Foreign Travel Policy
- Foreign travel, other than Canada and Mexico, paid from state appropriated funds must be approved by the Board of Regents Office 30 days prior to proposed travel dates, utilizing the Texas A&M form. For purposes of this approval process, travel to any territory of the U.S. is not considered foreign travel. A copy of the written approval must be attached to the applicable travel voucher upon submittal for reimbursement.
- Foreign travel paid from local funds must be approved by the President of the University 30 days prior to travel.
- Foreign travel by any state employee on state business must benefit the State of Texas.
- The U.S. Department of State may issue travel advisories warning against or restricting travel by a U.S. citizen to specific nations. Should a person request approval to travel under a travel advisory, the person must include a signed statement indicating that the person is aware of the travel advisory and potential risks associated with the travel to the nation under the advisory.
- Reimbursements for foreign travel from Texas A&M University state accounts will be made in compliance with University Rule 25.02.01.M1, from the state of Texas Travel Management Program and State of Texas Travel Allowance Guide.
Reimbursements for foreign travel from Texas A&M University local accounts will be made in compliance with the above procedures and Guidelines for Disbursement of Funds.
Veta K. Dawson
Accounting Assistant III/Travel Coordinator
Texas A & M
- Commerce
903-886-5048 Phone
903-886-5899 Fax
