Foreign and Domestic Travel
In November 2024, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-48 to help protect Texas from security threats and foreign interference. This order affects how we work, travel (both foreign and personal travel), and do business at UHCL. According to this order please note the following:
- No UHCL business permitted to countries deemed foreign adversaries as identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce's foreign adversary list (15 CFR 791.4)
- Personal travel to foreign advisory nations requires notification to their university and completing before and after travel forms via UH International Travel.
Travel on local funds
Who can travel on local funds?
- Employees
- Prospective Employees
- Guests
- Contractors
- Students
- Prospective Students
Approval Workflow (PDF)
Travel on state funds
When using state funds (i.e. grant dollars) for travel, please follow the Texas CPA requirements by using state-contracted vendors, and the Hotel Engine software to book lodging.
The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) has negotiated the following travel contracts:
What Days Count as Business Days for Domestic Travel?
- Days spent primarily on business activities
- Days where the traveler was required to be in that location on that date for a business purpose
- Travel days to and from the business destination contiguous to a business day where the overnight stay is reasonable and necessary. Non-contiguous travel days are not included in the calculation.
Foreign Travel Requirements
- International Travel Procedures
- CITI Bank Export Control Instructions of Course
- 2024 Visa required for European Travel (PDF)