Harvard Global Support Services (GSS) provides tools and guidance for students, faculty, and staff that enable you to safely pursue your overseas study, work, and research. Our team works with every School and department to support your international security and operational needs wherever your academic and intellectual pursuits may lead you.

• Services and resources include:
• Pre-departure group orientations
• One-on-one consultations to discuss concerns and risk mitigation strategies related to your destination, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or work or research topic
• Outbound visa application assistance
• Country-specific travel briefs and e-mail alerts
• Emergency medical and security response and evacuation

Visit globalsupport.harvard.edu to:

• Research your destination and review travel risk ratings
• Review the Graduate Student Travel Policy and your pre-departure requirements
• Register your trip in the Harvard Travel Registry (required if traveling with Harvard sponsorship or funding)
• Learn about our 24/7 global emergency response program
• Check your visa, passport, and immunization requirements
• Contact us if you have any questions or concerns