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International Travel
Policy
Link to: Policy: Traveling on University Business
Business Meals
See International Meal Rates
Vehicle Rental
When renting a commercial vehicle, confirm whether an international driver's license is needed. The traveler should accept the optional insurance coverage, such as Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). Vehicle insurance expenses are reimbursed to international travelers.
Currency Exchange
Foreign expenses must be submitted in U.S. Dollars using the exchange rate in effect during the dates of travel. Include documentation indicating what exchange rate was used to make the conversions. Currency exchange rates can be found at OANDA. If purchases were made via credit card, use the exchange rate provided by the credit card company.
Emergency Medical Assistance Program
University employees working or traveling 150 or more miles away from home or outside of their home country can now obtain emergency medical, travel, and personal security assistance 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world through MEDEX, a leading provider of international travel assistance services. The MEDEX services are part of the University of Minnesota's UPlan.
Employees enrolled in one of the UPlan medical programs automatically receive a MEDEX identification card. The card contains emergency toll-free or collect-call numbers to call from around the world.
Information on the complete MEDEX program is available from Human Resources, or you can contact the Employee Benefits Service Center at 612-624-9090 or 800-756-2363, option 2.
Foreign Travel Advisories
State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information
Foreign Currency Tips
Foreign currency exchange rates change daily and vary between currency exchange locations. Below are some tips to get more for your money.
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| Compare rates, percent service fees and minimums |
Don't wait until your arrival in a foreign country to exchange your currency |
| Exchange your case at the Minneapolis/St.Paul International Airport before you leave |
Don't bring foreign coins back to exchange in the U.S. Coins are no longer accepted at foreign currency locations/banks. |
| Use your credit card when you are abroad for your hotel bill and major purchases |
Don't spend U.S. Dollars abroad for purchases |
| Purchase additional foreign currency from an ATM |
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| Consider buying traveler's checks |
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