International Safety & Security

Georgetown University cares. When traveling abroad, our main priority is your health and safety.

Our team monitors the world for events that may impact Georgetown travelers and programs and works closely with on-campus and other partners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community overseas.

For a concise overview of our office, download and share the International Safety & Security one-pager.


Travel Resources

Book Flights and Hotels

Georgetown Travel Services can help with booking travel.

Register with ISOS

International SOS provides worldwide security assistance to Georgetown travelers.

Sign up for STEP

The U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program enrolls your travel with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Department of State Travel Advisories

Taiwan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan. There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquak…

November 25th, 2025

South Sudan – Level 4: Do Not Travel

There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” and “unrest” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to South Sudan due to risk of unres…

November 13th, 2025

Central African Republic – Level 4: Do Not Travel

There was no change to the advisory level. The “Health” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated.   Do not travel to the Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, …

November 10th, 2025

Jamaica – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations and hurricane damage. Reconsider Travel to Jamaica due to Cri…

November 3rd, 2025