Travel to Canada or Mexico

Citizens of certain countries traveling to Canada or Mexico for tourism may or may not need a Canadian or Mexican visa. Since ISSS is not familiar with Canadian or Mexican laws regarding visa requirements, please contact the appropriate Canadian Consulate or Mexican Consulate for information before traveling.

Consulate General of Canada
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1100
Detroit, MI 48243-1798
Phone: (313) 567-2085
Fax: (313) 567-2125

Helpful Websites:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada's Visitor Services Page
The Consulate General of Canada in Detroit Page

Consulado de Carrera de México en Kansas City
Mexican Consulate in Kansas City
1600 Baltimore, Suite 100
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone:(816)556-0800
Fax: (816)556-0900

Helpful Website:
Embassy of Mexico

Automatic Extension of U.S. Visa Validity

Students & dependents in F or J status may, under certain conditions, re-enter the United States with an expired visa after traveling solely to the contiguous territories of Mexico, Canada, or an adjacent island if the travel is for 30 days or less.

More on Automatic Revalidation

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