Non-Study Abroad International Travel Registration

  •   Per College policy 6Hx28:5-08, all Valencia College staff and faculty traveling overseas must register with the SAGE Office no later than 15 days prior to departure.
  •   You do NOT need to complete this process if you are leading a study abroad program with students.
  •   Group Travelers (i.e., NEH Grant):One person should be the communication point person with the SAGE office. Please complete the Traveler's Information Worksheet - Group Travel for the entire group and send it to the SAGE Office.
  •   Email the SAGE Office at studyabroad@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-3188 if you have any questions on filling out these forms.
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Step 1: Check for Travel Advisories

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Check for Department of State Travel Advisories for the destination. If you see that your destination has travel advisories or alerts, please contact the SAGE Office. The College may not fund any trips going to a country with heightened travel advisories.

Step 2: Program Coordination

Sabbaticals and Endowed Chairs: These have their own application/proposal process. You can skip this step.

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Please reach out to the SAGE Office in order to coordinate activities with existing partners, or if you are seeking to develop a new program, initiative, partnership or project. SAGE can provide guidence on existing processes and identify required paperwork. 

Step 3: Passport and Visa

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  • Ensure that your passport is up to date. Some countries require your passport to be valid at least 6 months after your return to the United States. Submit Proof of Passport and make sure you are submitting a clear copy of your passport.
  • There are passport offices at East, Osceola, and Lake Nona Campuses. For more information please see the Passport Services section of the Campus Store.
  • Apply for a visa if applicable. Travel Visa Requirements can be found at Visa HQ.

Step 4: Reservations for Airlines and Accommodations

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In order to obtain medical/trip insurance and to register your trip with the SAGE Office and Department of State, you are required to have your reservations for airlines and accommodations in advance.  When you make travel arrangements, please check with your department and Accounts Payable on which paperwork is required and how to charge your travel fees.

Step 5: Authorization for International Travel Form

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Travelers must complete the Authorization for International Travel Form which can be found in the Valencia Forms section in Atlas. Contact your department or Accounts Payable if you have questions or need assistance in completing this form. 

Step 6: Register Your Travel Plans with SAGE

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Please complete the travel registration at least 15 days prior to your trip. You will need your destination itinerary, passport, airline, and accommodation information in order to complete your registration.  SAGE must receive specific accommodation locations in order to register you with the Department of State's STEP Program. Failure to provide this information will mean that you will not be registered, and we will not receive important embassy updates in the event that something occurs in your destination.

Insurance Notice: As part of the registration process, you will be asked about medical/trip insurance.  The SAGE Office can assist with purchasing insurance through our provider Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).  During the registration process, make sure you provide the SAGE Office with the budget number that the insurance will be paid out of. If you are paying with personal funds, you can pay at the campus Business Office. Contact the SAGE Office for details on how to complete this process.

NEH Grant Participants: The coordinator will need to complete the Travelers Information Worksheet (TIW) and send to the SAGE Office in lieu of completing the individual online form.

Step 7: Department of State Registration

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Upon receipt of your registration, the SAGE Office will email you a copy of Valencia College's Emergency-Crisis Management Plan for International Travel.  In addition, SAGE will register you with the Department of State's STEP (Smart Travelers Enrollment Program) and if applicable will inform Valencia College's Emergency Response Team (ERT) of your upcoming travel.