{"id":4236,"date":"2024-11-12T14:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T19:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/office-global-engagement\/?page_id=4236"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:23:17","slug":"reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/office-global-engagement\/travel\/reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Risk Travel: Reviews and Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"parent":4096,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/one-column.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-4236","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"High-Risk Travel: Approvals, Reviews, and Restrictions","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules_above":[{"acf_fc_layout":"card_grid","anchor":"","css_class":"pt-0 mt-0","title":"","description":"Explore the guidance on this page to learn about restricted international travel, when travel reviews are required, and how to get approval to travel to restricted locations. 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However, faculty and staff members are encouraged to seek advice from the\u202fDirector of Global Travel Risk Management\u202fto develop steps to help mitigate risks. 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However, we suggest submitting as early as possible to allow for any logistical changes that might have to be made to your travel plans.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"button ghost-button--blue\" href=\"mailto:travelsecurity@rochester.edu\">Email us to get started<\/a>","background_color":"#f4f4f4","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion_new","anchor_id":"faq","classes":"","title":"<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>","description":"","background":"plain","background_color":"#ffffff","style":"row_blank","expand":"yes","accordions":[{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"When are approvals needed"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is considered a high-risk destination?","icon":"","row_content":"Reference our <a href=\"#definition\">definition of high-risk destinations<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What types of travel require submission of a Travel Permission Request?","icon":"","row_content":"Any University-sponsored or supported academic or business travel to a high-risk destination requires a Travel Permission Request if it includes undergraduate students. This includes travel that is developed, funded, or administered by the University. Such travel may include, but is not limited to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Teaching, research, or conferences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Administrative work<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For-credit study<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Internships, field studies, or service learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Volunteer programs, work programs, and other experiential learning programs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Performances or athletic competitions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Trips abroad in connection with student organizations recognized by any University academic or administrative unit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Students in absentia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is the process for faculty and staff traveling to high-risk destinations?  ","icon":"","row_content":"University-sponsored or supported travel to high-risk destinations is not restricted unless traveling with students. However, faculty and staff members are encouraged to seek advice from the\u202fDirector of Global Travel Risk Management\u202fto develop steps to help mitigate risks. Email <a href=\"mailto:travelsecurity@rochester.edu\">travelsecurity@rochester.edu<\/a> to get support.\r\n\r\nAll staff are required\u2014and all faculty are strongly encouraged\u2014to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/office-global-engagement\/travel\/registry\/\">register their travel plans<\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe University may evaluate and make recommendations regarding any trip interruption and\/or evacuation. Faculty and staff who fail to heed instructions to interrupt or evacuate do so at their own risk and may forfeit emergency coverage, expense reimbursements, etc.\r\n\r\nReference the University of Rochester\u2019s\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/office-global-engagement\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/UR_International-Travel-Program-Development-Policy.pdf\">International Travel and Program Development Policy\u202f(PDF)<\/a> for more information.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Am I required to submit a Travel Permission Request if I am traveling to my home country?\u00a0","icon":"","row_content":"All travel to high-risk destinations that is sponsored or supported by the University requires a Travel Permission Request regardless of where you are traveling to your country of origin, although this is heavily factored into the review process.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"I lead a recurring trip to a high-risk destination. 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Then, make any necessary changes to your proposal before submitting it.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"title","sub_heading":"Approval process"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"How do I submit a Travel Permission Request?","icon":"","row_content":"Contact the Director of Global Travel Risk Management by emailing <a href=\"mailto:travelsecurity@rochester.edu\">travelsecurity@rochester.edu<\/a> to receive the appropriate form. We can also provide you with a sample Travel Permission Request form you can use for reference.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"How long will it take to review my request?","icon":"","row_content":"Every request is different, and some require more time to review than others. We recommend submitting requests as early as possible, but all requests should be submitted at least two months in advance of proposed travel. Contact the Director of Global Travel Risk Management at <a href=\"mailto:travelsecurity@rochester.edu\">travelsecurity@rochester.edu<\/a> with any questions.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"When should I fundraise for and book travel?","icon":"","row_content":"You should not purchase any flights, promote the program, or fundraise until after receiving written approval from the <a href=\"#itrc\">International Travel Review Committee<\/a>.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"My request was denied. Can I resubmit for further consideration?","icon":"","row_content":"No. All decisions are final.","accordion_anchor":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Who can help me with the travel review and approval process?","icon":"","row_content":"Email <a href=\"mailto:travelsecurity@rochester.edu\">travelsecurity@rochester.edu<\/a> with any questions. 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