This will help you plan time to apply for any updated documents you need to ensure smooth travel during your visit to the United States.
As a result of increased security measures, travel to the United States has changed for many visitors coming from overseas. To help you prepare for your trip to Wharton, please:
Establish whether the country from which you are traveling participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). There are less-restrictive US policies that apply specifically and only to these countries. The US Department of State maintains a complete list of eligible VWP countries and guidelines.
If you are traveling from a country that is not a member of the VWP, you’ll want to review this information on non-immigrant visas.
In general, it is best to check with the US Embassy in your own city and/or country to make sure you have all the information and documents you need. This list of all US Embassies can be a starting point for identifying your contact.
From any point of origin, always begin the process of preparing to come to the US as early as you can; if possible, a six-month lead time is ideal.
If you have any questions at all, please contact Wharton Client Relations at +1.215.898.1776 (phone), +1.215.898.2064 (fax), or execed@wharton.upenn.edu (e-mail).