Steps for MSU International Travel

MSU faculty and staff should obtain financial approval from their department through Chrome River.

1. Register travel in the MSU International Travel Registry.

Any University international travel proposed by a University Traveler to any country for which a U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory (Level 3 or 4) or a Center for Disease Control and Prevention Warning Level 3 is in effect must be reviewed and approved in advance of travel by the Campus International Travel Safety Review Committee.

2. Obtain GeoBlue International Traveler's Insurance.

Geo Blue insurance is mandatory for all MSU-sponsored travel and MSU-affiliated travel, and must be purchased prior to departure.

Insurance purchases, including GeoBlue, are not allowed on a university P-Card. If you plan to charge GeoBlue to your P-Card, you should request a one-time purchase exemption by emailing pcard@montana.edu to enable a GeoBlue purchase. You may also choose to purchase GeoBlue on your own and request reimbursement through Chrome River.

Questions about GeoBlue? Please contact Toby Blake, toby.blake@montana.edu.

Additional Resources

AlertTraveler

Montana State University partners with AlertTraveler to offer students, faculty, and staff access to important travel alerts, emergency contact, and geolocation services during travel. Travelers are encouraged to activate AlertTraveler on their mobile devices prior to travel. Read the AltertTraveler User Guide here.

International Travel Policy

Montana State University (MSU) recognizes and supports the international expertise of its faculty, the essential importance of conducting research abroad, and the importance of providing its graduates with global and multicultural understanding. Review the comprehensive International Travel Policy here.

Travel Health Services

Review MSU-Bozeman's University Health Partners' comprehensive travel-related health services and resources. If you have additional travel health questions, please contact MSU Travel Clinic at travelclinic@montana.edu or (406) 994-7287.

MSU Study Abroad

The world is your classroom: Go somewhere! Over 250 programs in more than 60 countries around the world. MSU Study Abroad provides resources, advising, and support to students who wish to enhance their college education by studying abroad. Learn more about Study Abroad at drop-in advising hours. Questions? Contact studyabroad@montana.edu.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

The Department of State recently launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).  STEP is a free service for U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to receive safety and security alerts and other local updates by email from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  In the event of any emergency, it also helps the State Department contact you with instructions on what to do.  Students and staff traveling internationally are strongly encouraged to enroll (or re-enroll) at www.step.state.gov.

Cancellation & Interruption for Any Reason Insurance (CFAR/IFAR)

Travelers may consider purchasing Cancellation & Interruption for Any Reason (CFAR/IFAR) insurance for domestic and international trips. While this is not a requirement, CFAR/IFAR insurance can help protect your investment in your trip in the event the trip is canceled before departing or interrupted during a trip for any reason and, depending on the policy, it could also extend to reasons related to COVID-19.