Germany Materials
Program Information
Visa Information
General Travel Information
External Information
Semester High School Program Information
Program Information
Please click on the links below to download the information for your program. You are responsible for downloading, printing out and familiarizing yourself with the following information.
Germany Welcome Booklet 2009
Germany Safety Tips 2009
Germany Arrival Information 2009
Visa Information
AFS Visa Information for this program is in the process of being updated. A notification will be mailed and emailed to participants once instructions are fully updated and posted, which should happen within 4 to 6 weeks prior to your departure.
All participants must have a passport valid up to 6 months beyond the end of their program. If you are not a US citizen, you must hold a valid passport from your country of citizenship or a valid Refugee Travel Document and valid US visa or permanent resident document. If you are a non-US citizen, please contact your Student Services Advisor to ensure AFS is aware of your citizenship status, as visa instructions may vary for you. Your Advisor will connect you to a Visa Coordinator if necessary.
General Travel Information
Focus on Germany: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/focus_on/high_school/32
AFS World Health Advisories: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/9050
AFS Recommended Language Resources: http://www.usa.afs.org/usa_en/view/9052
External Information
State Department: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1123.html
CDC Traveler’s Health Page: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/Germany.aspx
If at any time in this process you have questions, please contact the AFS Program Information Specialist at countryinfo@afs.org.
