Classrooms Without Walls:
Study Abroad Cusco, Perú
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
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Professor of Spanish and Humanities
904-997-2799
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Professor of Anthropology and Humanities
904-620-1661
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Professor of Biology
904-646-2069
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All students will be required to obtain the following paperwork in advance:
1. Please complete the following forms and agreements (below) and submit them to:
Prof. Enrique Barquinero
FCCJ - Deerwood Center
9911 Old Baymeadows Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
2. A valid passport is required to enter and depart Perú.
If you are not traveling on a U.S. passport, please consult the State Department or Foreign Ministry of the country's whose passport you are traveling on for visa information. Make sure you meet any requirements for re-entry into the U.S.
Are you are a U.S. citizen but don't have a valid passport or the passport will expire soon?
It normally takes 6 weeks (2 weeks for expedited), to process an application. So apply ahead of time if you are considering traveling.
If you have never had a U.S. passport issued to you; or have a lost, mutilated, altered or damaged passport; or have an expired passport issued more than 15 years ago or while you were under 16 years of age, then you must apply in person, complete Department of State Form DS-11 "Application for Passport", provide proof of identity and citizenship. See U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affais First Time Applicants.
If you an expired U.S. passport and don't meet any of the criteria above you can apply by mail by completing Department of State Form DS-82, "Application For Passport By Mail". See U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Renewing Applicants.
Already have a valid passport or received your new passport?
If you are traveling on a U.S. passport, you do NOT need to obtain an entry visa into Perú. U.S. citizens may enter Peru for short-term tourist- or business-related visits of up to 90 days, as determined by the Peruvian immigration officer at the time of entry into Peru.
Keep abreast of any changes in Perú. While there are no Travel Warnings issued for Peru, you should at least monitor the U.S. Department of State Consular Information Sheet for Peru. Although registration is not required, it is not a bad idea to register with the U.S. Embassy in Peru. Travel registration is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. Registration allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad so that the Department of State can use to assist you in case of an emergency. Americans residing abroad can also get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Please review the U.S. Department of State webpage for information on Tips for Traveling Abroad. It is best to be over informed than under informed.
3. Proof of medical insurance (Declaration page).
If you do not have insurance, you must purchase temporary medical travel insurance. Please contact program coordinator
4. Immunization records (must be up to date).
5. International Student Identity Card (ISIC) - Apply Online ($25.00 if purchased in advance)
The Program cost assumes that you have this card with you. This card goes a long way to proving that you are a student to Peruvian officials and part of this Program. When not part of an Program's organized activity the cost for non-student passes are doubled and you will be responsible for the fee. 4.5 million International Student Identity Cards are issued annually and are the only internationally recognized proof of full-time student status and provides cardholders access to discounts, worldwide benefits and services. The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is the primary identity card offered by members of the ISIC Association, an international, not-for-profit association of the International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC). The ISIC Association and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) maintain a relationship that reflects the common belief in travel as a means to promote international understanding.