Comptroller's Office
	Travel Policies  (effective July 1, 2008)

Comptroller's Office
University of Pennsylvania
Suite 312 Franklin Building
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.7593 (Phone)
215.898.0817 (Fax)

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Visa Assistance (CIBT)
Foreign Travel

When traveling internationally you made need the services of a visa company. Visa companies provide a quick and secure way in which to obtain visas from foreign consulates in a timely and accurate manner. For this service, we suggest that you use CIBT.

Visit the CIBT web site at http://www.cibt.com

Access code to CIBT Log in code:    30577

You should go on-line and process your own visa request directly with CIBT.

Service Provided

CIBT asks you questions about citizenship, destinations and types of travel.

CIBT provides you with the necessary instructions and forms for the traveler to complete an application.

The traveler completes the forms and sends them along with his or her passport, itineraries, photos, etc to CIBT.

CIBT obtains the visas from the various consulates and returns the passport with the visa back to the traveler.

CIBT contacts the traveler if additional information is required or if there are any issues or problems with the paperwork.

Costs

Costs are determined by the number and types of visas being requested and the amount of time allotted to obtain these visas. The costs are quoted on the submission forms prior to processing. A credit card must be provided for any and all payment and delivery costs.

Delivery costs vary depending upon time allotments and are broken into three groups:

• Normal Delivery costs: (over 7 days)
• Rush Delivery costs: (4 to 7 days)
• Emergency Delivery costs: (3 days or less)

Plus - FedEx or overnight delivery charges