Student Resources
Passport and Visa Questions
For students who already have a passport, please check BEFORE coming abroad that your passport is not due to expire and that it will be valid for the full length of your stay.
Yes, no matter how long you plan to spend abroad it is your responsibility to obtain a passport. If you need help obtaining a passport, you can contact the study abroad office at UW-Platteville.
Yes, you are required to have a student visa. It is your responsibility to obtain one but you can always contact the study abroad office at UW-Platteville and they will help you obtain one.
No, you will only need a visa if you plan on staying in Spain for more than 90 days.
If you lose your passport or it gets stolen at any point whilst you are abroad you will need to go to the Police Department and file a report. You will then have to take this report to the Embassy who will give you a temporary passport until you can have a new one issued.