Providing Support to Penn in the World

OUR MISSION:

GSS collaborates with the Penn Community to navigate the complexities of international initiatives. We share knowledge, streamline processes, and provide solutions that adapt to changing global landscapes.

How can we help?

People Operations Abroad

Do you wish to hire or pay individuals working overseas? Explore your options.

International Agreements

Beginning a new partnership? Renewing an old one? Let us help.

Program Development

Questions on finance or banking abroad? Questions on purchasing goods and services?

Compliance & Research

Conducting research abroad? Understand research regulations, OFAC sanctions and privacy laws.

Travel Essentials

Planning a trip abroad? Need support with pre-departure organizing?

COVID-19 Announcements & Resources

Information and announcements regarding international travel and operations in response to COVID-19.

Announcements

ISOS UPenn Portal

Visit the International SOS Penn Portal to review destination guides, travel advisories, and membership benefits. If you have questions about Penn’s travel insurance program, please contact travelsafety@pobox.upenn.edu.

Important Updates on Passport Processing

As more Americans are traveling internationally again, the US passport processing times have changed several times in the last few months. Read more on the US Dept. of State website.

CIBT China Travel Guidance 2023

CIBT has provided travel guidance for China’s reopening. Please read more on CIBT site for guidance and recommendations.

Toolkits, Checklists & Forms

Global Supplier Form
Hiring Abroad Toolkit
International Activities Questionnaires
Site Assessment Checklist

Global Supplier Form

Help GSS to be the central information repository on vendors and service providers for international activities. Tell us a global supplier or vendor you have used abroad.

Submit the Global Supplier Form