Travel registration
International Travel Registry
Mizzou faculty and staff traveling abroad on a university-related program or trip with Mizzou students must register in the International Travel Registry. Registering provides access to the AlertTraveler security software and key information regarding CAC insurance. This registration is required in addition to the UM System travel authorization below.
UM System international travel authorization requirements
Faculty and staff traveling on university business, as well as certain students and other covered individuals, are required to obtain approval before traveling internationally. Personal travel to a foreign country of concern or comprehensively sanctioned/embargoed destination also requires approval if you will be accessing university systems (e.g., email, VPN services, cloud storage) or taking a university-owned device (e.g., laptop, storage device, research equipment).
Review authorization requirements, submission timelines and additional considerations on the UM System website.
Mizzou technology abroad
Review Mizzou technology abroad for information about multifactor authentication, VPN and eduroam internet access.
Health and safety
The UM System has secured services and insurance for authorized business travel for faculty and staff at no cost while on official international travel. This insurance is separate from your employee plan. Refer to the UM System website for coverage details and how to access an insurance ID card.
The MU Health Care travel clinic can help you medically prepare for travel abroad. Services include immunizations, travel-related prescriptions and information on environmental conditions in your destination, including water, food, insect-borne diseases and weather. Note that travel medications and immunizations are typically not covered by the university’s medical insurance plans.
U.S. Department of State international travel information includes travel advisories, country-specific information and the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Passport and visa information
U.S. passport information is available on the Department of State website. You can apply for a passport at the International Center. Citizens of other countries should contact their home country embassy/consulate for information about how to obtain, renew or replace their passport.
To determine whether you need a visa for your trip, consult the Department of State country information for your destination(s). You may also contact the embassy/consulate in the U.S. of your destination country(s) for further information.
Export and sanctions compliance
When traveling abroad on university business, be aware that export control and sanctions restrictions may apply depending on your travel destination(s) and any university equipment that you intend to send or take with you outside of the United States. Traveling with certain types of items, materials or equipment (including but not limited to laptops, encrypted devices, cell phones, GPS units, scientific equipment, research samples) or with controlled proprietary research data or information, in any format, may require that an export license or other governmental approval be obtained before you depart. Please remember, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine are comprehensively sanctioned and all interactions with people in these locations needs reviewed by Research Security and Compliance. Learn more about export controls and sanctions.