Each business trip amidst COVID-19 requires careful planning. Is your organisation prepared for the complexity of travel? How are you educating and assisting your travellers?  
The administration and rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines is having a profound impact on international travel. Although COVID-19 vaccinations are helping to enable travel, it has further emphasized the complexities organisations and travellers need to consider.
International SOS closely monitors the evolving COVID-19 situation and offers tailor-made health and security risk management and resilience solutions, including 24/7 evacuation support as well as expertise to your vaccine planning to protect your global workforce.
Scroll down our dedicated page to access all travel resources, discover our solutions and latest updates on Safe Travel Resumption.
Insights from Experts

Get insights and advice on the importance of accessing the right information and resources to support the staff and more on return to travel with our exclusive series of short video interviews.
Key travel experts from corporations such as Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), SWISS, International Air Transport Association and more will share their recommendations for a safe and healthy return to travel.
HOW INTERNATIONAL SOS CAN SUPPORT:
To understand what a return to travel looks like, we have identified 3 milestones to help you building a safe business travel resumption and prepare for your next business trip.
TRAVELLERS' HEALTH EXPOSURE
TRAVELLERS' RISK EXPOSURE
DUTY OF CARE
  • Prepare to assist the COVID-19 arrangements pre, during and post travel (COVID-19 testing requirements, vaccination information, isolation, etc)
  • Provide medical and security support on the ground and evacuate, if needed
  • Support the emotional and mental health wellbeing of your travellers
  • Provide 24/7 assistance to your travellers, to give them peace of mind about any challenges they may face
  • Evaluate your travel risk policies and advise on the gaps
  • Ensure you are staying compliant by adopting an integrated compliant solution
  • Ensure you have prompt access to the right information
  • Assess the risk for the location where you intend to travel (incl COVID-19 impact)
  • Assess the risk profile of your traveller (Mental health, COVID-19 risk etc.)
  • Stakeholders responsible for travel should have access to the latest advice on risk
  • Travel managers should prepare to update policies and assessments accordingly and inform relevant stakeholders
  • Travellers and managers should be advised about the latest development in countries to assess their risk
  • Ensure your COVID Travel Safe Solution incorporates an integrates Health and Security experts at every step of the travel process
  • Have access to a travel solution that incorporates pre, during and post trip advice and assistance

NEED HELP? SCHEDULE A CALL
Schedule a call with one of our Health and Security experts to discuss any questions or concerns you may have on safe business travel resumption.

OUR TOOLS:
TRAVEL RISK MITIGATION SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL
Operating in global markets means contending with different regulations, health & security risks. With this self-assessment, we will assist organisations in preventing, mitigating and responding to risks associated with international work-related travels. Click here

TRAVEL TRACKER TOOL
Our Travel Tracker tool helps teams stay up-to-date with the latest health or security development at any location and to communicate with employees through email, SMS and text-to-speech methods to increase their points of contact.


ASSISTANCE APP: MORE PERSONALIZATION AND ROBUST TRIP PLANNING
Our Assistance App is an essential tool for preparing, informing and keeping your workforce safe. No matter where your people are working or traveling to, they will be able to access the latest health and security advice. And if they should need Assistance from one of our experts around the world, it’s one tap away.

OUR RESOURCES:
Infographics and Pocket Guides

The New Complex Travel Reality FAQs
Return to travel pack FAQs
The New Travel Reality
Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) Travel Checklist
Return to Travel Tips
COVID-19, International Travel & Re-start Strategies
Return to Travel: a Quick Guide for Managers
Travel Security Pocket Guide
Women's Travel Risk
Guide
EU Digital Covid Certificate (EUDCC): FAQ
Trainings for your Managers and Travellers

Are you a client of International SOS?
Click here to access on demand trainings for you managers and travellers: ManagerView Training Portal, Tracker Training Portal, Travel Ready Training Portal, DLP Training Portal, but also Assistance App User Guide and more.
If you are not a client, but would like to know more about our trainings, contact us.
Webinars

Watch our latest webinars on returning to travel below.
To view all upcoming webinars, online conferences, and other events click here.
RETURN TO TRAVEL VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
BUSINESS TRAVEL 2021: SMOOTH SAILING OR A BUMPY ROAD AHEAD
Enjoy our exclusive Virtual Roundtable "Return To Travel" where key travel experts from Association of Swiss Travel Management (ASTM), Barry Callebaut Group, International Air Transport Association (IATA), SWISS, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) and International SOS shared with us their insights and vision of the current situation and its possible developments according to their expertise and cultural corporate DNA.
Enjoy our webinar where our experts Dr Anthony Renshaw and Gautier Porot evaluated outlook & update on both domestic and international travel, digital COVID-19 health certificates and implications for travel, health and security interventions in the new travel environment (COVID-19 Testing, Vaccines, Travel Restrictions & Quarantine), a robust travel policy to ensure Duty of Care and Q & A from guest speakers, including The Body Shop International.
Safe Return to Travel Video

OUR TRAVEL SOLUTION FOR SAFE BUSINESS TRAVEL RESUMPTION:
Review travel risk policy
Allow our experts to provide an analysis of your travel risk policies and advise on the gaps. Take travel risk mitigation self-assesment here.
We provide advice on what tests are required per location and how to access testing facilities.
Travel restrictions & border controls information and advice
Stay ahead of the latest restrictions and review crucial information about your key destinations. Access our travel intelligence and advice by contacting us.
Tracker helps teams stay up-to date with the latest health or security developments at any location.
Discuss your vaccination related questions with one of our health consultants or review our vaccine information.
Quarantine / Isolation
Isolation and quarantine requirements for travellers and local nationals differ per country. To discover more information on this contact us.
DISCOVER MORE ON OUR SOLUTIONS:
Schedule a call with one of our Health and Security experts to discuss any questions you may have and find out how our Return To Travel solutions can benefit your organisation and workforce.
COVID-19 Impact Map
The COVID-19 impact scales assess the current impact of the disease on (a) domestic operations, or (b) inbound travel. The respective scales take into account integrated health, security and logistics considerations – three key factors in business sustainability during the pandemic. The impact is dynamic and will change as outbreaks progress and mitigation measures are implemented and withdrawn. 

Case study

HELPING A HR TEAM TO DECIPHER COMPLEX COVID-19 DOMESTIC TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
HELPING AN ORGANISATION TO CONDUCT BUSINESS-CRITICAL TRAVEL DURING COVID-19
OUR SUPPORT DURING BUSINESS TRAVELS:
Schedule a call with one of our Health and Security experts to discuss any questions you may have and find out how our Return To Travel solutions can benefit your organisation and workforce.

For any further questions or information, please do not hesitate to contact us: switzerland@internationalsos.com




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