Do I need a passport or visa?

sfine — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:05:18 +0000

All US citizens must have a passport to travel internationally. The US Department of State is the US government agency that issues passports for US citizens. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/ and follow the instructions to apply for your passport.

Processing times vary but are usually around 6 – 10 weeks. You will need to prove your US citizenship, submit an application, prove your identity with a government-issued ID and pay a fee for your passport. Your passport will be valid for 10 years.

If you are a student in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, have applied for a study abroad program and are getting a passport for the first time, you are eligible for a passport reimbursement scholarship. Students who have had a minor passport (under the age of 18) are not eligible for a passport reimbursement. Bring your new passport to 0018 Curtiss to claim your scholarship.

For short term travel programs, visa requirements vary but if needed, the study abroad office will help you apply. For semester programs, students will receive information on how to apply for visas or any required permits but will be responsible for applying independently.

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Step-By-Step Guide to Obtaining a Passport/Passport Reimbursement

sfine — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:40:37 +0000

Are you a CALS student planning to study abroad and applying for your first passport? You are probably eligible to receive our passport reimbursement scholarship!

To apply for a passport, you will need to complete a passport application (available at the post office) or at https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html

Passport applications require 2 passport photos. Passport photo service can often be found at CVS, Rite Aid or Wal-Mart. The U.S. Post Office in Ames can also take passport photos for a fee.
If you are applying in Ames, you will need to go to the main U.S. Post Office at 525 Kellogg Avenue. Otherwise, your hometown post office or county records office can help you apply for your passport.
Keep in mind you will need to bring proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. a certified birth certificate) and a photo ID (i.e. driver's license) with you to the post office when you apply for your passport.
Checks (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) and/or or money orders are the accepted forms of payment for passport processing. The total cost as of July 1, 2024 is $165 (excluding photos). For more information on accepted forms of payment, see https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/fees.html

Due to a wide range of circumstances, the average wait time for getting a new passport or renewing an expiring passport can range from 6 to 18 weeks, during busy times. Once you receive your passport, bring it to our office in 0018 Curtiss Hall to complete our reimbursement scholarship form. Within 3-4 weeks, you will receive a reimbursement credit of $165 on your UBill. Note: we will only reimburse you for the cost of your passport, not for photos or for expediting fees, etc.

Please contact us at calsstudyabroad@iastate.edu if you need any assistance or have questions!

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Do I need a passport or visa?

Step-By-Step Guide to Obtaining a Passport/Passport Reimbursement

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