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Travel Safety and Wellness

The well-being of our U-M education abroad community is our top priority. To empower your safety and security during your international travels, we offer a wide range of useful information, tools, and resources designed to equip you with an understanding of the conditions present in your destination prior to your departure — and how to navigate your environment once you arrive.

Explore the links below to get started. You’ll find reliable, well-vetted information about country specific risks and requirements – including about the Safety Plan process, U-M policies, and travel safety, health, and security resources.

In Case of Emergency

Be prepared. Learn what to do in case of an emergency abroad and how to get support.

In Case of Emergency

Country Risk Ratings

Determine the risk rating and review country specific safety and health resources. The risk rating determines your travel eligibility and requirements.

In Case of Emergency

Review our guide on what to do if an emergency occurs during your travels and how to contact the University for support.

Travel FAQs

Explore these frequently asked questions from students, faculty, and staff about traveling internationally with the University.

Health & Insurance Resources

Review GeoBlue Travel Abroad Health Insurance coverage and U-M health resources to assist you in making informed pre-departure plans and managing your wellbeing while traveling.

Safety Resources

Use these resources to help determine the safety and security conditions of your destination and prepare for safe travel. 

Research & Data Security

Prepare to travel safely with your technology / research data and mitigate risks if you are conducting independent research / fieldwork or have a politically sensitive research topic.

Safety Abroad Orientation

Complete U-M’s online safety abroad orientation program which walks you through travel strategies, including risk assessment, situational awareness, and handling emergencies. 

Resilient Traveling Modules

Take the Resilient Traveling Modules to learn how to manage stress and enhance your experience abroad through resiliency.