Embassy of the United States Tegucigalpa, Honduras

The United States of America welcomes international students.  We recommend that you visit these websites for greater information on how to apply for admission to a U.S. college, university or other educational institution:

• EducationUSA Advising Program
• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs's Exchanges Website

International Students: F-1 and M-1 Visas

Once you have gained admission to an educational institution, you must process your student visa.  F-1 visas (academic or language studies) and M-1 visas (vocational studies) are to attend an educational institution and carry a full-time load of courses.

It is very important that you apply for your visa with enough time in advance, we recommend a minimum one month before your travel plans.  Also take into consideration that Embassies and Consulates can only issue student visas within a 120-day period in advance of the beginning of the course of study (noted in the I-20).  For example, if your course of study begins September 1 and you present your application April 1, your visa application will be left pending until your visa can be issued around the beginning of June.

Relevant Information for International Students

• Applying for a Student Visa for the First Time
• Entering the United States with a Student Visa
• Renewing a Student Visa
• Applying for Visas for Dependents
• Allowed Stay in the United States under a Student Visa
• Allowed Additional Stay in the United States after Completing Studies
• SEVIS Fee