Faculty, staff, and students traveling to a foreign country for purposes related to their employment or academic fulfillment with the University must comply with University of Miami International Travel Policy. For your ease, we have created an easy to use checklist for international travel:
If traveling to a destination that is level 3 or 4, please continue with the following steps:Level 3 Orange: Reconsider Travel
Level 4 Red: Do Not Travel
To see International SOS FAQ's as well as other travel related FAQ's, click here.
To access the full international travel policy and other travel policies, click here.
The University of Miami provides global assistance for faculty and employees traveling internationally on University of Miami business. The specific service provided is referred to International SOS. All international trips booked through the Travel Portal, are shared with International SOS to save you a step in your travel process. Prior to traveling, you may call (215) 942-8478 to obtain an up-to-date report of potential dangers associated with your travel destination, whether it be health or politically related. The list of services provided by International SOS is extensive; we, therefore, recommend that the first course of action when you are in need of assistance is to call the number provided above. Contact the Risk Management Department at (305) 284-3163 if you have any questions and make sure to print your Travel Assistance Card.
International travel can be filled with excitement and fun, but it can also present several challenges and potential risks. These can include dealing with different cultures, political/social conflicts, and health hazards. Please be sure to visit the Federal/International websites below for valuable information regarding potential health and safety risks when traveling abroad. If you need to get any vaccinations prior to travel, please contact the UM Employee Health Office for assistance.