International travel is defined as travel to any destination that is outside the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. 

When planning for an international trip within the next year, be sure to check your passport and other documents first for expiration dates and upcoming renewal deadlines. For information on passport processing, including expedited services, refer to the Department of State website and the CIBT links below.

Requesting pre-approval for international travel

You must request pre-approval for international travel through the Concur Travel & Expense System (Concur). Concur Request routes the proposed travel for approval to the traveler's HR Supervisor or SpeedType Approver and to the International Travel Approver/Officer for the traveler’s organizational unit. In addition, all international travel to a high-risk destination requires approval by the appropriate campus Chancellor/President or their delegate. This process is required whether the trip is funded by CU or by an outside entity. See Travel Pre-Approvals for more information. 

The pre-approval process ensures that:

  • The university can consistently and thoroughly assess the risks and benefits of international trips with regards to the safety of university travelers; and,
  • Important information about regulatory compliance and export controls is communicated to the traveler and the appropriate campus export control office.

Additional information on required approvals for international travel can be found on the Travel Pre-Approval page. For detailed instructions on how to request pre-approval, see Concur Request: Creating and Submitting Travel Pre-Approval Requests.

Booking international travel

Once the international travel request is fully approved in Concur,  an email notification will be sent to Christopherson Business Travel (CBT) and to the traveler. Only after this approval email is received is the traveler authorized to contact a CBT agent to book their trip, or to book their trip directly in Concur.  

Fly America Act (only applicable when flying on federal funds)

Expedited International Entry Services

CIBTvisas: Visa and Passport Services

Insurance Coverage and International SOS

Vaccinations and Medical Tests