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
Updates
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.
Negative COVID-19 Test Now Required to Enter U.S.
Beginning Jan. 26, 2021, all air passengers entering the U.S. must provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight, as required by the CDC. Passengers are required to get a test within three days of their departure. Written documentation of the negative test result must be provided to the… read more
Personal vs. University Business International Travel
Personal vs. University Business International Travel Due to the current pandemic, UT Austin considers every country a restricted region and requires approval from the International Oversight Committee (IOC) before departure on university business. University Business Traveling on university business to a UT restricted region is prohibited without prior approval from… read more
Overseas Insurance, COVID-19, and Education Abroad
Written by Isaac McQuistion Insurance is one of those topics few people want to think about, as the language around it is often inscrutable, and at its root it entails having to wrestle with some unpleasant scenarios. So, what do you need to know about insurance and studying abroad? Overseas… read more
Mask Basics
Written by Isaac McQuistion Masks seem simple—a bit of cloth, some ties or stretchy material to fasten it, and instructions to wear them over your nose and mouth when around other people. They are one of the most basic yet effective tools we have to contain the spread of the… read more
UT Restricted Regions List Update
On August 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rescinded their blanket global health advisories for COVID-19 that included all countries worldwide. Now, both the USDOS and CDC rate each country individually. Most countries are classified as “Level 3: Reconsider… read more
New Travel Guidelines in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The current prohibition on university-sanctioned travel for business or study has been extended through December 31, 2020. Exceptions will be processed by deans or vice presidents for domestic travel and by Texas Global for international travel. Decisions about the policy after January 1, 2021 will be announced on or before… read more
How Some Countries Have Successfully Managed the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Sundas Amer While COVID-19 cases in the United States continue to rise, other countries around the world have managed to contain the pandemic more effectively. A survey of countries in East Asia and the Pacific indicate that there are a few strategies that have proven successful in tackling… read more
New Travel Guidelines in Response to COVID-19
The current prohibition on university-sanctioned travel for business or study is extended through July 31, 2020. Exceptions will be processed by deans or vice presidents for domestic travel and by Texas Global for international travel. Decisions about policy after August 1 will be announced on or before July 15. Domestic… read more