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Preparing to go abroad includes securing important documents, making copies, and a lot of planning. Consider:

• A valid passport (before applying for a visa double check the expiration date of your passport)
• Tourists visiting for less than 90 days don't need a visa
• Students, au pairs, and interns need a J1 or F1 visa
• Employees need an H1 or L1 visa
• If you're travelling on business you will need a tready trader E1 or E2 visa
• Apply for your visa at the American Embassy
• You will be interviewed to determine if you qualify
• Your visa will be added in your passeport with the category and expiration date