What type of visa will students need to study at language institutes?
Depends. Students attending language institutes for short duration (usually 90 days or less) can usually travel on a tourist visa. But those going long duration (more than 90 days) may need to obtain a student visa. Some countries, such as Spain, require student visas for students going more than 90 days and applicants must take their documents in person to the Consulate serving New Mexico (Houston for Spain). Students should visit www.embassy.org for a list of foreign consulates and instructions for visas. The U.S. State Department’s Consular Information Sheets also provide information on visa requirements of all countries. Visa requirements change frequently, so students must do there homework early so they are not prevented from studying abroad because they failed to obtain a proper visa in a timely manner.
