{"id":605,"date":"2014-08-06T11:11:04","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T15:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/riskmanagement\/?page_id=605"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:10:04","slug":"international-travel-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/riskmanagement\/international-travel-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"International Travel Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

***Effective May 1, 2019 <\/strong> all travelers, traveling for University business, research or academic activities will receive CISI International Travel Insurance Coverage free of charge.***<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University travelers must register for CISI coverage online, regardless of any other travel insurance which may apply.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see OFAC travel requirements<\/a> prior to registering for travel to Cuba<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

International Travel Policy<\/h2>

This policy applies to international travel by all staff, faculty, and students that is sponsored or coordinated by, funded in any part or manner by, or involves the granting of degree credits by the University of Rhode Island.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Download<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

WHO IS ELIGIBLE<\/strong>
All regular, full-time and part-time Eligible Participants and their Eligible Dependents of the educational organization or institution who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Are engaged in University international business, research or educational activities; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Are temporarily located outside his\/her home country as a\u00a0non-resident alien; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Have not obtained permanent residency status\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE<\/b>
    University students, faculty and staff can self-enroll in the International Travel Policy online to obtain an international travel insurance card.  Dependents of University faculty, staff and students such as spouses and children, are also eligible for coverage for an additional fee, not covered by the University. Please contact Risk Management to enroll dependents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To obtain coverage please click on the link: https:\/\/www.culturalinsurance.com\/uri\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Within moments of enrollment, travelers will receive a confirming email from CISI, which will include a printable ID card.  The following information can be obtained from the website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n