International Travel


International Travel Resources

Welcome to the Rice Global travel resources page. This dedicated portal provides essential information and tools to support and facilitate your international travel. Whether you are embarking on research projects, attending conferences, or participating in collaborative ventures abroad, this resource is designed to help you navigate travel requirements, safety protocols, and other helpful information for a smooth and successful journey. Here, you'll find guidance on travel registration, risk management, insurance requirements, and compliance with university policies, ensuring that your global endeavors are conducted efficiently and securely. Explore the resources available to make your international experience productive and well-supported.

Policy 852: International Travel

Rice University's international travel policy requires all Rice-related international travel to be registered and conducted safely. It applies to travel funded by the university, part of the curriculum, sponsored by university groups, or representing the university. The policy includes roles for the International Operations Committee (IOC) and Crisis Management Team (CMT) in overseeing travel risks, and the Office of Research Compliance and Information Security Office (ISO) for compliance and data protection. Travel to countries with Elevated Risk for health, safety, or corruption requires additional registration, insurance, and adherence to specific procedures. For more details, visit the full policy page here: Policy 852.

Required for all Rice Sponsored International Travel - per Policy 852:
Additional Travel Resources - not required but helpful: