However things have a way of changing and it is best to get more complete, up to date information at the nearest Chinese Embassy. For a list of Hong Kong embassies around the world please click on embassy information.

The office will assist you in the process of requesting a VISA. It is a long and complex process therefore we recommend to apply as early as possible. Due to tougher internatioanal regulation, at the time of the VISA application, the Foundation becomes the responsible party and the guarantor of your staying: legal statements are made in regard to the legitimacy of your staying and the related financial guarantees.

present, volunteers from the EU, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not require a visa to enter South Africa and will be granted a temporary visitors permit valid for 90 days on presenting their passport on arrival. If you are intending to stay longer than 90 days, you can apply for an extension in your home country or at the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa.

a foreign tourist or mountaineer to enter Tibet you must have a valid passport. You should also possess a visa issued by a Chinese Embassy unless from a country that has visa exemption agreements with China. A Chinese Visa will not entitle you to travel to Tibet. The Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB), a government agency, also requires a Tibet Entry Permit. If you are entering from China, you still have to obtain permit but Chineese visa will valid.

All US citizens and non-Chinese citizens traveling to mainland China, whether for business, study or pleasure, require a visa which should be obtained prior to the trip.

Yes, in most cases you will have to obtain a student visa for your full-time studies in a foreign country before you leave Hong Kong. The host university will send you a pre-departure package that will include a letter of acceptance and other relevant documents. You should check the visa application instructions online and bring all necessary documents (including your passport) to relevant High Commission, Consulate or Embassy to apply for the student visa.

A passport is required for all travel outside of the United States. This includes all the countries affiliated with Compassion International. If needed, a visa application will be included in your deposit packet with instructions on how to apply for your visa. If you prefer to have your passport and/or visa application processed for you, we recommend the following companies:

Nationals of countries other than the USA and Canada should contact their nearest Irish Embassy before making their travel arrangements to determine whether or not a visa is required.

Normally yes, you need a visa in order to enter the Russian Federation. If you are the USA citizen, you certainly need one. You will need separate visas for other CIS countries, such as Ukraine or Belarus. We can send you the official invitation that you need in order to obtain a visa to Russia. We do not currently provide invitations to other countires.

A visa is a photo i.d. issued outside the U.S. which allows you to enter the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis. The two main types of visas are immigrant visas (also known as green cards), which let you live and work indefinitely inside the U.S., and non-immigrant visas, which allow you to live and/or work in the U.S. on a temporary basis. There are a variety of ways to obtain a visa, but the most common are through a U.S.-based employer sponsor or a family member who is a U.S. citizen.

You need a passport that is valid for your stay in France plus at least six months. The administrative procedures for entry in France of foreign scientists (visas, residency papers) are described on the site of the Alfred Kastler Foundation: http://www.fnak.fr/ . The human resource service of your research centre will help you perform these procedures.

Please consult us for current regulations pertaining to visa requirements of the various safari destinations...

All Reformation Tours destinations require you to have a valid passport. If you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately; it normally takes four to six weeks to be issued. There are some destinations that require a visa. Visas can be obtained on arrival at the airport for countries in Europe and Turkey.