{"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 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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=\"gq38z\"><span class=\"uw-resize-full\">Open All<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div id=\"gq38z\" 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\/new-zealand-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">28 April 2026 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n                            <p><p><b><i>There were 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>New Zealand<\/b>.\u00a0New Zealand is generally a safe destination for travelers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/NewZealand.html\">country information page<\/a>\u00a0for additional information on travel to New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to New Zealand:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytravel.state.gov\/s\/step\">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\/Country\/NewZealand\/Detail\">Country Security Report<\/a> for New Zealand.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/destinations\/list\">latest Travel Health Information<\/a> for New Zealand.<\/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\">International Travel Checklist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/guidance\/insurance.html\">travel insurance provider<\/a> about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation 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\/bolivia-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bolivia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">27 April 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 <b>Bolivia <\/b>due to <b>crime and civil unrest<\/b>. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.<\/p>\n<p><b>Do Not Travel<\/b> to <b>Chapare Province<\/b> due to <b>crime<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advisory Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>U.S. government employees working in Bolivia need special authorization to travel to Chapare Province due to a higher incidence of crimes associated with narcotrafficking.<\/li>\n<li>Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist spots. Stay aware of your surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. government employees working in Bolivia are encouraged to pay extra attention to their surroundings in El Alto because of petty crime.<\/li>\n<li>Large demonstrations about local politics and the economic situation can happen with little warning. Demonstrations may block transportation and other essential services.<\/li>\n<li>Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited in rural areas. Review the <a><u><\/u><\/a><u><a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/bolivia-travel-advisory.html#health\" title=\"Health Travel Guidance\">Health section of the Travel Guidance<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Consider the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/travel-to-high-altitudes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC Traveling to High Altitude Locations\" adhocenable=\"false\">traveling to high altitude locations<\/a> in Bolivia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Level: 4 \u2013 Do not travel<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Chapare Province<br>\nDo not travel<\/b> to <b>Chapare Province<\/b> due to<b> crime.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not travel to Chapare Province for any reason.<\/li>\n<li>Significant amounts of coca are produced illegally in Chapare province.\u00a0 Local police presence is limited and there is a higher prevalence of violent crime associated with narcotrafficking.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. government employees working in Bolivia need special authorization to travel to Chapare Province.<\/li>\n<li>The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Chapare Province.<\/li>\n<li>Review our information on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/travel-advisories\/high-risk-areas.html?\" title=\"Travel to High-Risk Areas\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High-Risk Areas<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to Bolivia:<\/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.\u00a0 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\/Country\/Bolivia\/Content\/Detail\/Report\/cfbd21df-ae93-4df2-8e89-1c87f70c57f5\" title=\"Country Security Report\" adhocenable=\"false\">Country Security Report<\/a>.<\/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>We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/planning\/guidance\/insurance.html\" title=\"Travel Inusrance\" adhocenable=\"false\">travel insurance provider<\/a> about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.<\/li>\n<li>Stay aware of your surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Stay alert in tourist spots.<\/li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable). \u00a0Leave originals in your hotel safe.<\/li>\n<li>Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Review our information on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/en\/international-travel\/help-abroad\/crisis-response.html\" title=\"Crisis and Evacuations\" adhocenable=\"false\">Crisis and Evacuations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.<\/li>\n<li>Check local media for breaking news. \u00a0Be prepared to adjust your plans.<\/li>\n<li>Refer to our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/bo.usembassy.gov\/medical-assistance\/\" title=\"Bolivia U.S. Embassy list of Medical Providers\" adhocenable=\"false\">medical providers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Review the CDC\u2019s page on <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/page\/travel-to-high-altitudes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC Travel to High Altitudes\" adhocenable=\"false\">Travel to High Altitudes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your insurance includes medical evacuation coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure before you go to Bolivia. \u00a0Review the Health section in the Travel Guidance for Bolivia.<\/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\/bolivia?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\" title=\"CDC Travel Health Information\" adhocenable=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">latest Travel Health Information<\/a> for Bolivia.<\/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<\/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\/lithuania-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\">Lithuania - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions<\/a><\/h2>\n                        <article >\n                            <p class=\"post-date\">27 April 2026 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n                            <p><p><i><b>There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Exercise normal precautions in <b>Lithuania<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advisory summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lithuania is generally a safe destination for travelers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages\/Lithuania.html\">Review our travel guidance for Lithuania to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If you decide to travel to Lithuania:<\/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.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osac.gov\/Country\/Lithuania\/Detail\" title=\"Country Security Report\" adhocenable=\"false\">Country Security Report<\/a>\u00a0for Lithuania.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions of local authorities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking news.\u00a0Be prepared to adjust your plans.\u00a0<\/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\/lithuania?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CDC Travel Health Information\" adhocenable=\"false\">latest\u00a0Travel Health Information<\/a>\u00a0for Lithuania. \u00a0<\/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>.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Any need for comments about Americans seeking to cross the Russian border into Kaliningrad or the bilateral border into Belarus?<\/li>\n<li>Comment noted, Mr. Grondelski; 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