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

Ecuador – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest and crime.  Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. …

June 6th, 2023

Bolivia – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Bolivia due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Chapare…

June 6th, 2023

Peru – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and the possibility of kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire …

June 1st, 2023

Eswatini – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Crime is common in Eswatini and sporadic armed rob…

May 31st, 2023