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
Global Immersion Programs
Please read the following essential travel considerations as of October 22, 2026, before you preference for a spring Global Immersion Program class.
Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands
- All three countries are part of the Schengen visa zone; you can apply for one visa for the week. As the program starts in Austria, it will make the most sense to apply through the Austrian consulate.
- Visa Information for Austria: Austria is part of the Schengen visa zone. At this time US citizens are not required to have a visa to enter Austria. All others should with the Austrian Consulate General in New York. Travelers should have six months remaining on their passport past the date of travel.
- Visa Information for Belgium: Belgium is part of the Schengen visa zone. At this time US citizens are not required to have a visa to enter Belgium. All others should with the Consulate General of Belgium in New York. Travelers should have six months remaining on their passport past the date of travel.
- Visa Information for the Netherlands: The Netherlands is part of the Schengen visa zone. At this time US citizens are not required to have a visa to enter the Netherlands. All others should with the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York. Travelers should have six months remaining on their passport past the date of travel.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the Austria CDC Travel page, Belgium CDC Travel page, and the The Netherlands CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Austria, the Crisis24 Report on Belgium, and Crisis24 Report on the Netherlands for all safety, security, and travel information.
Consulting and Advising a Family Enterprises (CAFE) in Italy
- Visa Information: Italy is part of the Schengen visa zone. At this time US citizens are not required to have a visa to enter Italy. All others should with the Consulate General of Italy in New York. Travelers should have six months remaining on their passport past the date of travel.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Italy Travelers Health page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 report on Italy for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.
Israel
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens are required to submit an Electronic Travel Authorization-IL (ETA-IL), a form of electronic visa authorization in order to travel to Israel. For additional information on visa requirements and the ETA-IL process, contact the Consulate General of Israel in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC page for Israel for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 report for Israel for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.
- It is important to note that at present, the university is not allowing travel to many middle eastern destinations including Israel. Should the situation stabilize travel to Israel will take place as indicated over spring break, with a final decision by mid-January and announced, with any appropriate details, to students enrolled in the course. If travel is not permitted, the class will continue to meet in the B term with Israeli companies and organizations in New York City. These class meetings will take place on two Fridays allowing for longer sessions to travel to meetings away from campus (dates and details TBD if relevant). In this manner enrolled students are guaranteed to receive full credit for the course regardless of whether international travel is permitted by the university.
Japan
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with the Japanese Consulate in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the Japan CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Japan for all safety, security, and travel information.
Kenya
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) here, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with Consulate of Kenya in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the Kenya CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Kenya for all safety, security, and travel information.
Malaysia
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with Consulate General of Malaysia, New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Travelers page for Malaysia for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Malaysia for all safety, security, and travel information.
The Philippines
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 30 days or less, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with the Filipino Consulate in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the Philippines CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on the Philippines for all safety, security, and travel information.
Rwanda
- Visa Information: U.S. need to apply for a visa here or upon arrival, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with the Embassy of Rwanda.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the Rwanda CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Rwanda for all safety, security, and travel information.
South Africa
- Visa & Passport Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less, all others should check with the South African Consulate in New York. All travelers must have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with two blank visa pages, and proof of a return or onward ticket. Travelers who do not have two blank visa pages will be not be able to board the plane.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the South Africa CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on South Africa for all safety, security, and travel information.
Study Tours
Please read the following essential travel considerations as of October 22, 2026, before you preference for a spring Study Tour.
México - March
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 180 days or less, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check this with the Mexican Consulate in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Travelers page for México for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on México for all safety, security, and travel information.
Puerto Rico - March
- Visa Information: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. Therefore, no visa is required. Travel is considered domestic travel; similar to traveling to any other state within the United States.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC Travelers page for Puerto Rico for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 Report on Puerto Rico for all safety, security, and travel information.
South Korea (KBA) - March
- Visa Information: U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less, have a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least one blank page, and proof of a return or onward ticket. All others should check with the South Korean Consulate in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the South Korea CDC Travel page for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis 24 Report on South Korea for all safety, security, and travel information.
United Kingdom (London) (RDIG) - March
- Visa Information for the United Kingdom: U.S. citizens are required to submit an Electronic Travel Authorisation, a form of electronic visa authorization in order to travel to the United Kingdom. For additional information on visa requirements and the ETA process, contact the British Consulate General in New York.
- Health and Wellness Information: Please review the CDC page for The United Kingdom for vaccine and wellness recommendations.
- Safety and Security Considerations: We recommend reading the Crisis24 report for the United Kingdom for more information on safety, security, and travel considerations.