International travel can create legal, regulatory and research security risks, especially when travelers use University devices or data, conduct University business or engage in research activities abroad. Federal regulations also require the University to maintain records of certain types of international travel and remote work.

Employees and other covered individuals must obtain advance authorization for international travel related to University business in accordance with Collected Rules and Regulations, Section 430.030: Research Security International Travel Authorization. Approval may also be required for certain personal international travel involving University-owned property or access to University systems. These requirements help ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws, economic sanctions and research security requirements.

What You Need to Know

Planning International Travel

Travel Authorization & Approval

Find out who must obtain travel authorization, when to submit authorization requests and what additional requirements may apply based on your destination, funding source or planned activities.

Travel Planning & Security

Learn how to protect University data, equipment and research activities while abroad. Guidance and best practices can help you assess travel risks, prepare devices and make informed decisions.

Know Before You Go

Countries Requiring Additional Review

Comprehensively Sanctioned Destinations

  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine

Foreign Countries of Concern

  • China (including Hong Kong and Macau)
  • Iran
  • North Korea
  • Russia

For Further Assistance

Joe Fleri
Director for Research Security and Compliance, UM System
Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services

Campus International Travel Resources

Research Security Policies