International Travel

• The university strongly encourages international business travelers to enroll in STEP
• STEP Is a free service offered by the U.S. Department of State allowing U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate 
• Enrollment in STEP allows travelers to receive information about safety conditions in their destination country and facilitates contact from the U.S. Embassy and family/friends in an emergency

• It is the traveler’s personal responsibility to ensure that travel documents are current and comply with U.S. and destination country requirements at the time of travel
• Requirements for non-U.S. citizens may differ.  It is the traveler’s responsibility to determine the travel document requirements that are applicable to their situation
• U.S. Passport application and renewals: U.S. Department of State – Passport information.  Passport photos can be obtained from UMD Photo Services and local providers
• Visa classifications and related information are available at UMD International Student and Scholar Services. Additional visa information: U.S. Department of State – Visas.

Applies when travel is paid for using Federal funds – Federal employees and their dependents, consultants, contractors, grantees, and others – must use U.S. flag air carriers for U.S. Government-financed international air travel and transportation of their personal effects or property, as required by the Fly America Act

• U.S. export control laws restrict carrying certain research equipment and certain proprietary technical information (for example, on hard drives) to specified foreign locations. 
• U.S. export laws restrict travel to sanctioned countries. Before visiting a sanctioned country or carrying research equipment or proprietary technical information to any foreign location, it is important to understand whether any export restrictions apply. 
• Visit the UMD Export Control Office website, email export@umd.edu or call (301)405-4212 for more information

• University of Maryland international business travelers will automatically be enrolled in UMD’s comprehensive international health insurance.  Administered by Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), this coverage  includes medical and security evacuation
• There is no charge to the traveler or the traveler’s department for this insurance coverage
• See the Comprehensive International Health Insurance job aid that can be found on the Concur Help Center page.

• The CDC provides guidance regarding recommended vaccinations for international travel
• Plan ahead and obtain the necessary vaccinations well in advance of travel
• Questions regarding vaccinations for international travel can be directed to the UMD Health Center 

Concur will automatically convert foreign currency to U.S. Dollars.

For planning a travel request, international travelers may want to refer to this schedule for anticipated meal allowances. It includes travel to Alaska and Hawaii.