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Student Visa Guide
A student visa is a stamp or seal affixed to the inside of your passport that permits
study in the issuing region for an established period of time. Most students studying
in their host country for more than 60 or 90 days are required to obtain a student
visa.
Scroll down
to find helpful tips, country-specific contact information, and FAQs for visa application
requirements.
The CGE does not have the authority to intervene on behalf of students at the consulates
or provide advice on visa requirements. However, it can offer home university documentation
and facilitate connections with the students' program's visa specialist.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the student to obtain a visa prior to departure.
Starting an Application
How to Apply
You will apply through the consulate of your host country. A consulate is an official
office of the host country’s government in the US. You can find your host country’s
visa contact information by scrolling down. Some consulates require an in‐person appointment,
while others accept applications by mail or online. Sometimes you can go to the consulate
with jurisdiction over Orange County (usually based in Los Angeles) or sometimes you
can go to a consulate with jurisdiction over your permanent address. If you must attend
an in‐person appointment, these appointments book out months in advance.
What you Need
The consulate webpage for your host country will have the most updated visa application
requirements.
You will need to have a valid passport
, so make sure to obtain/renew one before you apply for a visa. You will generally
have to relinquish your passport for at least a couple of weeks as your visa application
is processing.
Do not schedule international travel in the last few months before your study abroad
program starts
.
Other application materials can range from photos, proof of funds to support you while
abroad, proof of enrollment, proof of housing, fingerprints or other biometrics, a
stamped return envelope, etc. Please note that consulates for the same country in
different U.S. cities may have different requirements.
The cost of a student visa depends on the consulate and host country. Costs can range
from $0-$500 and vary by which consulate you go to. A consulate in Los Angeles and
New York for the same country might have different fees and requirements.
Tip: Triple‐check your visa application before submitting because any errors may result
in a delay.
When to Apply
Visas can take a few days up to a few months to process. Carefully review the requirements
and suggested timeframe of the consulate. The consulate may keep your passport during
the processing time, so plan to be without it and not partake in international travel
during that time. Visit the
U.S. Department of State’s Students Abroad
website for information about your host country.
If your country requires an in‐person appointment (Spain, Italy, Greece, etc.), Consulates
can have limited time slots so it is recommended that you look now to book an appointment
within the suggested time frame prior to in‐country arrival (e.g. 45‐90 days prior,
etc.). If you don’t see available appointments in the time frame you need, check the
appointment page daily to see if any appointments open up. Typically, you do not need
to submit documentation to book an appointment, but you may need your passport to
create an account.
Contact Information & Resources
If a link below is missing or outdated, let us know at
globaled@chapman.edu
.
Country
Website
Phone Number or Email
Argentina
Los Angeles Consulate (ARG)
(323) 954-9155
Australia
Los Angeles Consulate (AUS)
(310) 229-2300
Austria
Los Angeles Consulate (AUT)
(310) 444-9310
Belgium
Los Angeles Consulate (BEL)
(323) 857-1244
Botswana
Los Angeles Consulate (BWA)
(213) 626-8484
Bulgaria
Los Angeles Consulate (BGR)
(310) 478-6700
Chile
Los Angeles Consulate (CHL)
(323) 933-3697
Costa Rica
Los Angeles Consulate (CRI)
(323) 424-7112
Czech Republic
Los Angeles Consulate (CZE)
losangeles.visa@mzv.gov.cz
Estonia
Los Angeles Consulate (EST)
(818) 340-5766
Finland
Los Angeles Consulate (FIN)
info.fin.usa@vfshelpline.com
Fiji
Fiji Immigration (FJI)
Contact ISEP Student Services Officer
France
Los Angeles Consulate (FRA)
info.los-angeles-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Germany
Los Angeles Consulate (DEU)
(323) 930-2703
Ghana
D.C. Embassy (GHA)
(202) 686-4520
Greece*
Los Angeles Consulate (GRC)
(310) 826-5555
Hungary
Los Angeles Consulates (HUN)
(310) 473-9344
Ireland
Los Angeles Consulate (IRL)
(310) 279-5380
Italy*
Los Angeles Consulate (ITA)
(310) 820-0622
Japan
Los Angeles Consulate (JPN)
(213) 617-6700
Jordan
D.C. Embassy (JOR)
(202) 966-2664
Lithuania
Los Angeles Consulate (LTU)
(424) 341-8701
Mexico
Los Angeles Consulate (MEX)
visasconlan@sre.gob.mx
Morocco
New York Consulate (MAR)
(212) 758-2625
Netherlands
Los Angeles Application Center (NLD)
(347) 329-2738
New Zealand
Los Angeles Consulate (NZL)
Students should not apply until they receive a prompt to do so, with proper documentation
from their provider.
(310) 566-6555
Portugal
San Francisco Consulate (PRT)
API Student Visa Guide
(415) 346-3400
South Africa
Los Angeles Consulate (ZAF)
(323) 651-0902
South Korea
Los Angeles Consulate (KOR)
(213) 385-9300
Spain*
Los Angeles Consulate (ESP)
Participants are strongly encouraged to use the visa batch processing service if offered
by your program provider (ex. CEA CAPA, ISA, etc.)
(323) 938-0158
Sweden
San Francisco Consulate (SWE)
(415) 268-0800
Switzerland
San Francisco Consulate (CHE)
(
415) 788-2272
Taiwan
TECO-LA (TWN)
(213) 389-1215
Thailand
Los Angeles Consulate (THA)
(323) 962-9574
United Arab Emirates
Los Angeles Consulate (ARE)
(310) 551-6534
United Kingdom*
Visa Guidelines (GBR)
Contact Form
*This country will require proof of acceptance from Chapman University. The CGE will
provide this document at the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation.
Visa FAQs
How do I know if I need a visa or not?
Most students studying in their host country for more than 60 or 90 days are required
to apply for a student visa. Find your host country’s visa contact information listed
above to determine if you need to obtain a visa for a semester, academic year, or
Travel Course, or international internship.
I need some of my documents notarized. What is that and where can I find a notary?
A notary public authenticates a document to ensure its validity. You may need a notary
services for your student visa forms. Chapman’s Student Business Services offers free
notary services for students, contact their office to
schedule an appointment
.
Important: California Notaries are not permitted to certify a copy of a vital record,
such as a birth certificate or passport.
There are no appointments available before I am supposed to leave. What do I do?
Appointments at the consulate may be limited or filled when you view the scheduling
calendar. If the first appointment seems too close to your intended departure date,
keep checking the system daily because appointments may open up when other people
cancel. Appointment calendars often refresh at 3pm Pacific Time daily.
Who should I talk to if I have questions about my visa?
The consulate of your host country will have the most updated information about the
process and materials necessary for your visa. Additionally, some study abroad programs
may have visa specialists that can help answer questions. For example, students going
on CEA programs can utilize the CEA Site Specialists trained in country‐specific visa
requirements.
My visa asks for proof of insurance. Is this something that is covered by Chapman’s
CHUBB insurance?
CHUBB is a secondary travel and emergency medical insurance policy. Most countries
require a specific amount of insurance coverage for medical expenses, hospitalizations,
and repatriation for medical reasons. Students should check that their current plan
has overseas coverage, or request the insurance information of their specific study
abroad program/host university, which will function as their primary insurance while
abroad.
Can Chapman provide me with proof of acceptance?
The Center for Global Education provides acceptance letters for all students going
to Italy, Greece, Spain, and the UK who obtain visas at the consulates based in Los
Angeles. Acceptance letters will be handed out at the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation.
For all other countries that request proof of acceptance, students are given that
letter directly from their program or host university. If a student is going to a
consulate outside of Los Angeles and needs a letter from the home university, you
can email
globaled@chapman.edu
with the request for proof of acceptance.
What happens if my visa does not arrive on time?
You must enter your host country with the appropriate documents to be a study abroad
student. Talk to your program provider or host university to determine if there is
a possibility for you to arrive after the required start date once you receive your
documents. A delay in obtaining your visa may result in your withdrawal from the program
and could incur penalty fees associated with withdrawing due to a visa delay.
I am an international student in the U.S. who is going to study abroad. Where do I
get my visa?
This depends on both your country of citizenship and the country where you plan to
study abroad. Please refer to the embassy or consulate webpage of the country in which
you are planning to study in to determine where you can obtain your study abroad visa.
Consult with
iss@chapman.edu
for your visa-related questions.
Do my documents need to be translated for my visa appointment?
Certain countries may require translations of official documents. Your program provider
should give you these documents in English and the country's official language. Check
the visa requirements for the country where you plan to study abroad to determine
whether or not you require translated documents.
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Email:
globaled@chapman.edu
Call:
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