OVERSEAS TRAVEL

IMPORTANT: There have been recent media reports regarding difficulties experienced by some travellers when attempting to enter the USA. PLEASE READ this UMAL Document if planning to travel to the USA.

 

If you intend to travel overseas on University associated activities you must follow the requirements of the University’s Overseas Travel Policy and plan your trip and prepare yourself accordingly. As part of this it is compulsory to complete the on-line Mandatory Overseas Travel Notification.  

The Staff and Students Travel Handbook provides a range of useful information.

The key stages when organising a trip are:

General Travel Information

The World Travel Guide Net is a useful tool when planning your trip, including the essential ‘Before You Go’ to make sure you have considered Visas, Health etc and other things with possible time constraints.

Insurance, Travel Details and Contact Information

It is critical you enter your travel details and emergency contacts on the Mandatory Overseas Travel Notification portal so that the relevant services are able to help and support you were anything to go wrong.

The University provides Free Overseas Travel Insurance Cover (obtained via the Mandatory Overseas Travel Notification portal) to staff and students travelling overseas on University business. You will be provided with an Insurance Cover sheet at the end of the notification process. 

In an Emergency

Please enter the following telephone numbers on your phone to make speedy contact if a security or health emergency occurred whilst away.

In an emergency contact Global Response +44 (0) 203 859 1492 / UMAL@global-response.co.uk  (Ref: UMAL 026). NOTE: Contact Global Response before incurring medical costs.  Failure to do so may result in subsequent medical expenses claims being declined.

The University Insurer's UMAL are also supported by Crisis24, which provides a wealth of in-country security and safety information.  Please REGISTER with Crisis24 (using your Bangor email address) to access travel information, including:

  • Live Incident Alerts and Country Profiles

  • A Travel E Learning module which confirms via email when completed

  • Security support and advice

Diversity Travel Bookings

If you require urgent assistance (e.g. cancelled flights or urgent travel request out of normal office hours) call the Diversity Emergency Line.  +44 (0) 161 300 8258

Useful Sources of Information

The following links provide useful guidance when preparing to travel overseas.

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