Will I Need a Visa?
In most countries, you may need a visa or a residency permit. They both allow you to legally stay in a country for a stated amount of time. For more information, click on the country name to take you to the country's embassy page.
Country
Need a Visa?
What type?
Yes, if you're there for longer than 3 months
Short-term
Yes**
X or F Visa
Yes, if you're there for longer than 6 months
VAF-1
Yes
General Visa
Yes, if you're there for longer than 3 months.
Student/Tourist Visa
Yes, if you're there longer than three months
Residency Permit (VTV)
Yes, if you're there longer than three months
Student
Yes
Student
**The Office of Study Abroad will assist students with securing a China visa.