unit logo
  1. Home
  2. Knowledge Base
  3. Travel
  4. International Travel
  5. Initiating International Business Travel

Initiating International Business Travel

Steps to take prior to international travel

1 – Travel Request

A Travel Request is required for all international travel.

Learn about Travel Requests in UF GO

1a – Policy/Directive Acknowledgement

In accordance with state mandate, travelers must read and acknowledge all applicable UF regulations, policies, and directives while traveling on UF business internationally. This acknowledgement is done within UF GO.

Review Acknowledgement

2 – Export Controls Review

Review the Export Controls guidance and contact UF Research Integrity, Security, and Compliance (RISC) for assistance with export licenses or other authorizations and if you are shipping or transferring physical items abroad or traveling to foreign countries subject to embargo or trade sanctions.

Understand Export Controls process

3 – International Center Registration

All UF employees traveling internationally are required to register with the UF International Center prior to initiating travel.

Learn about Online Travel Registration

4 – myAssets

If you are traveling with UF-owned property, including your laptop, submit a Foreign Travel Request via the myAssets Portal. The Foreign Travel Request is required to comply with government regulations and U.S. export laws regarding foreign travel with property.

Complete your myAssets Foreign Travel Request