Visas/Travel/Work Abroad

This page is designed to help you find important information you might need for your study abroad program.


Important Information and Links

• How to get a Passport Contains all the information you will need to apply for a passport (PDF)
• Visas (direct link) A visa is your permission to enter a country. Most students studying abroad will need a student visa. You will need to apply for your visa through the embassy or consulate nearest to your home state. To obtain visa forms and contact the host country’s embassy in the US


Travel Links

Use the following links at your own risk and discretion.
• Currency Converter Check current exchange rate in your host country.
• Weather Around the World
• AESU Travel This travel agency offers discounted airline tickets. You will receive an additional $20 off your ticket price if you enter Boise State University's Promoter Code #569.
• Rail Passes
• Hostels and Budget Accommodations
• Rick Steves’ Travel information
• STA Travel Student Discount Airfares
• Student Universe.com Student Discount Airfares
• Travel Cuts Student Discount Airfares


Work/Volunteer Abroad

Do you want to work abroad after you graduate? Here are some resources.
• Peace Corps
• Work Abroad or Volunteer Abroad
• The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
• Internet Resources for Work Abroad (pdf)

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1910 University Drive., Boise, ID 83725
Problem? Email IPO Office.   Last reviewed 3/27/2006.