Global Health Initiatives
Working Abroad: Guidance and policies for UM expatriates
In some cases job responsibilities entail extended time abroad and relocating to another country may be in order. Work with your department administrator and with Human Resources as you prepare for and carry out your overseas assignment.
- Health, safety and security

- To take and to do lists - reminders for safety and security overseas
- Personal security - reminders for overseas travelers
- Vaccination and immunization resources
- For UM School of Medicine expatriates:
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Policy & Guidelines on Allowances and Benefits for Expatriates (pdf)
- Addendum A (Word doc) - International Assignment Letter for Faculty or Exempt Staff
- Addendum B (Word doc) - Allowances and Benefits Checklist and Worksheet for Faculty and Exempt Staff Relocating for International Assignments as Expatriates
- Addendum C (Word doc) - International Assignment Warning and Release of Liability
- Addendum D (Word doc) - Business Process for Housing and Educational Allowances Advances
- Allowance Advance Recovery Form
- Tax resources
- IRS Tax Treaty Overview
- US Expatriate Tax Information - This site is provided for information only and is not endorsed by UM.
