply for a passport. It will take at least four weeks, probably more, to process your paperwork. The Office of International Programs at JMU has some passport information and you can learn more about the process by visiting the State Department's Passport Services and Information page.
In Harrisonburg, you can apply for a passport at the courthouse on Court Square.
Fall and spring semesters: Yes. Full details for obtaining a Belgian student visa are located on the Belgian Embassy web site . We will also go over the visa process during the orientation meetings.
Summer semester: No. Your total program will be 89 days, which means you can come and stay on your passport, if you are a U.S. citizen.
Most likely, yes, unless you are a Belgian citizen. If you are not an American citizen, you will most likely need a visa for Belgium and for our extended field trip to England. Most of the information about passports and visas in this FAQ section assumes you are an American citizen. If you are not an American citizen, it is your responsibility to make sure you are legal to study in Belgium and travel to other countries. The Office of International Programs (OIP) may assist you in this process. For more visa information, please contact the OIP .
