International Programs
Passport and Visa Information
Passport: You must have a valid passport to participate in any of the International Programs. Your passport must be valid 6 months after your scheduled return date. If you do not have a passport, or your passport has expired, you should start the application process NOW! As soon as you receive it, give a copy to the International Programs Office.
Visa: Most programs now require a visa. In order to obtain a visa, you must have a passport! A U.S. passport can take 2 to 6 weeks to obtain. A visa is can also take up to 6 weeks to obtain.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PASSPORT INFORMATION
More information on how to obtain a U.S. passport can be found at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. Application forms can be obtained from any passport agency or acceptance facility (call first to learn whether an appointment is necessary), or on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html. The passport offices or agencies closest to Pepperdine are:
Malibu City Clerk's Office
23815 Stuart Ranch Road
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, appointment only
(310) 456-2489
Santa Monica Post Office
1248 5th Street
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
1-800-275-8777
Beverly Hills Post Office (expedite or regular passport)
325 North Maple Drive
Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
(310) 247-3470 Appointments only.
Photos on location for $15.
West Los Angeles Federal Building (only to expedite passport)
11000 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
(310) 575-5700
National Passport Center (renewals by mail)
P.O Box 371971
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-9971
Necessary Documents
1) Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
2) 2 Passport-sized color photos
3) Your Social Security number
4) Identification (current, valid driver's license or previous passport). Note that your Social Security card is not considered valid identification
U.S. Passport Fees
New: $100
Renewal: $75
Expedite Fee: $60 (additional fee to assure a rapid issue)
Passport and Visa Photos
In addition to the two passport photos needed for a new passport, all program participants must take with them an additional five passport photos.
Mail Boxes, Etc., U.S.A.
(Colony Plaza, near Ralph's market)
23852 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
(310) 456-2733
Approximate Cost: $8.00 for 2 photos
SuperColor
1824 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica
(310) 829-4661
Approximate Cost: $9.95 plus tax for 2 photos
VISA INFORMATION
Non-U.S. Passport holders may be required to have visas to enter some countries. It is the student's responsibility to make sure that he/she has all the necessary visas before he/she departs. Students must consult their local consulate or embassy for information regarding which countries require visas.
U.S. Citizens studying in Florence, Hong Kong, Lausanne (Academic Year only), London (Academic Year only) and Thailand are responsible for applying for student visas before departing the U.S. Students will receive more detailed information regarding visas once they are accepted to their respective program.
To read the Frequently Asked Questions regarding visas, visit http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/internationalprograms/faq!
