As outlined in the Interim COVID-19 International and Domestic Travel Guidance, effective August 15, 2021 individual faculty or staff traveling on Temple Affiliated International Travel will be required to undergo an itinerary review and approval prior to booking travel. Itinerary reviews are done on a rolling basis, however approval will not be granted more than 60 days prior to the departure date. Early approvals for the purpose of locking in airfares will not be granted. See the Timelines section below for recommended submission deadlines.

All itinerary reviews can be submitted online. Submissions will need to include the following:

• Anticipated travel date(s) and location(s)

• Current entry restrictions for proposed location(s) and how these will be met

• Purpose/nature of travel

• Level of familiarity with the proposed location(s)

• Accommodation information

• Proposed flights

• Emergency Contact Information

• Signed COVID-19 Assumption of Risk waiver (available for download)

• Signed Vaccination Record Waiver (available for download)

• Copy of your passport information page

• Signed approval from Chair/Manager and Division Head/Dean or Dean’s Designee (available for download)

Once faculty or staff receive approval from International Risk Management, they can contact World Travel to book their approved international travel. Faculty or staff should be prepared to submit a Travel Authorization Form to World Travel to finalize their booking.

1. Effective January 1, 2020, any individual student traveling on Temple Affiliated Travel will be required to obtain approval from Risk Management and Education Abroad prior to departure.

Any individual professional, graduate, or undergraduate student may request approval to travel internationally for the 2021-2022 academic year. All requests are submitted online through the Individual Student International Travel Approval Form. Requests are done on a rolling basis, and should be submitted no later than 30 days prior to travel dates. Late submissions may not be accommodated. See the Timelines section below.

Submissions for approval will need to include the following:

• COVID-19 Individual Health Preparedness

• Description of Travel, Itinerary & Activities

• Academic or Research Continuity

• Department of State, CDC and International SOS ratings of proposed destination

• Approval from Division to Travel 

2. Research your destination:

• Review the U.S. Department of State’s country-specific information sheet for proposed destination(s) to become familiar with:

  • Passport/visa requirements

  • Necessary immunizations 

  • Safety and security information, including local laws iv. Location and contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates

  • Any worldwide cautions that may be in effect by the State Department

• Review the CDC’s travel advisory notice for the proposed destination.

• Consult International SOS for country-specific reports. Contact International SOS with any questions about safety and security in the proposed destination, as well as for pre-travel medical advice.

Complete Required Temple Forms:

• After submitting a request for approval, student’s travel information will be reviewed by Risk Management and Education Abroad. Depending upon the COVID conditions or security assessment in the proposed location, requests may also be reviewed by the Elevated/High Risk Committee.  All submissions will receive notification electronically about the status of their application.

• Should travel be approved, individual students will be required to submit additional information to finalize their registration.

• Students will be required to finalize their registration within one month of their departure date.

Complete Online Health & Safety Training

• After receiving approval, students will be enrolled in an online international health and safety training. The training must be completed within one month of the student’s departure date.

 Health & Safety Advice/Consultation

• Download an International SOS member card.

• Review the International Travel Medical Insurance Summary of Benefits to all participants.

• Consult International SOS via email  or phone at 215-942-8478 for information on immunizations, medical concerns while traveling, security information, and other specific concerns about traveling prior to departure.

Register with the U.S. Department of State

•  U.S. citizens or permanent residents should register their stay abroad with the U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Non-U.S. citizens should register with the Embassy of their home country in their destination.

Registration for international health insurance

• Enroll in the International SOS travel medical insurance coverage. 

• Upon receiving the Pre-Travel Advisory email, forward a copy of the email to international.travel@temple.edu to confirm registration.

Download the International SOS Assistance App

• Create an account using the same name and email address used when enrolling yourself in International SOS travel medical insurance.

•  Stay connected to International SOS while abroad, reviewing notifications and warnings that are sent via the app and email.