How does a non-U.S. passport holder get a visa?
The first step is for the delegate to contact the consulate for each country to which his or her program travels. Each consulate will specify the visa requirements for their country. Usually the process involves completing application materials and submitting them along with supporting documents and the delegates original, valid passport. In about two to four weeks, the passport will be returned with the newly issued visa. Even if a visa issued by one country is enough for the entire program, non-U.S. passport holders must contact each country represented on their itinerary (even if only for a flight layover) to be sure there are no additional entry requirements.
