• For all L1/L2 international travel that falls within RMM 801 Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program please continue to use RMM 801 approval forms.
• If research activity or fieldtrip internationally is to a level 3 or level 4 risk rated country, final approval is required by the Provost or Vice-Provost, International.

• For international travel that does not fall within the scope of RMM 801 like conferences, seminars, meetings, visits to academic or related institutions the following is required:
  • Checklist
  • COVID-19 Waiver
  • Approval from their respective supervisor

• For all L1-L4 international travel that falls within RMM 801 Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program please continue to use RMM 801 approval forms.
• If research activity or fieldtrip internationally is to a level 3 or level 4 risk rated country, final approval is required by the Provost or Vice-Provost, International.

• For international travel that does not fall within the scope of RMM 801 like conferences, seminars, meetings, visits to academic or related institutions the following is required:
  • Checklist
  • COVID-19 Waiver
  • Approval from their supervisor

• For all L1-L4 international travel that falls within RMM 801 Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program please continue to use RMM 801 approval forms.
• If research activity or fieldtrip internationally is to a level 3 or level 4 risk rated country, final approval is required by the Provost or Vice-Provost, International.

• For international travel that does not fall within the scope of RMM 801 like conferences, seminars, meetings, visits to academic or related institutions the following is required:
  • Checklist
  • Inform Chair of travel timeline and location.

• For all L1-L4 international travel that falls within RMM 801 Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program please continue to use RMM 801 approval forms.
• If research activity or fieldtrip internationally is to a level 3 or level 4 risk rated country, final approval is required by the Provost or Vice-Provost, International.

• For international travel that does not fall within the scope of RMM 801 the following is required:
  • Checklist
  • Approval from their supervisor

• Ensure your personal medical coverage is valid for your country of travel. Please review information regarding your McMaster Emergency Travel Assistance through Sun Life Financial  and visit your My Sun Life page.
• Check the risk rating of your country.
• Download the Travel Smart App: http://travel.gc.ca/
• Sign up for the Registration of Canadian Abroad service. This allows the Government of Canada to contact and send you information in the case of an emergency abroad or at home.

Who do I call?

1. In the case of an emergency during a personal trip, all employees are to call Sun Life’s travel partner Allianz Global Assistance in advance of receiving any services.  For any additional assistance that is not covered through your insurance plan contact the Government of Canada.
2. In the case of an emergency while travelling on business, all employees are to call Sun Life’s travel partner Allianz Global Assistance in advance of receiving any services.  For any additional assistance that is not covered through your out of country travel insurance plan, please contact International SOS at 1-215-942-8226.
3. Canadian Embassy