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Two women talking on a balcony with glass wall,  international flags displayed on the wall below. International Travel

Expectations for registration and/or approval of UAB-related employee and student international travel are set forth in the UAB-Related International Travel Policy opens a new website and the associated International Travel Guidelines and Resources for Employees and Students opens a new website. All UAB faculty, staff, and students (undergraduate and/or graduate) participating in UAB-related international travel must complete the online international registration form (located in UAB Forms opens a new website) prior to departure.

Employees who have questions about international travel may contact the Office of Sponsored International Programs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 996-2735. Students may direct questions to the UAB Office of Education Abroad at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 975-6611.

Export Control

All individuals are responsible for protecting UAB information while traveling abroad and should review UAB IT Guidelines for International Travel opens a new website prior to departure. International travelers who intend to take equipment, software, or materials (e.g. laptop computers, laboratory equipment, laboratory samples, etc.) abroad should check the UAB Export Control Website opens a new website and the Export Control Policy opens a new website to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Individuals who have questions about Export Control may contact UAB’s Export Control Program opens a new website at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Immigration Compliance

The UAB Office of International Student & Scholar Services opens a new website (ISSS) provides immigration compliance expertise for international students, research scholars, and visitors. Individuals who have questions about immigration compliance may contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (205) 934-3328.

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