VSR Application Upload

Information on this form is required to complete the appointment process for visitors to Stanford University. There may be additional information required to assist with a visa application process through the university’s Bechtel International Center. This information is being gathered through a secure online process and will be used only to complete Stanford internal administrative processes or for visa application process, if applicable. Complete the following form to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, please contact the Stanford administrator who sent you this form.


Intellectual Property (IP) - Stanford University resources are to be used solely for University purposes and not for personal gain or personal commercial advantage, nor for any other non-University purposes. Visitors to Stanford are required to complete an intellectual property agreement form (SU18A). The form can be viewed here: http://otlportal.stanford.edu/su18a .


Notes for visitors requiring a visa: As a condition of the visa visitors will be required to demonstration they have sufficient funds and adequate health insurance coverage to support themselves and any dependents while in the U.S. Schools may also have additional requirements for funding support and health insurance coverage. VSRs are eligible for Stanford's Cardinal Care and will be automatically enrolled unless declined.


If a J-1 Visa is required, please see the following links: Minimum funding requirements: https://bechtel.stanford.edu/departments/j-1-scholars/funding-requirements-j-1-scholars


Health insurance requirements: The United States Information Agency regulations require that all exchange visitors and their dependents maintain insurance at levels that meet the USIA-prescribed coverage. Details of this coverage can be found in the Orientation Handbook, provided to the visitor at the time the DS-2019 is issued. https://bechtel.stanford.edu/coming-stanford/health-insurance


English proficiency: As per the Department of State, a prospective visitor should have "sufficient proficiency in the English language as determined by an objective measurement of English language proficiency, successfully to participate in his or her program and to function on a day-to-day basis." https://bechtel.stanford.edu/departments/j-1-visitors/english-language-proficiency-j-1


Resources for international visitors: https://community.stanford.edu/engagement/global-engagement/resources-international-visitors-stanford-appointments

Applicant Information

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Visa Information

The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the U.S. State Department, allows Stanford to use the J-1 scholar categories to host international researchers and instructors for prearranged periods of time.


- Funding Information


Information regarding minimum funding requirements for J-1 Scholars can be found at the link below. https://bechtel.stanford.edu/departments/j-1-scholars/funding-requirements-j-1-scholars )


Note: individual Stanford school's may hold varying additional minimum funding level requirements.

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The following information is required for the visa application process.

For more information, please watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMOxtBQWiKE

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As it appears on your passport. Please note, some passports do not list birth city, but please insert it below.

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Will you be bringing any family or dependents? Please note J Visa's only allow spouse and children as dependants.

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Funding Information

(For international scholars who will hold a visa during the visit, additional information about minimum funding requirements can be found in the visa information section below.)


Note: individual Stanford school's may hold varying additional minimum funding level requirements.

Select all types that apply of sources that will provide funding support and list amount in the following response box (B). If you have more than one type of funding, list all in response box (B)

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Please list your "other" funding source.

*Please do not add account numbers or account identifying information*


Visitor Profile

We will add you to our website during your stay. Please submit your bio and photo, etc., below. For reference, please see our current visitor profiles. If you have trouble with this section, please send information to sj1874@stanford.edu.

(e.g. Jane Doe, she/her)

Would you like your email address displayed on the website?*

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X (Twitter), Instagram, etc.


Please upload the following items:


  1. VSR Application with Section 1 completed and signed.
  2. Passport Bio page
  3. Proof of Undergraduate Degree
  4. Current Transcripts
  5. Current Hi-Res Headshot (for Visitor Profile on website)
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