Q:  Who can participate in the International Visitors Program?
A:  Participants in the International Visitors Program must be members of a People to People Chapter in their home country. All participants in the International Visitors Program must be at least 15 years old if traveling in a youth group and must be accompanied by a chaperone, or at least 10 years old when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Persons under 10 years of age cannot participate in a homestay.

Q:  How much do I have to pay?
A:  Visiting participants must pay a fee of $60 per person per homestay to PTPI Headquarters. Out of this amount, Host Chapters receive $30 per person hosted. The fees are the same for adults and students, and are in effect for all homestays arranged through PTPI.

Q:  What other costs are involved?
A:  Participants must purchase travel insurance through PTPI. The cost of insurance varies depending on age, length of travel time, coverage amount, and country of residence. Visitors are also responsible for all of their own costs, including transportation, dining out, and entertainment. Host families will provide meals when prepared at home.

Q:  How can I visit other countries with the International Visitors Program?
A:  Visiting groups are formed in chapters. Once a group is formed, they must fill out and send in the Homestay Request Form. From there, the homestay trip is arranged.

Q:  How can I become a host family?
A:  Get involved with your local chapter! Homestays are arranged through chapters and it is the chapter's responsibility to find and approve of host families.