{"id":717,"date":"2026-03-05T19:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.cune.edu\/global\/?page_id=717"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:29:15","slug":"travel-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.cune.edu\/global\/travel-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Air travel:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All travelers will <strong>need a REAL ID to board flights starting May 7, 2025<\/strong>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgmail.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D95c0c4d1a3eb67ebbcc4b99a9%26id%3Dc172be5a2e%26e%3Ddc3316bb2e&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJulie.Hermann%40cune.edu%7C85bcdd7ca0b24de6a7cc08dd3cec87e0%7Ccb4b3b9725f745a6b0f1dd7966185097%7C0%7C0%7C638733709822998128%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DhlnupKIHrnjoIaSJ7%2FoX4kjVXJmQmbLFjl7N2m8Gec%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Learn more here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out\u00a0<strong>domestic and international<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>airfare deals<\/strong>\u00a0for college student through <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/home.byojet.com\/\">BYOJet<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/scholartrip.com\/\">Scholar Trip<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concordia works with&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/mnttravel.com\/\">MNT Travel<\/a><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;for international airfare reservations for individuals or groups. Angela Campos-Johnson is our campus designated agent but anyone can assist in finding affordable options and ticketing. You can contact her at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:Angela.Campos@flymnt.com\">Angela.Campos@flymnt.com<\/a>&nbsp;or 954-526-7947<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Getting a passport or visa or travel authorization:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demand for passports can cause delays! Apply early! See details on how to&nbsp;<strong>renew or apply for a passport<\/strong>:&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/en\/passports.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of State \u2013 Passports<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out if you need a&nbsp;<strong>visa for travel<\/strong>&nbsp;to specific countries:&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/travisa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travisa<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travelers going to or through the U.K. will need to purchase an&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\">Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)<\/a><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;a few weeks prior to travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New requirements to travel to Europe start October 2025, including a new&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/travel-europe.europa.eu\/\">Entry\/Exit System (EES)<\/a><\/em><\/strong>&nbsp; and getting an<a href=\"http:\/\/travel-europe.europa.eu\/\">&nbsp;<strong><em>ETIAS<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for travel to the European Union (EU) in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Health &amp; medical:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review&nbsp;<strong>health advisories or shots required<\/strong>&nbsp;for specific countries: &nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research any <strong>health issues<\/strong> related to your destination country:&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/\">World Health Organization (WHO)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency medical and travel insurance<\/strong>&nbsp;if needed can be ordered through&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/inext.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iNext Travel\/Medical Insurance Coverage<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Housing:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hostels<\/strong>&nbsp;are available in major cities in the US:&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiusa.org\/\">HI USA<\/a><\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hostels<\/strong> could be an option in other parts of the world:&nbsp;<strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/hihostels.com\/\">Hosteling International<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Safety and security:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check for any&nbsp;travel advisories&nbsp;<\/strong>for specific countries:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\/\"><strong><em>U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All travelers should register with the local U.S. embassy<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>or consulate in STEP<\/strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/en\/go\/step.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Department of State \u2013 Smart Traveler Enrollment Program<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here&#8217;s a helpful article for <a href=\"\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-colleges\/articles\/health-and-safety-tips-for-study-abroad-students\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"ps:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/best-colleges\/articles\/health-and-safety-tips-for-study-abroad-students\"><strong>Safety and Health Tips for Study<\/strong> <strong>Abroad<\/strong><\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air travel: Getting a passport or visa or travel authorization: Health &amp; 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