International Safety & Security

Resources for Georgetown Community Members Traveling or Studying in Countries Where the US State Department Has Urged Departure

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

Burkina Faso – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precautionSummary not available…

June 15th, 2026

Nigeria – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators.  Advisory summary was updated. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, and inconsistent availa…

June 12th, 2026

Turkey – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. An area of increased risk was removed. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism, armed …

June 9th, 2026

Mali – Level 4: Do Not Travel

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. Embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Mali for any reason due to crime, terrorism, …

June 8th, 2026