{"id":3344,"date":"2019-06-19T11:19:04","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T16:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/?page_id=3344&#038;preview_id=3344"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:18:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:18:50","slug":"international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/international\/","title":{"rendered":"International Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cfct-build-3344\" class=\"cfct-build grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-supplemental\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"cfct-mod-content\">\n<h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\" id=\"title-cfct-module-5da07414165034da73ba17ba4a6d4d31\"\">UW International Resources<\/h3>    <nav class=\"widget widget_meta\" aria-labelledby=\"title-cfct-module-5da07414165034da73ba17ba4a6d4d31\">\n\n        <div class=\"menu-cfct-module-5da07414165034da73ba17ba4a6d4d31-container\"><ul id = \"menu-uw-international-resources\" class = \"menu nav\"><li id=\"menu-item-20118\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-20118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/international\/fly-america-act-and-open-skies-agreements\/\">Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreements<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-20133\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-20133\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/download\/special_topics(2)\/international_travel\/Foreign-Flag-Carrier-Approval-Form-(2).pdf\">Foreign Flag Carrier Exception Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-14286\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-14286\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/2022\/09\/07\/new-uw-system-international-receipt-form\/\">International Receipt Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-10398\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-10398\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/international-education-engagement\/\">International Education Offices<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-10402\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-10402\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/arriving-early-extending-your-stay-or-combining-business-and-personal-travel\/\">Combining Business and Personal Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-10404\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-10404\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/reimbursement\/receipt-requirements\/\">Receipt Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>    <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-supplemental\">\n\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"cfct-mod-content\">\n<h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\" id=\"title-cfct-module-b6f5eb4a804dde05dfcf6c75420ba3b2\"\">Special Topics<\/h3>    <nav class=\"widget widget_meta\" aria-labelledby=\"title-cfct-module-b6f5eb4a804dde05dfcf6c75420ba3b2\">\n\n        <div class=\"menu-cfct-module-b6f5eb4a804dde05dfcf6c75420ba3b2-container\"><ul id = \"menu-special-topics\" class = \"menu nav\"><li id=\"menu-item-8800\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8800\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/arriving-early-extending-your-stay-or-combining-business-and-personal-travel\/\">Combined Business and Personal Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8799\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8799\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/conference-travel\/\">Conference Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8805\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8805\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/international\/\">International Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8807\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8807\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/personal-use-contracts\/\">Leisure Use Contracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-19014\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-19014\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/group-travel\/\">Group Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-19015\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-19015\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/planning-individual-travel\/determining-the-appropriate-mode-of-transportation\/\">Determining the Appropriate Mode of Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8806\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-8806\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/payment-options\/\">Paying for Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-10016\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-10016\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/planning\/sustainable-travel\/\">Sustainable Travel Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>    <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><h3>CISI Insurance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All students travelling in association with a University of Wisconsin campus must register for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/risk-management\/studyabroad\/\">CISI insurance<\/a>\u00a0prior to any university-sponsored international travel.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/internationaltravel.wisc.edu\/international-travel-insurance\/\">UW Madison<\/a>\u00a0and UW Stout students and employees must register for CISI insurance prior to beginning an international trip.<\/li>\n<li>It is recommended to contact your campus International Education Office or Risk Management Office to enroll in CISI insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><h3>Visa\/Passport Services<\/h3>\n<p>For expedited processing, we have partnered with CIBT Visas, the largest travel visa and passport company in the world. University of Wisconsin students, faculty and administrators are entitled to significantly reduced CIBT processing fees. CIBT\u2019s Customer Care Center is available toll free at 800-577-2428 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.<\/p>\n<p>The CIBT dedicated portal for the University of Wisconsin can be found at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cibtvisas.com\/wisconsin\">cibtvisas.com\/wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The account code is 29249, please reference this number if contacting CIBT via phone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-tabs-accordions\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title \">International Travel FAQ<\/h3>    <div class=\"bs-accordion  bs-accordion-min\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-all-buttons\">\n          <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordions-showall btn btn-primary btn-xs\" role=\"button\" data-panel=\"33i9r\"><span class=\"uw-resize-full\">Open All<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"33i9r\" class=\"panel-group\">\n        \n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\">I am travelling to a remote location. What are my lodging options?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_i-am-travelling-to-a-remote-location-what-are-my-lodging-options\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Travelers should first check Concur for lodging arrangements. If no suitable options are available, travelers may book with a lodging establishment of their choosing so long as the rate is below the rate maximum for the location. Acceptable lodging includes: hotels, hostels and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/policies\/lodging\/airbnb\/\"> Airbnb<\/a>. In-kind lodging is allowable, but no expenses may be submitted for reimbursement if this lodging method is chosen.\u00a0<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\">What is the Air Policy for international travel?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-is-the-air-policy-for-international-travel\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Air travel must be booked with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/travel\/booking\/book-with-an-agent\/\">designated agency<\/a>. International flights in excess of 8 hours may book Premium Economy seats.<\/p><p>Exception: If the traveler is purchasing the airfare while in travel status, outside of the United States, to a destination other than the United States, the airfare may be purchased directly with the air carrier. Third party sites (such as Expedia) are still non-reimbursable.\u00a0<\/p>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\">What type of insurances are needed?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-type-of-insurances-are-needed\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>All international faculty\/staff travelers are strongly encouraged to register for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/risk-management\/studyabroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CISI insurance<\/a>. Students are required to register for this insurance.\u00a0 Contact your risk management or international education office for registration instructions.\u00a0<\/p><p>Other travel insurances are not required, recommended or reimbursable.\u00a0<\/p><p>Car Rental Insurance:<\/p><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\"><li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">UW Risk Management recommends purchasing insurance with all international rentals.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel panel-default \" id=\"panel_what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\">\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" id=\"heading_what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\">\n        <h4 class=\"panel-title\"><button href=\"#what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed panel-link\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\">What costs associated with international travel are reimburseable?<\/button><\/h4>    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"  role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_what-costs-associated-with-international-travel-are-reimburseable\" role=\"region\">\n        <div class=\"panel-body copy\">            \n            \n        <p>Special Considerations for International Travel can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/uw-policies\/uw-system-administrative-policies\/travel-expense-purchase-payment-miscellaneous-travel-expenses\/\">Miscellaneous Travel Expenses Policy<\/a>. Receipts are required regardless of cost for the below items.<\/p><p>Reimbursable costs associated with Foreign\/International travel:<\/p><ul><li>Cost of testing required for travel (i.e. COVID testing)<\/li><li>Travel visas<\/li><li>required inoculations\/vaccinations<\/li><li>foreign transaction fees incurred on corporate cards<\/li><li>business communications, including international calling plans when accompanied by business justification (individual phone calls are part of the M&IE per diem allowance)<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-feed\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"listing-module post-list \">\n        <div class=\"header\">\n            \n            <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Department of State RSS Feed<\/a><\/h3>\n                        <p>As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n        \n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <ol class=\"post-archive small-with-photos \">\n                    <li class=\"col-md-12 post-excerpt \">\n                        <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/anguilla-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Anguilla - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">21 May 2026 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n                            <p><p><b><i>There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exercise normal precautions<\/b> in <b>Anguilla<\/b>.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Advisory summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Anguilla is generally a safe destination for travelers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anguilla regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/help-abroad\/crisis-response.html#assistance-item-a98d3b76f2\" title=\"Weather and Natural Disasters in Anguilla\">Weather and Natural Disasters<\/a> in Anguilla.<\/li>\n<li>Review our <a title=\"Anguilla International Travel Information\" adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Anguilla.html\">Travel Guidance for Anguilla<\/a> to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to<\/b> <b>Anguilla:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytravel.state.gov\/s\/step\" title=\"Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)\" adhocenable=\"false\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a> to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osac.gov\/Content\/Report\/c6978ae5-3608-45ca-9900-1c4b57c0cfd6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Country Security Report\" adhocenable=\"false\">Country Security Report<\/a> for the Eastern Caribbean.<\/li>\n<li>Before you leave the United States for Anguilla, carefully check your luggage for any loose ammunition or weapons you may have forgotten. Review our information on <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Anguilla.html\" title=\"Local Laws and Customs in Anguilla\">Local Laws and Customs<\/a>\u00a0in Anguilla.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/anguilla\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC latest Travel Health Information\" adhocenable=\"false\">latest\u00a0Travel Health Information\u00a0<\/a>for Anguilla.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you\u2019re a first time or frequent traveler, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/checklist.html\" title=\"International Travel Checklist\" adhocenable=\"false\">International Travel Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel.\u00a0Check with your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/guidance\/insurance.html\" title=\"Travel Insurance\" adhocenable=\"false\">travel insurance provider<\/a>\u00a0about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n                        <\/article>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <ol class=\"post-archive small-with-photos \">\n                    <li class=\"col-md-12 post-excerpt \">\n                        <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/british-virgin-islands-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">British Virgin Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">21 May 2026 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n                            <p><p><b><i>There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exercise normal precautions<\/b> in the <b>British Virgin Islands<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advisory summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p>British Virgin Islands is generally a safe destination for travelers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>British Virgin Islands regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/help-abroad\/crisis-response.html#assistance-item-a98d3b76f2\" title=\"Weather and Natural Disasters in British Virgin Islands\">W<u>eather and Natural Disasters<\/u><\/a> in British Virgin Islands.<\/li>\n<li>Review our <u><a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/BritishVirginIslands.html\" title=\"Travel Guidance for British Virgin Islands\">Travel Guidance for British Virgin Islands<\/a><\/u> to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to<\/b> <b>British Virgin Islands:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytravel.state.gov\/s\/step\" title=\"Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)\" adhocenable=\"false\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a> to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osac.gov\/Content\/Report\/c6978ae5-3608-45ca-9900-1c4b57c0cfd6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Country Security Report\" adhocenable=\"false\">Country Security Report<\/a> for the Eastern Caribbean.<\/li>\n<li>Before you leave the United States for British Virgin Islands, carefully check your luggage for any loose ammunition or weapons you may have forgotten. Review our information on <u><a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/BritishVirginIslands.html\" title=\"Local Laws and Customs\">Local Laws and Customs<\/a><\/u>\u00a0in British Virgin Islands.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/british-virgin-islands\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC latest Travel Health Information\" adhocenable=\"false\">latest\u00a0Travel Health Information\u00a0<\/a>for British Virgin Islands.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you\u2019re a first time or frequent traveler, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/checklist.html\" title=\"International Travel Checklist\" adhocenable=\"false\">International Travel Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel.\u00a0Check with your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/guidance\/insurance.html\" title=\"Travel Insurance\" adhocenable=\"false\">travel insurance provider<\/a>\u00a0about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n                        <\/article>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ol>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <ol class=\"post-archive small-with-photos \">\n                    <li class=\"col-md-12 post-excerpt \">\n                        <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/timor-leste-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Timor-Leste - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">20 May 2026 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n                            <p><p><b><i>There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution in Timor-Leste due to risk of <b>unrest <\/b>and <b>crime<\/b>.\u00a0Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advisory summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Police in Timor-Leste sometimes use force and tear gas against protestors.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Stone throwing attacks on vehicles can occur during gang conflicts and periods of unrest.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Sex-based violence and sexual harassment are common in Timor-Leste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to Timor-Leste:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytravel.state.gov\/s\/step\" title=\"Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)\" adhocenable=\"false\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)<\/a> to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.<\/li>\n<li>Review the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osac.gov\/Content\/Report\/a04ec7bd-520d-4d00-937b-1cc10a6b8bab\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Country Security Report\" adhocenable=\"false\">Country Security Report<\/a>\u202ffor Timor-Leste.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a low profile<\/li>\n<li>Always be aware of your personal safety and security.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Use caution when walking or driving at night.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations or crowds<\/li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up-to-date and easily accessible.<\/li>\n<li>Review our information on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/travel-advisories\/crime.html\" title=\"Crime Abroad\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crime Abroad<\/a> and for <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/help-abroad\/victims-crime.html\" title=\"Victims of Crime\" adhocenable=\"false\">Victims of Crime<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/traveler\/none\/east-timor\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC latest Travel Health Information\" adhocenable=\"false\">latest Travel Health Information<\/a> for Timor-Leste.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you\u2019re a first time or frequent traveler, use <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/checklist.html\" title=\"the International Travel Checklist\" adhocenable=\"false\">the International Travel Checklist<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. 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