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Travel to/from Countries with Ebola Cases

Anyone planning outbound travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, or Tanzania must contact globalrisk@stanford.edu for a consultation.

All travelers, including U.S. citizens, who have been in the DRC in the previous 21 days are prohibited from entering the United States.

If you have been in Uganda, and/or South Sudan in the previous 21 days:

  • Non-U.S. citizens, including lawful permanent residents, are prohibited from entering the United States.
  • U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents must enter via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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Full Middle East Guidance

The University continues to strongly recommend against all Stanford-sponsored travel to or through Israel, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates through at least December 31, 2026. Individuals or campus units with planned Stanford-sponsored travel to these countries through December 2026 are strongly encouraged to e-mail globalrisk@stanford.edu

Full Middle East Guidance

Travel to Russia

The Government of Russia has designated Stanford University an “undesirable” organization pursuant to its Undesirable Organizations Law. The law is expansive and has the potential to impact foreign travelers as well as Russian citizens with connections to Stanford. As a result, the University prohibits all Stanford-sponsored and -organized travel to Russia. This restriction includes faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and students. 

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All Stanford-sponsored Travelers

Fuel Shortage Disruptions

Stanford Travel and Global Risk are actively monitoring global fuel supply constraints and the associated impacts ahead of the summer travel season. These conditions are affecting airline operations, route availability, airfare pricing, and international transit options, particularly for travel to, from, and through Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. The situation is evolving rapidly, guidance will be updated as conditions change.

Full Disruption Guidance

As a reminder, all international Stanford-sponsored travel must be registered in accordance with Stanford’s registry requirement.  

All Stanford travelers are encouraged to download the Crisis24 Horizon Mobile app and monitor alerts for their destination(s).

If you need health, safety, security assistance while traveling outside of the United States for Stanford-sponsored or Stanford-organized travel, contact Crisis24: +1 (443) 716-2305

U.S. Permanent Resident or Visa Holders

If you are a U.S. permanent resident or visa holder detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a U.S. port-of-entry, referred to secondary inspection, or found to be inadmissible to return to the United States by a U.S. government official at an international CBP checkpoint, call the Stanford Travel Emergency Line (STEL) at +1-833-496-0303 immediately and ask to be transferred to Global Risk. Additional information can be found at Immigration Emergency Contact.

International travel can be unpredictable. Our goal is to help you maximize your time abroad by making your activity as safe and smooth as possible.

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