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Does the university have international medical and evacuation insurance for university travelers?
What type of insurances are needed?
Does the university insure my property while traveling abroad?
Is CISI Insurance required if travel expenses are externally funded?
How do I contact my international medical and evacuation insurance carrier?
If a family member accompanies me on the university-sponsored trip, will there be CISI coverage for them?
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What is security evacuation assistance and coordination?
Can I arrange my own evacuation?
If I have a medical emergency and need to change my flight, what do I do?
Who should I contact when dealing with an injury or illness while traveling abroad?
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What are travel health notices
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What university policies apply for international travel?
What is the Air travel Policy for international travel?
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How do I get international travel approval?
What is the process for registering group travel?
What is the timeframe needed to have completed and approved Pre-Approval in the Chrome River System?
Why do I have to submit a Pre-Approval in Chrome River if my travel is externally funded?
Does the university require approvals to change my travel plans?
Do I need to complete the international travel registration for Puerto Rico and other US territories?
Do postdocs who are fellows/stipendees (e.g. external postdocs) need to register travel?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Documents, Travel Agents, and Immunizations
Do I need a passport to leave the United States?
Do I need a visa to travel internationally?
What documentation is required to be re-admitted to the United States?
Who are Virginia Tech's preferred travel agencies?
Are immunizations/medications required for international travel?
How should I handle traveling with prescription medications?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finances
How much currency can I carry with me when I am going out of the country?
How do I get cash in the proper currency to take with me?
What if I don't use all of the foreign currency before my trip home?
Will Virginia Tech pay for trip cancellation insurance?
How do I procure items in a foreign country?
What is the process for repaying my travel advance from the university?
Research
Frequently Asked Questions About Research
Who is considered a researcher?
Can I ship the research supplies I need to my destination?
What policies apply to in-country purchases when I'm traveling for research activities?
I am traveling to a remote location. What are my lodging options?
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Will Virginia Tech provide me with international cell phone service?
For data security, how can I borrow a clean laptop for the duration of my travel?
Insurance/Advisories/Emergencies
Insurance
Frequently Asked Insurance Questions
What is international medical and evacuation insurance?
Does the university have international medical and evacuation insurance for university travelers?
What type of insurances are needed?
Does the university insure my property while traveling abroad?
Is CISI Insurance required if travel expenses are externally funded?
How do I contact my international medical and evacuation insurance carrier?
If a family member accompanies me on the university-sponsored trip, will there be CISI coverage for them?
Emergencies/Incidents Abroad
Frequently Asked Emergency/Incident Questions
What is security evacuation assistance and coordination?
Can I arrange my own evacuation?
If I have a medical emergency and need to change my flight, what do I do?
Who should I contact when dealing with an injury or illness while traveling abroad?
Health Notices/Advisories
What are travel health notices
What do I do if I want to travel to a country or specific area within a country under a US Department of State Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisory or a CDC travel health notice?
Policies/Approvals/Documentation
Policy Questions
Frequently Asked Policy Questions
What university policies apply for international travel?
What is the Air travel Policy for international travel?
Travel Registration/Approvals
Frequently Asked Registration/Approval Questions
How do I get international travel approval?
What is the process for registering group travel?
What is the timeframe needed to have completed and approved Pre-Approval in the Chrome River System?
Why do I have to submit a Pre-Approval in Chrome River if my travel is externally funded?
Does the university require approvals to change my travel plans?
Do I need to complete the international travel registration for Puerto Rico and other US territories?
Do postdocs who are fellows/stipendees (e.g. external postdocs) need to register travel?
Documents, Agencies, and Immunizations
Frequently Asked Questions About Documents, Travel Agents, and Immunizations
Do I need a passport to leave the United States?
Do I need a visa to travel internationally?
What documentation is required to be re-admitted to the United States?
Who are Virginia Tech's preferred travel agencies?
Are immunizations/medications required for international travel?
How should I handle traveling with prescription medications?
Finances/Research/IT
Finances
Frequently Asked Questions About Finances
How much currency can I carry with me when I am going out of the country?
How do I get cash in the proper currency to take with me?
What if I don't use all of the foreign currency before my trip home?
Will Virginia Tech pay for trip cancellation insurance?
How do I procure items in a foreign country?
What is the process for repaying my travel advance from the university?
Research
Frequently Asked Questions About Research
Who is considered a researcher?
Can I ship the research supplies I need to my destination?
What policies apply to in-country purchases when I'm traveling for research activities?
I am traveling to a remote location. What are my lodging options?
IT/Telecommunications
Frequently Asked Questions About IT/Telecommunications
Will Virginia Tech provide me with international cell phone service?
For data security, how can I borrow a clean laptop for the duration of my travel?
