If you need to travel overseas for your placement, you will need to complete travel requirements.
Make sure your travel is approved
You shouldn’t travel for your placement until your travel is authorised. If your international placement is visible to you in InPlace, it means that travel for this placement has been approved by UQ.
Complete your travel requirements
If your travel has been approved, you MUST do the following before you depart:
- Read the UQ travel procedure. Pay careful attention to Section 4.1. Students and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
- Complete and submit the Traveller Declaration for International Travel.
- Update your emergency contact details in mySi-net and InPlace.
- Ensure your personal mobile number is up to date on InPlace in international format e.g., +61 412 345 678.
- Familiarise yourself with UQ travel insurance information for students (PDF).
- Register your local address, contact details, and next of kin with DFAT Smart Traveller and review travel advice for your destination. Subscribe to receive SMS messages from Smart Traveller for your destination.
- Register your profile and your trip with International SOS and download the International SOS Assistance App. Carry the International SOS Travel Assistance 24/7 contact number +61 2 9372 2468 and Membership Number 12AYCA778031 with you and contact them in the event of any medical or security issue encountered whilst travelling.
- If you have a pre-existing condition (including pregnancy and mental illness) for which treatment, medication or advice (including advice for treatment) have your doctor or dentist complete the pre-existing condition: fit for travel form (PDF, 145.5 KB) within 30 days before you start your travel.
Benefits of registering with International SOS
- You will receive 24/7 pre-departure medical, safety and security information and advice.
- You will receive both routine and emergency assistance when you are travelling.
- International SOS helps UQ locate and confirm the safety of its travellers in time of crisis both domestically and internationally.
Remember: It’s in your best interests and also your responsibility to minimise your risk when undertaking UQ authorised travel. Completing all of the steps above will help you do that.
