Passport Requirements and Recommendations Are you planning to travel abroad in the near future? If so, you will need a passport that is valid for a minimum of six months after your anticipated date of return to the United States. We also highly recommend confirming that your emergency contact person… read more
Updated Worldwide Caution
The U.S. Department of State issued an updated “Worldwide Caution” on October 24, 2023 due to elevated tensions around the world and the increased potential for violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests. The update advises travelers to exercise increased caution. As always, the top priority of the Texas Global… read more
CDC Update to Requirements for Entry to the U.S.
As of June 12, 2022 the U.S. no longer requires air passengers arriving from other countries to provide a negative pre-departure test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status. To learn more, read the official CDC update regarding entry requirements.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Study Abroad FAQs
March 12, 2020 Our top priority is to support the health, safety, and security of our students and university community. A dedicated team of university officials and medical experts are continuously monitoring and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and other official sources.… read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #4: 2/26/2020
February 26, 2020 Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, authorities in several countries have introduced travel restrictions and health screening measures at various airports. These restrictions are currently being applied to travelers arriving either directly or indirectly from China, Iran, Singapore, and South Korea. Some airlines have suspended flights to and from… read more
Carnival 2020
February 21, 2020 Carnival celebrations, which will include numerous parades and street festivals, are expected to take place across the world this weekend. Due to the presence of large crowds, crime such as mugging and pickpocketing should be anticipated, despite heightened security. Travelers are encouraged to remain vigilant at all… read more
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #3: 2/1/2020
February 1, 2020 The White House has declared a public health emergency for the U.S. Beginning Feb. 2 at 5pm EST, the U.S. will temporarily suspend entry of foreign nationals who have been in mainland China within the last 14 days, with the exception of permanent residents and immediate family members… read more
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update #2: 1/31/2020
January 31, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO convened for the second time on Jan. 30 regarding the coronavirus and distributed recommendations to address the outbreak. The full statement can be read on the WHO website. As a result, the U.S.… read more
Coronavirus
January 21, 2020 UPDATE – 1.27.2020 The CDC has changed their warning level to encompass all of mainland China at Level 3: Avoid Nonessential Travel. The U.S. Department of State has changed their overall travel advisory to Level 3: Reconsider Travel for all of mainland China. According to International SOS,… read more