U.S. Department of State
Passport and visa information for Americans traveling abroad, and foreign citizens traveling to the U.S.
U.S. Passport Service
Links to Passport Services Office of the U.S. Department of State, and includes information such as application forms, instructions, and requirements.
Foreign Entry Requirements
Information on visa requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to a foreign country.
American Passport Express
A non-government service which works with the U.S. Passport Agency to return U.S. passports in less than a week for emergencies.
Embassy World.Com
Contact information and website addresses for embassies and consulates around the world, including foreign embassies in the U.S. and U.S. embassies worldwide.
Travel Document Systems
TDS provides visa services for U.S. citizens for most countries for which an entry visa is required, and can also assist with visa requirements for U.S. permanent residents for many countries. They also expedite U.S. passports (new issues, renewals, amendments, additional pages). Very urgent passports may be obtained same day.
Obtaining foreign currency
For cash, travelers' checks, bank drafts, and checks, check with your personal bank to see if they can provide these services. In Raleigh, Capital Travel also provides these services for a fee and can provide you with cash or checks in most major currencies - Capital Travel, 1101 Oberlin Road, 833-3254 (same day or overnight service for most currencies).
Health and Safety Abroad
Travel Clinic
NC State students can meet with the Student Health Travel Clinic to be advised about staying healthy abroad and obtaining immunizations or vaccinations, prescriptions needed during travel, and a travel first aid kit.
Consular Affairs Homepage
The U.S. Department of State homepage includes U.S. embassy and consulate contact information worldwide, travel warnings, and tips for travel to various regions.
HTH Students
HTH Worldwide specializes in providing health insurance to both international students studying in the USA and U.S. study abroad students.
Let's Go Guides
On-line travel guides for student and budget travelers.
GoAbroad.com
Allows you to select a type of experience abroad (travel, volunteer, study, etc.) and a country you are going to and produces a customized on-line travel guide based on these criteria.
Hostels.Com
An on-line guide to using youth hostels. Provides a general overview of what youth hostels are and a searchable database of youth hostels around the world. Also has links to on-line travel stores for railpasses, backpacks, and guidebooks.
Backpack Europe on a Budget
An on-line guide to budget traveling in Europe. Provides information on packing, choosing a good pack or suitcase, where to stay, keeping in touch, and guidebook reviews.
Cybercafe Search Engine
A searchable database of internet cafes and email kiosks around the world.
Kasbah
A country-by-country searchable database including travel tips and cultural, accommodation, and transportation information.
Glimpse Magazine
Features first-person, cultural-experience pieces written by study abroad students, international students, volunteers and others living abroad. Selected work is also republished by major newspapers or commissioned by Glimpse partners such as National Geographic Traveler.
CasaMundo
Features houses to rent throughout Europe.
