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The University of Trieste is committed to protecting the health of students, researchers and all technical and administrative staff. This is all the more true when it comes to safety abroad.

Our University was the coordinator of the MAECI-CRUI panel for drafting the guidelines approved by the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) on security abroad, and since 2023 it has had an agreement in place with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) to guarantee constant direct communication with Italian diplomatic offices around the world.

Are you about to leave? Safety still comes first! (video in Italian)

Before leaving

  • Find out about your destination (social, political and security context, local customs, habits and religion)
  • Download the MAECI Crisis Unit app where you will find useful information on your destination country
  • Check which vaccinations are compulsory and find out about any necessary health precautions
  • Check the validity of your documents (passport, identity card) and take a photocopy with you when you with you when you travel (which you should store separately from the original)
  • In particular, check whether your passport is valid for the duration of your trip and has at least one blank page for stamps
  • Do not forget your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC - back of health insurance card) if you are going to an EU country
  • For non-EU travel: check if you need health insurance and if so, what constitutes adequate cover. Your insurance should be able to cover not only the costs of medical treatment, but also possible repatriation by emergency air ambulance or transfer to another country
  • If you take regular medication, make sure you bring an adequate supply
  • Sign up for dovesiamonelmondo.it website (also through the Crisis Unit app)

Upon arrival

  • If you buy a local phone card, remember to enter the new number on dovesiamonelmondo.it
  • Save any telephone numbers for local contacts (tutor, reference secretary of the host institution, etc.) and the country's emergency numbers on your phone
  • If destination country is considered to be at risk: inform the Italian diplomatic representation (Embassy, Consulate) of all the details of your trip.

In the event of an emergency, attack or other serious event

  • Avoid or move away from the affected area as soon as possible
  • Stay in your home/hotel
  • Stay informed through the media and follow the instructions of the local authorities
  • Communicate your location to the diplomatic representation on site
  • Tell your family you are safe (via text message, social media, telephone) who must then notify the MAECI Crisis Unit (Unità di Crisi)

General advice

  • If you choose to stay abroad for several months makes sure you do any medical examinations you may need before leaving (ophthalmologist, dentist, etc.)
  • Avoid crowds and/or protests
  • Observe appropriate health and hygiene precautions (e.g. drink only from sealed bottles, do not add ice to drinks, eat only well-cooked meat, etc.).
  • Wear appropriate clothing (especially in places of worship)
  • Do not photograph or film military bases
  • Use general common sense at all times
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Useful links

App Viaggiare Sicuri
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Website Dove siamo nel Mondo
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