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ALL MSD FOREIGN TRAVEL REQUIRES PRE-APPROVAL AND REQUESTS MUST GO THROUGH MSD ONE STOP
ALL MSD FOREIGN TRAVEL REQUIRES PRE-APPROVAL AND REQUESTS MUST GO THROUGH MSD ONE STOP
NEW Joint CSD & MSD Travel Authorization Request (TAR) Form should be submitted at least 60 days in advance to allow time for processing.
NEW Joint CSD & MSD Travel Authorization Request (TAR) Form should be submitted at least 60 days in advance to allow time for processing.
If the answer is "YES" to any ONE of the following questions, you must request approval by submitting the Joint CSD & MSD Travel Authorization Request (TAR) Form
If the answer is "YES" to any ONE of the following questions, you must request approval by submitting the Joint CSD & MSD Travel Authorization Request (TAR) Form
1) Will any portion of the trip be reimbursed through LBNL / DOE funds?
2) Will the traveler’s salary be covered by LBNL / DOE funds?
3) Will the traveler be conducting work on behalf of LBNL / DOE or asked to attend to do business due to their work at LBNL?
Note: If your presentation includes DOE funded work at LBNL, make sure that you also include your LBNL affiliation in the presentation.
Personal Days are NOT allowed for International Travel
Personal Days are NOT allowed for International Travel
Due to heightened scrutiny, personal days should not be included in the trip request. In rare or exceptional circumstances, personal days may be considered but must be clearly justified and approved in advance. Additionally, travel to sensitive countries or trip justifications lacking a strong business benefit may result in delays or denial of approval.
Do not purchase airfare until DOE has approved the travel authorization request.
Do not purchase airfare until DOE has approved the travel authorization request.
Do not embark on foreign travel without DOE approval (TREX notification). Doing so will result in non-reimbursement of travel expenses and salary.
Foreign travel to many countries has specific requirements. Be sure to check the Travel Office's Foreign Travel Information Center.
Foreign travel to many countries has specific requirements. Be sure to check the Travel Office's Foreign Travel Information Center.
Visa requirement information: Note that there are different contacts for Visas depending on if the traveler in coming to the US or departing from the US.
Visa requirement information: Note that there are different contacts for Visas depending on if the traveler in coming to the US or departing from the US.
For assistance, feedback or questions email or call (510) 486-4774 and a Visa and Immigration Services Advisor will respond to your question within one business day.
All AFFILIATE Visa Processing Inquiries should be addressed to Tamar Vered tvered@lbl.gov/Bldg 90 – 1088
MSD Assigned Advisor: Larry Guo, Advisor LLGuo@lbl.gov
It is the traveler's responsibility that visa requirements are met prior to travel.
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