International Safety & Security
Georgetown University cares. When traveling abroad, our main priority is your health and safety.
OISS One-PagerResources for Georgetown Community Members Traveling or Studying in Countries Where the US State Department Has Urged Departure
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.
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
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes that family members 18 years of age or older may travel to Kuwait. Reconsider…
August 28th, 2026
Qatar – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect that family members may travel to Qatar. Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed …
August 28th, 2026
Ethiopia – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Areas of increased risk were modified to reflect current travel restrictions for U.S. embassy personnel. Advisory summary was …
August 27th, 2026
Serbia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Advisory summary Crime can occur anywhere in Serbi…
August 27th, 2026