Country Information

Office of International Education

This page contains information about each country in which Randolph-Macon offers or has recently offered opportunities for international education. For Information about the different programs we offer, see our semester abroad and study/travel courses pages.

Click a country's name or flag to get a list of links related to that country, including:

• Consular Information Sheets from the U.S. State Department
• Background Notes from the U.S. State Department
• Health information for travelers from the CDC
• Links to U.S. Embassy web sites
• Links to foreign embassy web sites
• Tip sheets from the U.S. State Department for travelers to China, Jamaica, Mexico, and South Africa
• Maps of each country and its region of the world

Foreign entry requirements for each country are available from the U.S. Department of State. However, since each country establishes its own entry requirements and these can change with little advance notice, you should also consult with the Embassy of each country you plan to enter, well in advance of your expected departure date.

	Australia		Belgium		Brazil
	Canada		China		Costa Rica
	England		France		Germany
	Ghana		Greece		Ireland
	Italy		Jamaica		Japan
	Korea		Mexico		New Zealand
	Northern Ireland		South Africa		Spain
			Turkey

Australia

• Consular Information Sheet for Australia (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Australia (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Australia and the South Pacific
• U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia
• The World Fact Book: Australia (CIA)
• Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Western Australia Tourism Commission
• The Sydney Morning Herald (Australian newspaper)
• Maps of Australia: small, political, and relief
• Map of Oceania and of the Western Pacific Islands

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Belgium

• Consular Information Sheet for Belgium (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Belgium (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium
• The World Fact Book: Belgium (CIA)
• Belgian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Maps of Belgium: small and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference

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Brazil

• Consular Information Sheet for Brazil (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Brazil (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Tropical South America
• U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil
• The World Fact Book: Brazil (CIA)
• Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Brazil: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Maps of Brazil: small, political, and relief
• Maps of South America: political and reference
  

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Canada

• Consular Information Sheet for Canada (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Canada (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to North America
• U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada
• The World Fact Book: Canada (CIA)
• Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Maps of Canada: small, political, and relief

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China

• Consular Information Sheet for China (U.S. State Department)
• Consular Information Sheet for Hong Kong (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: China (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to East Asia
• U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China
• U.S. Consulate, Hong Kong
• The World Fact Book: China (CIA)
• Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• China: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Hong Kong Tourism Board
• Maps of China: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Hong Kong: small and political
• Maps of Asia: political and reference
  

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Costa Rica

• Consular Information Sheet for Costa Rica (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Costa Rica (U.S. State Department)
• CDC Health Information for Travelers to Mexico and Central America
• U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica
• The World Fact Bool: costa Rica (CIA)
• Costa Rican Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Costa Rican Tourism Board
• Maps of Costa Rica: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Central America: political and reference

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England (United Kingdom)

• Consular Information Sheet for the United Kingdom (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: United Kingdom (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom
• Consular Services for American Citizens (U.S. Embassy London)
• American Consulate in Scotland
• British Council
• Studying and Living in the United Kingdom (British Council)
• Predeparture Guide for students going to the U.K. (British Council)
• Club UK (British Council magazine for international students)
• Destination England (Lonely Planet online travel guide)
• Visit Britain
• For American Visitors to the United Kingdom (American Embassy London)
• The World Fact Book: United Kingdom (CIA)
• British Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Maps of the United Kingdom: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
• Weather in the U.K. (from the Met Office, the U.K. national weather service)
  

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France

• Consular Information Sheet for France (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: France (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in Paris, France
• American Presence Post, Toulouse
• The World Fact Book: France (CIA)
• French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Consulate General in Washington, D.C. (has jurisdiction over visas)
• Visa information
• French Government Tourist Office
• Le Figaro (newspaper)
• Le Monde (newspaper)
• Libération (newspaper)
• Paris-Match (magazine)
• Maps of France: small, political, relief, administrative divisions, and Paris
• Maps of Europe: political and reference

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Germany

• Consular Information Sheet for Germany (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Germany (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Mission in Germany
• U.S. Embassy in Berlin
• U.S. Consulate General Frankfort (this office serves the state of Hessen)
• American Citizen Services (U.S. Diplomatic Mission)
• The World Fact Book: Germany (CIA)
• Germany: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Hessen (Marburg is located in the state of Hessen)
• Maps of Germany: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
• Map of Central Europe
  

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Ghana

• Consular Information Sheet for Ghana (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Ghana (U.S. State Department)
• Health Information for Travelers to West Africa (CDC)
• U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana
• The World Fact Book: Ghana (CIA)
• Ghanaian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Ghana: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Maps of Ghana: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Africa: political and reference

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Greece

• Consular Information Sheet for Greece (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Greece (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece
• The World Fact Book: Greece (CIA)
• Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Maps of Greece: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
  

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Ireland

• Consular information Sheet for Ireland (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Ireland (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
• The World Fact Book: Ireland (CIA)
• Irish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Irish Tourist Board
• Maps of Ireland: small and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference

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Italy

• Consular Information Sheet for Italy (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Italy (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Italy
• U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy
• The World Fact Book: Italy (CIA)
• Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Italian State Tourism Board
• Maps of Italy: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
  

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Jamaica

• Consular Information Sheet for Jamaica (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Jamaica (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to the Caribbean
• U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica
• The World Fact Book: Jamaica (CIA)
• Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Jamaican Information Service
• Jamaica Tourist Board
• Map of Jamaica: small, political, and relief
• Reference map of Central America and the Caribbean
• Political map of the Caribbean

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Japan

• Consular Information Sheet for Japan (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Japan (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to East Asia
• U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
• U.S. Consulate in Nagoya
• American Consulate General, Osaka-Kobe, Japan (Consular Section)
• American Consulate General Sapporo, Japan
• American Consulate General Fukuoka, Japan
• The World Fact Book: Japan (CIA)
• Japan: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Japan National Tourist Organization
• Maps of Japan: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Asia: political and reference
  

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Korea, South

• Consular Information Sheet for South Korea (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: South Korea (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to East Asia
• U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea
• Consular Section (U.S. Embassy)
• American Citizen Services (U.S. Embassy)
• Register with the American Embassy, as a U.S. citizen studying in Korea
• The World Fact Book: Korea, South (CIA)
• South Korea: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• South Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Korea National Tourist Organization
• Maps of South Korea: small, political, and relief
• Map of the Korean peninsula
• Maps of Asia: political and reference

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Mexico

• Consular Information Sheet for Mexico (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Mexico (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Mexico and Central America
• U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico
• The World Fact Book: Mexico (CIA)
• Mexico: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Maps of Mexico: small, political, and relief
• Maps of North America: political and reference
  

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New Zealand

• Consular Information Sheet for New Zealand (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: New Zealand (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Australia and the South Pacific
• U.S. Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
• The World Fact Book: New Zealand (CIA)
• New Zealand's Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• New Zealand Tourist Board
• Tourism New Zealand
• Maps of New Zealand: small, political, and relief
• Map of Oceania and a map of the Western Pacific Islands

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Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)

• Consular Information Sheet for the United Kingdom (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: United Kingdom (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in London, United Kingdom
• The American Consulate General, Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Predeparture Guide for U.S. Students Going to the UK (The British Council)
• For American Visitors to the United Kingdom (American Embassy London)
• The World Fact Book: United Kingdom (CIA)
• British Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Northern Ireland Tourist Board
• Map of Northern Ireland
• Maps of the United Kingdom: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Ireland: small and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
• Weather report for Belfast, Northern Ireland (from CNN.com Weather)
  

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South Africa

• Consular Information Sheet for South Africa (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: South Africa (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Southern Africa
• U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
• The World Fact Book: South Africa (CIA)
• South Africa: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• South African Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• South Africa's Official Travel and Tourism Website
• Maps of South Africa: small, political, relief, and provinces
• Black Homelands map for South Africa
• Maps of Africa: political and reference

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Spain

• Consular Information Sheet for Spain and Andorra (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Spain (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to Western Europe
• U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain
• The World Fact Book: Spain (CIA)
• Spain: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Spanish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Visa information
• Tourist Office of Spain
• Cybercafés in Spain
• Maps of Spain: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Europe: political and reference
  

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Turkey

• Consular Information Sheet for Turkey (U.S. State Department)
• Background Note: Turkey (U.S. State Department)
• CDC health information for travelers to the Middle East
• U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
• U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey
• The World Fact Book: Turkey (CIA)
• Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
• Turkey: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
• Maps of Turkey: small, political, and relief
• Maps of Middle East: political and reference

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