Iceland: Climate Change and the Arctic - Spring 2021
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Iceland: Climate Change and the Arctic Spring 2021
GENERAL FLIGHT
INFORMATION
Please read the Health Guidelines for this
This document is designed to assist you in making program for recommendations related to
your travel arrangements. An essential part of your preventing the contraction and spread of COVID-
preparation for studying abroad includes obtaining 19.
the proper travel documentation for your
Once you have finalized your travel
international stay. Please read this document
arrangements, please log into your application
carefully to determine if you need to take action
portal and enter your itinerary information and
immediately in preparation for travel. any notes about your arrival in the Travel
You are responsible for booking your own travel to Information section of your application. This
and from the program location. In addition, it is your will ensure that SIT staff know when to expect
you. Please submit your travel itinerary no later
responsibility to read and understand the terms and
than 30 days prior to your program’s start date.
conditions for your airline ticket(s), to reconfirm
your flight reservations in advance of the day of
travel, and to be aware of airline and TSA
AIRLINE INFORMATION
Although things may change by February, the
regulations for baggage size and contents. SIT is
only flights currently traveling to Iceland from
not responsible for additional charges you may
North America are operating out of Boston Logan
incur as a result of airline schedule changes or Airport. In order for everyone to complete
other travel-related reasons. quarantine protocols at the same time, it will
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, be important for everyone to arrive at roughly
the same time. Departures through Boston
information is subject to change based on
should be booked for the evening of February
shifting conditions in the US and Iceland. As 22 to arrive in Iceland on February 23*. Return
you book your flights, we encourage you to flights from Iceland should be booked for May
purchase tickets on airlines with flexible 19. Flights may be canceled and rescheduled. In
cancellation and postponement policies. the event that your flight is canceled, please be in
touch with your admissions counselor as soon as
As a safety protocol, students must test negative
possible to find out the best updated flight to
for COVID-19 one to three days before departing to book.
Iceland.
At the time of posting this document, requirements You can, of course, travel on any airline of your
for entry into Iceland include a COVID-19 test upon choice; however, please note that regardless of
your transportation carrier, you are expected to be
your arrival and again on your 5th day in country.
at your meeting location at the required time.
Upon arrival you will be transported to
accommodations to quarantine, where you will Key Travel is the preferred travel provider for SIT
receive your results later the same day. Anyone Study Abroad. In many cases Key Travel is able
with a positive border test or positive second test to offer humanitarian and student airfares for
after five days will be required to quarantine for 14 travel on SIT Study Abroad programs, and may
days. Please take as many precautions as possible also offer more flexibility in holding airfare
not to contract the virus before your arrival, since a reservations, making changes to bookings at
two-week quarantine will require you to miss affordable or sometimes no cost, and access to
several program activities. reasonable cancellation policies.
SIT will provide updated country specific COVID-19
If you would like access to Key Travel’s Student
related information prior to your travel as this
Booking Portal, click here. SIT does not require
information is constantly shifting and we would like
you to book with Key Travel, but we encourage
to provide you with relevant accurate information
you to fill out the form to research flight options.
closer to your travel date.
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Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/11/2021ONLINE START INFORMATION
More information about the meeting platform
The first week of the program (Orientation) will be held online. and exact time for the first online session will
be provided in the Academic Director Letter
Online Program Start Dates: which you will receive 4-6 weeks before the
Monday, February 15, 2021-Friday, February 21, 2021 start of the program.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
You are expected to meet your transportation to your
accommodations at the following date, time, and location:
In-Country Program Arrival Date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2021* NOTE: If you are unable to find suitable
travel arrangements which will allow you
*Please note that the Arrival Date has been adjusted due to to arrive at the specified date and time,
Icelandair cancelling the flights arriving into KEF February 20 please contact your admissions
- 22. Students should now plan to travel on February 22 to counselor as soon as possible—BEFORE
arrive on February 23. you make any reservations.
Arrival Airport: Keflavík International Airport (KEF) Arrival prior to the start of the program is
NOT advisable as you will not have enough
Group Meeting Time: 7:00AM. days on your entry visa to complete the
program. No SIT Study Abroad staff will be
Students are encouraged to book connecting flights through able to assist you with any matter should you
Boston on Icelandair Flight FL630 arriving at 6:05am into arrive before the program’s commencement
Reykjavík. due to personal travel or for any other
reason. Please note that accident and illness
Group Meeting Location: Keflavík International Airport
sdf insurance, provided to you through SIT
arrivals hall Study Abroad, is only in effect while outside
of the US.
Group Will Be Met By: Third-party transportation provider
organized by program staff
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
You are expected to plan your departure for the following
date, time, and location:
Program Departure Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
It is NOT possible to remain in-country
Departure Airport: Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
after the program ends, because you will
Earliest Departure Time: Anytime overstay your visa.
ONLINE WRAP-UP INFORMATION
The final week of the program (Final Presentations and
Synthesis) will also be held online.
Online Wrap-up Dates:
Saturday, May 22, 2021-Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/11/2021PASSPORT INFORMATION
To participate in this program, you will need a signed passport that is valid for at least six
months after the end of the program.
• If necessary, apply for a new passport or renewal immediately.
• US Citizens: consult U.S. State Department information at
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html for passport processing times and
application procedures.
• Non-US Citizens: contact your embassy or consulate.
You may need to expedite your passport application in order to meet visa application deadlines.
Please check with your admissions counselor at studyabroad@sit.edu or (888) 272-7881 to discuss
whether you should expedite your application.
VISA INFORMATION
A visa is an official endorsement from a foreign government permitting entry into and travel within a
particular country or region for a specified period of time. A visa may be glued or stamped directly
into an applicant’s passport or be on a separate paper or insert.
Students with US passports: Students with non-US passports:
For this program, students with US passports will be getting a Students without a US passport may be
90-day tourist visa upon arrival. subject to additional or different requirements
for obtaining a visa or meeting other conditions
Please note that due to the restricted nature of the Schengen
of entry into the country or countries listed
Tourist Visa, you should not make plans to travel
above. Many countries require individuals to
internationally in the Schengen Zone prior to the program
apply for visas in person at the relevant
start date as you will not have enough days to complete the
embassy or consulate located in their country
program. US citizens are only permitted to remain in the
of citizenship. We strongly recommend that
Schengen zone (a group of European countries, including
you contact the embassy very early in the
Iceland, with a mutual immigration agreement; Schengen
process to confirm visa and/or entry
countries are listed here:
requirements applicable to your country of
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/schengen-fact-
citizenship and determine next steps while
sheet.html)
allowing plenty of time to apply. If the foreign
At the time of posting this information, requirements for entry consulate permits non-US passport holders to
into Iceland include a COVID-19 test upon your arrival on your apply for the required visa from within the
5th day in Iceland. After your arrival you will be transported to United States, applicants are encouraged to
accommodations for quarantine, where you will receive your contact Travisa Visa Services. As an
results later the same day. Anyone with a positive border test experienced visa agent working closely with a
or positive second test after five days will be required to number of SIT programs, Travisa may be able
quarantine for 14 days. Please take as many precautions as to assist you in your visa application process.
possible not to contract the virus before your arrival, since a A service discount is available by entering
two-week quarantine will require you to miss several program “SIT” as the corporate code in your Travisa
activities. online application. It is your responsibility to
confirm and complete the visa application
SIT will provide updated COVID-19 related information prior to
process particular to your situation, and to
your travel as this entry protocol is subject to change before
keep your admissions counselor informed.
your arrival.
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Flight, Passport, and Visa Information 1/11/2021GENERAL VISA AND
PASSPORT NOTES FOR ALL
PARTICIPANTS
• You are responsible for complying with
all visa procedures and deadlines.
• Keep in mind that procedures and fees
are subject to change at the discretion
of the embassy or consulate with
jurisdiction over your application.
Students should double-check visa
procedures prior to sending materials to
ensure accuracy.
• Issuance of visas is at the sole
discretion of the applicable consulate or
embassy; SIT assumes no
responsibility for the issuance or denial
of any visa.
• Please make a copy of the first two
pages of your passport (one of which
has your photo), and give these
photocopies to your academic director
once you arrive.
• You may also need to bring your yellow
WHO vaccination card or a copy of
your immunization record; please see
the Health Guidelines and
Requirements pre-departure
document for more details. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
• Students are responsible for their own
passports. The program may hold If you have any questions regarding this
passports for students when at the information, please contact the US office of SIT
program site and when on excursion. Study Abroad at 802-258-3212 or toll-free in
Students should have passports on the US at 888-272-7881 and ask to speak to
their person during ISP. Throughout the your admissions counselor, who is available
term, students should keep a copy of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (US
their passport and visa on their person East Coast time) to assist you.
at all times.
• If you are planning to travel to other
countries before or after the program or
your transit route involves connections
in other countries, check with the
embassies of those countries before
you leave the US regarding visas,
documents, and/or immunizations
required. Please contact your
admissions counselor as soon as
possible to discuss the feasibility of
your plans.
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