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

Andorra – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Andorra. Country Summary: Travelers can enter Andorra only via Spain and France. Read the country in…

March 25th, 2025

Guinea-Bissau – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect addition of health risk indicator and update to “If you decide to travel” section. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to civil unrest, crime, and health. Country Sum…

March 24th, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated due to temporary nationwide State of Emergency Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to serious risks from crime. There are also heightened risks of terrorism and kidnapping. State of E…

March 21st, 2025

Timor-Leste – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution in Timor-Leste due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Timor-Leste has seen isolated instances of police respon…

March 21st, 2025