However, if the travel expenses are to be paid from a funding agency that defines domestic or foreign travel differently, that agency's definition will apply. Domestic Travel Domestic travel is defined as travel within the United States, its territories and possessions, and Canada. Domestic travel within the 48 contiguous states does not require prior approval. Other domestic travel is subject to the conditions outlined below for foreign travel. Foreign Travel Foreign travel is defined as travel outside the United States, its territories and possessions, and Canada.
All foreign travel is subject to the special conditions outlined below.
Prior Approval Foreign travel and domestic travel outside the 48 contiguous states requires prior approval from University officers, deans, directors or department heads and the funding agency when applicable. Although reimbursement is generally made on the basis of actual expenses, certain circumstances may dictate the use of per diem rates. The University official or funding source agency approving foreign travel also may authorize the use of per diem rates. The use of per diem rates is encouraged for travel outside the United States, its territories and possessions, and Canada. International travel supported by sponsored funds may, in fact, require per diem reimbursement and usually requires the same per diem rates as those issued by the State Department in the Standardized Regulations for government civilian employees traveling in foreign areas.