Travel Considerations for Winter 2027 Study Tours & Fall 2026 Global Immersion Program (GIP)s

Please note Chazen travels often involve travel to emerging economies, exposing students to cultures and environments often times different than their own. This often means differing levels of infrastructure, efficiency and standards affecting hotel stays, meals, traffic delays and transportation limitations. Please keep this in mind if you sign up for our travel programs — it is important to be considerate and flexible. All international travel involve risk. We do not control the cities and companies we visit. We try our best to plan a safe trip with positive experience.

For general information, please view the following websites and information:

  • Pre-departure health information: Columbia Health for information on travel medicine and scheduling appointments for vaccinations or health assessments prior to traveling.  We may offer group sessions with a travel nurse, and advise you attend those if possible.
  • Health and Wellness Information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).
  • US State Department Travel Information: International Travel and Country Security Reports websites.
  • 24/7 Travel and Emergency Information: Crisis24 is Columbia University's 24/7 emergency assistance provider. If you have any questions or concerns about travel destinations, we encourage students to reach out to Crisis24 directly at their 24-hour assistance center at +1 208-758-8809. We also recommend that students download the Crisis24 App.

For International Students:

  • We recommend that international students consult the ISSO regarding to travel outside of the US. Columbia Business School will support travel in accordance with recommendations from the ISSO.
  • Additionally, students should check for any current visa restrictions or entry requirements for their destination country prior to preferencing in CourseMatch.
  • Please note that Columbia Business School will support travel in accordance with recommendations from the ISSO; this means if the ISSO is not recommending travel for students in certain situations, the Chazen Institute/Columbia Business School will not provide letters of support to secure visas or travel 

Study Tours

Winter 2027 Study Tours: Travel considerations as of August 26, 2026.

China

China & Hong Kong (REA)

NOLS (Patagonia)

  • Visa Information: U.S., Canadian, U.K., and EU citizens are generally not required to obtain a visa for tourist visits to Chile. Travelers must have a passport valid for the duration of their stay; however, it is recommended to have at least six months validity beyond the date of travel. All other nationalities should check with the Chilean Consulate for visa requirements.
  • Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Chile Travelers' Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
  • Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Horizon Country and Security report for Chile for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.

Thailand & Indonesia

Global Immersion Programs

Please read the following essential travel considerations as of June 2, 2026, before you preference for a fall Global Immersion Program class. 

Argentina

  • Visa Information: U.S., Canadian, U.K., and EU citizens are generally not required to obtain a visa for tourist visits to Argentina. Travelers must have a passport valid for the duration of their stay; however, it is recommended to have at least six months validity beyond the date of travel. All other nationalities should check with the Argentine Consulate for  visa requirements (application should be done at least 30 days in advance of travel).
  • Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Argentina Travelers' Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
  • Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Horizon Country and Security report for Argentina for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.

Brazil

  • Visa Information: Visas are required for citizens of the U.S., Canada, and Australia traveling to Brazil as tourists (Citizens of EU, UK are exempt). Eligible travelers may apply for an eVisa through the official Brazil Tourist eVisa portal. If an eVisa is not available, travelers should contact the Consulate General of Brazil in New York for further instructions. All travelers must have passports valid for at least six months beyond the date of travel.
  • Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Brazil Travelers' Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
  • Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Country and Security Report for Brazil for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.

Ghana

  • Visa Information: All foreign nationals are required to obtain a visa prior to traveling to Ghana. Travelers must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page. Visa applications should be submitted in advance through the Ghanaian Embassy. Proof of onward or return travel may be required. Chazen will provide the documentation requested in order to process your visa.  Original passports must be submitted to the Embassy in order for visas to be processed.
  • Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Ghana Travelers' Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations. Please note that Ghana is within the yellow fever zone, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry.
  • Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Country and Security Report for Ghana for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.

Tunisia

  • Visa Information: Citizens of the U.S., Canada, U.K., and most other EU countries are not required to have a visa. All others check with the Tunisian Embassy/Consulate to see if you need a visa to visit Tunisia. You are visiting as a tourist. Those who need a visa will need to send their passport to the Consulate in Washington, DC and will be without it for several weeks. We will provide backup and support through the process. All travelers must have passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond travel.  Students must submit their visa applications by the second week in September at the latest to have the best chance of securing their visas. 
  • Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Tunisia Travelers' Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
  • Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Country and Security Report for Tunisia for all safety, security, and travel information.