The UNT Risk Management Services Department oversees the International Travel Registration and Approval Process for faculty, staff, students, and guests traveling on university-related international trips.
The International Risk Oversight Committee (IROC) reviews all travel to high-risk areas or regions of travel based on the current U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisories and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
UNT partners with On Call International overseas insurance to offer 24/7, 365 days a year medical, non-medical, emergency, and non-emergency support to registered and approved UNT related travel. Insurance is covered as a benefit for UNT faculty and staff. Students and other non-employee travelers will receive an invoice from the Risk Management Services Department (at a cost of $2.30 per day).
Step 1: Complete the International Travel Registration Request Form at least three (3) weeks prior to departure.
Step 2: Risk Management will reach out to you via email for one of the following purposes:
Step 3: Explore the “Travel Resources” tab on this page to prepare for your travels abroad.
Note: All Concur travel requests undergo approval after requests have been reviewed and approved by Risk Management.
University of North Texas Guidelines for Travel to Restricted Countries
On November 19, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-48, aimed at safeguarding the sensitive and critical infrastructure of the State of Texas against entities identified as foreign adversaries. These adversaries include China (including Hong Kong), North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Russia (collectively referred to as “Designated Countries”), as well as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In accordance with this order, all University of North Texas (UNT) System employees are required to notify the UNT System before departing to one of the countries on personal travel. The executive order also requires individuals to provide certain information about the trip upon return. The executive order does not apply to personal travel to Venezuela.
Required Forms
Resources for Reference
Note: The information is being collected solely for the purpose of complying with Executive Order GA-48. The individual’s campus institutional compliance program will retain the information in accordance with state records retention laws.
Click here for the UNT System Travel Guide and Information
Click here for the UNT System International Travel Information
Click here to read and download the UNT Student Travel Policy, which can be found on the UNT Policy website.