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

Kuwait – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel and to change the Travel Advisory Level to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due …

March 1st, 2026

Qatar – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel and to change the Travel Advisory Level to Level 3: Reconsider Travel due …

March 1st, 2026

Bahrain – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Updated to reflect authorized departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel  and their family members and to change the Travel Advisory Level to Level 3:…

February 28th, 2026

Malawi – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution to Malawi due to crime and unrest. Advisory summary Crime Violent crime such as t…

February 25th, 2026