Travel Guidance

Prepare for a safe and informed trip abroad.

Pre-Departure

Thorough preparation is essential for safe and successful international travel. Global Support Services offers a range of pre-departure resources to help you feel informed, protected, and confident before you depart.

Register Your Trip

Register your Penn-affiliated travel to access 24/7 support, insurance, and safety resources abroad.

Heightened Risk Travel

Look up travel risks and travel petition processes associated with your international destination and resources for heightened-risk travel.

Insurance & 24/7 Assistance Abroad

This page connects you to essential International SOS (ISOS) assistance, including 24/7 consultations, travel insurance, and emergency services.

Contact

Contact the Global Safety team with any questions about your Penn-affiliated travel and resources while abroad.

Dive deeper into each of these topics and reach out to our office with any questions.

Pre-Departure Checklist

Thorough preparation is essential for safe and successful international travel. Global Support Services offers a range of pre-departure resources to help you feel informed, protected, and confident before you depart.

Register a Group Trip

One Spreadsheet. One Upload. Your Group is Registered!

Outbound Travel Visas

Are you planning travel outside the U.S.? Your destination may require a visa. Processing times and application materials will vary by destination country, traveler citizenship, and visa type. 

Heightened Risk Travel

Look up travel risks and travel petition processes associated with your international destination and resources for heightened-risk travel.

Travel Insurance

International travel comes with uncertainties, but with the right insurance coverage, you can navigate unexpected situations with confidence. Penn provides essential travel medical and evacuation insurance for travelers on Penn-affiliated trips, ensuring access to quality care, security assistance, and emergency support.

Travel Advisories

Review important travel advisories to Heightened-Risk Regions, updated within the last six months.