Policy
The University of Texas System policy has designated all international travel as High Risk. All proposed university-related international travel (business, educational, medical, research, presentations, conferences, competitions, etc.) must be reviewed and approved by the International Oversight Committee (IOC). For more information on the steps to obtain approval for international travel, follow the International Travel Process.
- Requests require Dean/VP and Chair approval.
- Submit requests as early as possible, at least 5 weeks prior to departure.
- Trips must be registered with On Call International (UT System requirement).
- Travel arrangements (airfare, lodging, etc.) can be made prior to sending request to IOC.
- The use of Concur or a UT-contracted travel agency is not required (unless by the department). However, using these tools can provide savings of unit funds.
- Foreign Travel Approval
- Restricted Regions
- Travel to Cuba
- U.S. Department of State
- S.T.E.P. Program Enrollment
- Fly America Act and Open Skies Agreements
- Foreign Exchange Rates (OANDA)
- UT Passport Office
- Just Passports is a non-contract source offering assistance with expediting visa and passport applications.