TRAVEL INSIDE THE U.S.
F-1 and J-1 students and their F-2 and J-2 dependents may travel freely within the U.S. UCF Global recommend that students and dependents bring their valid passport for the purpose of boarding domestic flights.
TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.
Before traveling outside of the US, it is important to gather the necessary documentation. F-1 and J-1 Students will need to bring the following:
- Valid I-20 with a travel signature on page 2, or valid DS-2019 with a travel validation on page 1
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of reentry to the US
- Valid visa
- Proof of full-time student status (i.e. copy of transcripts, class schedule)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also recommends students bring proof of financial resources to support their studies and living expenses
TRAVEL SIGNATURE
F-1 STUDENTS
Travel signatures are provided via Knights email to all F-1 students and their F-2 dependents. To request a travel signature, email your most recently issued I-20 to intladvising@ucf.edu. Be sure to include the following information in your email:
- Your full name
- UCF ID
- Your intended date of return to the U.S.
J-1 STUDENTS
To request a travel signature, email your most recently issued DS-2019 to intladvising@ucf.edu. Be sure to include the following information in your email:
- Your full name
- UCF ID
- Your intended date of return to the U.S.
AUTOMATIC VISA REVALIDATION
Students traveling directly to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island for less than 30 days, can reenter the U.S. with an expired visa. This process is called “automatic visa revalidation.” Automatic visa revalidation is not available to citizens of Iran, Syria, or Sudan; students who are out of status with a terminated SEVIS record; or students who have applied for a visa that was denied or is not yet issued. Visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn more about automatic visa revalidation. Please consult with a UCF Global Immigration Advisor prior to making travel plans for questions regarding automatic visa revalidation.