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Apply for Your Passport!

All students considering study abroad for Winter 2008 must apply for a U.S. Passport, or U.S. Passport renewal, at the earliest possible moment.

If you do not have a passport you cannot study abroad.

The U.S. Passport Agency is reporting a massive backlog of passport applications with a current minimum processing time of 12-16 weeks.

Students should not expect to receive a passport in fewer than 3 months following the submission of a completed passport application.

In addition, many countries require that you have a visa in order to study there. You cannot apply for a visa until you have a passport in hand.

In order to ensure a more timely delivery of your passport, you should request Expedited Service when you apply.

There is no genuine education without earnest life-to-life interaction and inspiration. People grow through their interaction with people: Daisaku Ikeda

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Passport Services & Customs

US Passport Services The US Government is experiencing substantial delays in issuing passports. Visa processing can now take up to four months. If you do not yet have a passport, please adjust your travel plans accordingly. If you have your passport, be sure that it is valid for as long as you need it. For more information about passports, please view the U.S. Passport Services webpage.