Trip Planning Checklist
Trip Planning Checklist
This checklist will guide you through essential steps to promote a healthy and safe trip abroad. Watch the companion (video coming soon) for more details. If you have any questions or concerns about your trip, please contact Â鶹´«Ã½’s Office of Global Safety and Security.
Before You Travel
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Research Your Destination:
- Review the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for travel safety resources and country-specific .
- Find additional Security Information Resources.
- Special Considerations:
- Review information for , , and prepared by the U.S. DOS.
- Enroll in STEP:
- Sign up for the (STEP) for updates on breaking safety and security news from the U.S. DOS.
- Check Your Passport:
- Verify that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.
- Take pictures of your passport and important documents for backup.
- Financial and Digital Security:
- Clean out your wallet and record credit and debit card numbers.
- Follow NUIT’s recommendations to .
- Consider using a password manager to store sensitive information.
- International Students:
- Visit the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Travel page
- Secure your travel signature and necessary documents to re-enter the U.S. and avoid detention by Customs and Border Patrol.
- Health Precautions:
- Check the website for potential health risks.
- Visit your doctor for necessary vaccinations and pack an adequate supply of prescription medication.
- Health Insurance:
- For Â鶹´«Ã½-affiliated trips, most students and employees are covered by GeoBlue's blanket plan for international travel.
- Check eligibility and activate coverage at GeoBlue for Students or GeoBlue for Employees.
- Read the Student or Employee Guide for comprehensive information about your plan (coming soon).
- If you have a chronic condition, complete the questionnaire linked to the GeoBlue Pre-departure flyer. for a confidential conversation with a GeoBlue medical professional and plan for your health care needs while abroad.
- Download the GeoBlue mobile app and save your destination’s emergency contact equivalent of 911.
- Travel Registry:
- Register your trip in the Â鶹´«Ã½ International Travel Registry (ITR) before you travel.
- Higher-risk Destinations
- If traveling to a high risk or remote destination, be prepared for emergencies with a comprehensive first aid kit, dual communication plans, and backup power sources.
While Abroad
- Health Appointments
- For routine healthcare, you have three options:
- Use the GeoBlue mobile app to schedule an appointment with a network provider.
- Visit a local, non-network doctor or therapist.
- Use GeoBlue’s remote care options.
- For routine healthcare, you have three options:
- Emergency Procedures
- In a medical emergency abroad, go directly to the nearest hospital. Once there, you or a companion should contact GeoBlue and notify your on-site contact, trip leader, or the NUPD 24/7 at (847) 491-3456.
- Safety Precautions
- Stay vigilant against pickpockets, especially at transit points.
- If you become the victim of a crime, seek safety, report the incident and cancel lost or stolen cards.
- If your passport is lost or stolen, contact your citizenship’s nearest consulate or embassy. US citizens can refer to .
- Support for Harassment or Sexual Misconduct Abroad:
- Understand your rights and options.
- Read comprehensive Information and Options for Survivors of Sexual Misconduct Abroad.
- Seek confidential support through Â鶹´«Ã½ CARE or .
After Your Trip
- Healthcare Claims:
- Submit any healthcare claims to GeoBlue and continue necessary preventative medications.
- Health Monitoring:
- Inform your doctor about your travel history if you feel unwell.