World Cinema and the European Film Festival
Travel Arrangements
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program site. Instructions for making flight arrangements will be sent to students via email after the program reaches minimum enrollment or within a week after the enrollment deadline. Instructions on how to get to the program accommodations will be available to enrolled students in their Program Specific Guide (PSG). The PSG will available by May through enrolled students’ Summer Abroad Account and sent via email to the program listserv.
Notes on Travel to Your Destination
As UC Davis Summer Abroad programs are not affiliated with a host university, participants will enter as a tourist. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. The 90-day period begins when entering the Schengen Area.
Participants intending to participate in another study, intern or travel program immediately beforehand or afterword, are responsible for their visa situation. Make sure to take this program into account when figuring out the visa situation. Summer Abroad can provide a verification of enrollment letter when requested.
Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens
A valid passport is required for this program.
There are no visa requirements for this program.
Entry Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens
A valid passport is required for this program.
Non-U.S. citizens should check for visa and other entry requirements by contacting the consulate of their travel destination(s) (see links below). Participants are responsible for obtaining their own visa. Summer Abroad will supply a verification of enrollment or other necessary documents for non-U.S. citizens upon request.
International students in the United States on an F-1 or J-1 visa interested in studying abroad, should ensure the U.S. visa in their passport has at least 90 days validity remaining whenever they travel abroad. If the U.S. visa expires or is about to expire (even if the I-20 is current), students may be required to apply for the visa to their study abroad country in their home country.
Non-U.S. citizens unable to gain access to the study abroad country will be subject to cancellation fees as shown in the cancellation schedule. For this reason, international students are highly encouraged to research entry to their destination country well in advance, and before enrolling in the program if possible.
Consulates and Embassies
Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco (for Schengen visa, apply via Switzerland as “main country of destination”)
Consulate General of France in San Francisco
Travel Health & Safety Resources
Learn more about Health and Accident Insurance, Health Tips, Vaccinations, Sexual Health Abroad, Alcohol and Drugs, Safety Tips, Culture Shock, Advisory of Student Risk.
Transportation Resources
Learn more about International Air Travel, Regional International Air Travel, Rail & Coach Travel, and Public and Local Transit.