***** ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES IS INDEFINITELY PROHIBITED DUE
TO THE REGIONAL CONFLICT
Iran, Israel, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan,
Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Yemen, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman *****
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.
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 $2.50 per day).
Step 2: Risk Management will reach out to you via email for one of the following purposes:
Non faculty and staff members will receive an email with an invoice to purchase the
travel insurance through On Call International (at a cost of $2.50 per day).
Request for Additional Information to further assess your travel request.
Confirmation of Your Travel Request.
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.
Faculty and staff employees may travel to the designated countries for personal reasons.
At this time, faculty and staff employees are prohibited from traveling to these countries
to conduct official UNT System business. The executive order does not apply to business travel to Venezuela.
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.
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.
24/7 Global Response Center – If you are on a trip and have an emergency, or if you
need additional information pre-departure, contact On Call’s 24/7 Global Response
Center for assistance. You will be connected directly with an Assistance Coordinator
ready to assist you with your inquiry or problem.
Call Collect from anywhere in the world (landline access required) +1 978-651-9227
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) - Register for this FREE service that allows U.S Citizens and nationals traveling
abroad to enroll their trips with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
U.S. Department of State - Review Travel Alerts & Warnings, enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program,
and learn about your destination.
US Embassy - Review country-specific information such as important phone numbers and resources
The U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide to help with planning for or responding
to an emergency.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Review travel health notices and use tools to seek advice and identify which vaccines
are recommended by The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention.
UNT Emergency Management & Safety Services - Please contact UNT Emergency Management & Safety Services at 940-369-6154 or email
us at IRM@unt.edu if you have any questions about your health and safety while traveling abroad.
Who needs to register their international travel?
All UNT System faculty, staff, students, and guests when their international travel
or research is funded by or administered by UNT or when their travel accommodates
a third-party request related to their role or affiliation with the university.
What information will I need to provide to register my international travel?
Your UNT EUID (if applicable), your cell phone, dates of travel, cities, countries,
lodging information (you can provide this later if not secured at time of registration),
and purpose of travel (conference, research, non-study abroad organized faculty led
travel, recruitment, etc.).
When do I need to register?
At least three weeks in advance. Allow for extra time for high risk region or destination
evaluations.
Can I register a group under one registration entry?
No, each individual traveler must register on their own and will undergo individual
reviews of their travel requests.
What do I do if my plans or travel dates change, and I need to update my dates of
travel or itinerary?