We recommend Penn faculty, staff and students* defer all Penn-affiliated travel to heightened risk regions, particularly where Penn’s ability to provide insurance and emergency assistance is limited. Visit our announcements page for locations recently added to the list of heightened risk regions.
*Undergraduate students are not permitted to travel to heightened-risk regions without gaining pre-approval through the undergraduate travel petition process.
Checklists, Forms, & Guides to help facilitate international activities, travel, and program administration.
In addition to the resources linked below, we can advise on all topics listed. If you can't find what your looking for or need additional assistance please contact us.
Are you managing a program or research project abroad? The resources below can help ensure you are making all the right considerations.
Global Activity Map
International Activity Questionnaire (PennKey log-in required)
International Site Visit Checklist (PennKey log-in required)
International Agreements Assistance
International Collaborations and Research Guidance
Researchers Export Controls Guide
Research Administrators Export Controls Guide
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Conducting business activities outside of the United States? The tools below can help get you started.
Business Administrators Export Controls Guide
International Shipments Decision Tree
Translation and Interpretation Services
Hiring Abroad Toolkit (PennKey log-in required)
Independent Contractors and Limited Engagements Guide
Individual Service Providers Classification and Payment Training
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Below are best practices for safeguarding data and preparing for health and safety risks before going abroad.
Travel to Iran Guidance
Travel to Cuba Guidance
International SOS Global Risk Ratings
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Going abroad? Use the following resources to help you prepare for international travel:
Traveler Training Video
Trip Leader Training (coming soon)
International Trip Leader Checklist
Student Traveler Checklist
Learn About Outbound Travel Visas
Know Before You Go Brochure
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Registering your travel keeps you connected to Penn Resources and pre-authorizes your travel medical insurance coverage.
Creating a MyTrips Profile PDF
Registering Individual travel in MyTrips PDF
Registering Group Travel in MyTrips
Penn's International SOS Portal for destination guides and member benefits
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