If any university funds are supporting the travel and/or if the travel is business travel (attending a conference, data collection for faculty advisor, business meetings, etc.), then the traveler will need to see their department’s Fiscal Technician for assistance with a Travel Authorization / Pre-Approval in Chrome River.
If the travel involves credit transfer, course requirements, degree requirements, or research for your disertation, then the student would need to register directly with GEO by:
Check your passport expiration date! Many countries require passports to be valid for six months after your planned return date. Virginia Tech’s Passport Acceptance Facility is available to assist.
Confirm required entry documents (visa, proof of insurance, etc.).
Talk to your health care provider about any medications, concerns, or contingency plans.
Notify your bank and credit card companies that you will be traveling.
Ensure you will have access to sufficient funds in case of an emergency.
Make copies of important documents.
Copy your emergency contacts into your phone and in your wallet.
Review information on your destination from the U.S. Department of State, to include advisories, local laws, entry requirements, and other guidance. If you want more details, review your destination's security report.
Check your passport expiration date! Many countries require passports to be valid for six months after your planned return date. Virginia Tech’s Passport Acceptance Facility is available to assist.
Confirm required entry documents (visa, proof of insurance, etc.).
Talk to your health care provider about any medications, concerns, or contingency plans.
Notify your bank and credit card companies that you will be traveling.
Ensure you will have access to sufficient funds in case of an emergency.
Make copies of important documents.
Copy your emergency contacts into your phone and in your wallet.
Review information on your destination from the U.S. Department of State, to include advisories, local laws, entry requirements, and other guidance. If you want more details, review your destination's security report.
