| 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!
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