Global Brandeis

Travel Assistance

Brandeis University faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to utilize all resources and take advantage of the complimentary travel assistance services available to them while outside of the U.S. on business, research, or studies abroad.

Planning Your Trip Abroad

U.S. Passport (U.S. citizens only)

Plan ahead in order to receive your U.S. Passport before you travel abroad. Passport processing times can vary so it is recommended that you apply for your passport as soon as your plans to travel abroad are confirmed. If you already have a valid passport, the expiration date listed on the first page must be at least six months after you return from abroad. View more information regarding obtaining a U.S. Passport.

Visa Requirements

Visa requirements vary by country, length of stay, and purpose of travel. More information by specific country can be found on the U.S. Department of State's website.

Travel Advisories

Read and understand current State Department advisories for the country or area you are planning to visit.

U.S. State Department

Additionally, Brandeis community members traveling abroad are encouraged to sign up for the U.S. State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before traveling. STEP provides travelers with email updates about travel alerts and warnings and helps keep you up-to-date before traveling.

Health Information

Zurich Travel Assistance

Brandeis University has contracted with Zurich Travel Assistance to provide worldwide travel assistance for all faculty, staff, and students. Services include:

  • Medical Assistance: referral to a doctor or medical specialist; medical monitoring while hospitalized; emergency medical evacuation to proper medical facilities; and medically-necessary repatriation and return of mortal remains.

  • Personal Assistance: pre-trip medical referral information; emergency medication; embassy and consular information; lost document assistance; emergency cash advances; translation services; emergency referrals to legal assistance.

  • Travel Assistance: emergency travel arrangements.

  • Security Assistance: crisis hotline; on-the-ground security assistance; access to secure, web-based system for tracking global threats and health- or location-based risk intelligence.

The coverage provided by Zurich is meant to be a supplement to the policies, procedures, and support mechanisms offered by your international health insurance.

Health Concerns

Research health risks or concerns in the country before you go abroad by visiting country-specific web pages offered by the CDC. Consider speaking with a doctor for recommendations regarding immunizations or medications needed in your destination.

Safety Tips

  • If you need medical or policy assistance, call for local assistance immediately. Chubb Travel Insurance can help you obtain the necessary contacts as well.

  • Keep a copy of the ACE Travel Assistance information and your personal health insurance with you or somewhere easily accessible at all times.

  • Make copies of your passport and visa pages to keep with you while abroad.

  • Pay attention to any alerts issued by the U.S. State Department.