Travel Policy
The University's travel policy outlines the conditions under which staff and students travel on University business. This policy ensures staff members and students travelling on official duty have appropriate levels of accommodation, travel and financial assistance.
Please ensure that you understand your obligations to complete the International Travel Approval Form under User Guides, including the Travel Diary section (if applicable). If you are undertaking dual purpose travel, find out more about what this means and any Fringe Benefits Tax implications by visiting the travel home page.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL – COVID-19 NORMAL
Updated 23 January 2024
Staff and HDR candidates are permitted to travel on University business, subject to certain conditions and approval is required by an Executive Group member. Full details are available in the International travel guidelines for COVID-19 Normal. As of 23 January 2024, international travel requires approval by an Executive Group member.
Assistance
Griffith University subscribes to the services from International SOS, the world's leading provider of medical assistance, international health care and security services. International SOS provides information about destinations before staff or students travel overseas, including medical and security risks and how to stay safe and well when overseas.
The ISOS program does not replace the existing insurance policy, it enhances the travel assistance program, as well as the country and city, information of destinations that our staff and students travel to.
To obtain specific information on your destination - including emergency contact numbers, phone information, voltage and plugs, financial, cultural tips, embassies and visas, and country facts, go to:
Print a copy of the International SOS member card
For staff and students travelling overseas, please ensure that you print a copy of the International SOS member card before travel. Please keep this card handy at all times as you travel and work. This card contains the Griffith University membership number and phone numbers to access International SOS 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you require medical or security advice or assistance.
Protect yourself
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Travel support
Know where you can get assistance and familiarise yourself with our user guides.
