Employees traveling internationally should review the following resources for essential information:

• Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) Website: For important health information specific to your destination.
• Department of State (DOS) Website: For critical security information by destination.

Traveling internationally involves various risks. The best way to mitigate these risks is to plan ahead and be prepared for any emergencies that may arise. It is strongly recommended that employees review the International Travel Safety Tips and Checklist before traveling.

If you are traveling with students, please complete this online form before registering for insurance.

Contacts

• General Risk Management, (P) 541-346-8316; (E) travelsafe@uoregon.edu

International Travel Insurance Coverage

The University of Oregon provides insurance coverage through Chubb to its employees, faculty, students and others traveling internationally on behalf of the university.

Coverage Includes:

• Accident and sickness
• Security evacuations
• Emergency medical evacuations
• Travel assistance

Excluded Countries: coverage is not available for travel to the following countries, However, coverage may be secured at an additional cost:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Belarus
• Burkina Faso
• Central African Republic
• Chechnya
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Russia
• Sierra Leone
• Ukraine
• Israel
• Gaza
• West Bank
• Lebanon

For a complete list of coverages and exclusions, please refer to the travel brochure.

Enrollment and Costs

Enrollment and billing occur directly through concur for staff and faculty. The cost of this insurance is $2.50 per person per day (as of July 1, 2025 the fee will be $3.50 per person per day). Individuals enrolled in the coverage may be eligible to extend the coverage for leisure travel that occurs before, during, or after their University-related travel for a maximum of 14 days. 

Prior to traveling outside the U.S., it is advisable for travelers to download and keep a copy of the travel cards. The insurance policy is renewed every fiscal year in July. It is important to note that benefits may undergo changes, so it is recommended to revisit this website before your trip to ensure that you have the most up-to-date versions of the documents provided below. The below links are only accessible to those with a University log in. 

Student and Non-Concur Travelers

Student groups or individual student travelers who are not registered through Concur should contact Global Education Oregon (Study Abroad) prior to registering and enrolling in coverage through Risk Management. Students can request to have the cost billed to their student account. Coverage may also be secured for dependents and spouses if the UO employee registers and enrolls using the non-Concur Traveler Registration and Enrollment webform. There is no cost for dependent travelers. 

Non-Concur Traveler Registration and Enrollment

Resources and Additional Information

*The Office of Risk Management recommends that faculty, staff, and students register their travel plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website and enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). 

STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency.