Travel Information

Before you travel outside of the U.S., we advise you to consult the latest immigration updates and announcements. 

If you have questions about your travel, please contact ISSS before you depart the United States directly at isss@drexel.edu.

Required Travel Documents for International Travel

Please review the lists of required travel documents for your specific immigration status below. All travel documents should be hand-carried to be presented to CBP upon entry to the U.S.

F-1 Students/F-2 Dependents:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid F-1/F-2 visa
• Valid form I-20 with travel signature issued within 12 months of re-entry (six months if on Post-Completion OPT/STEM)
• SEVIS Fee Payment receipt
• Transcripts or proof of enrollment (optional)

F-1 students on Post-Completion OPT/STEM must bring the above documents, plus:

• Valid EAD card
• Proof of employment: i.e., employment letter or paystubs (optional)

F-2 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the F-1 principal visa-holders immigration documents, including the I-94.

J-1 Exchange Visitors/J-2 Dependents:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid J-1/J-2 visa
• Valid form DS-2019 with travel signature issued within 12 months of re-entry (6 months if short-term scholar)
• SEVIS Fee Payment receipt
• Proof of enrollment (optional, if J-1 student)
• Proof of employment (optional, if J-1 scholar)

J-2 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the J-1 principal visa-holders immigration documents, including the I-94.

H-1B/O-1 Employees:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid H-1B/O-1 visa stamp
• Original valid Form I-797 Approval Notice
• Two (2) to three (3) most recent pay stubs or letter confirming continued employment
• Copy of I-129 petition

Please contact ISSS if the University is filing an H-1B/O-1 extension or transfer on your behalf before traveling.

H-4/O-3 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the H-1B/O-1 immigration documents, including the I-94.

Visa Renewal

Individuals whose visas have expired are required to renew their visa prior to re-entry to the US (except for visa-exempt nationals, including Canadian and Bermudan passport-holders). The Department of State's Global Visa Wait Times page contains information about the wait times for visa appointments at different posts. Please note that some individuals may be subject to additional background checks or administrative processing when applying for a visa renewal, and therefore should factor these risks and potential wait times into their travel plans.

For more information on visa renewals and potential exceptions, visit our Visa Renewal webpage.

Resources

• U.S. Department of State – Travel advisories, visa, and country information
• US Embassies and Consulates Around the World

Faculty and Professional Staff Traveling Abroad

All faculty and professional staff traveling abroad on Drexel-related activities must register at least 6 weeks prior to departure to ensure that travelers are covered under all applicable Drexel insurance policies. Please review the registering your travel policies and contact the Office of Global Engagement at global@drexel.edu for questions regarding faculty and professional staff travel abroad.

Students Traveling Abroad

All undergraduate and graduate students who are traveling abroad in any way related to Drexel must register their travel before departure as described in the new University policy regarding the Approval and Registration of International Student Travel.

Traveler Rights

Visit Custom and Border Protection (CBP)'s website for general information on rights of travelrs regarding social media accounts and electronic devices.