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

See Individual Summaries –

Updated to reflect the termination of authorized departure status for family members of U.S. government personnel and some non-emergency personnel. In response to security incidents and without advanc…

July 13th, 2025

Lebanon – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Updated to reflect the lifting of ordered departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexplode…

July 3rd, 2025

India – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued after periodic review with updates to entry/exit requirements. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Country Summary: Violent crime a…

June 16th, 2025

Mozambique – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased…

June 16th, 2025