Many academic and general staff will be required to undertake official travel as part of their work. There are a number of policies at the University and local area level which govern approvals and arrangements to enable you to undertake travel. Whenever possible the University and the College will endeavour to simplify the process for arranging your travel as much as possible. Please do however take the time read through the information provided through links on this page to familliarise yourself with requirements of the University and your local area. If you have any questions please speak with your supervisor in the first instance.

Arranging your travel to ensure you comply with all University policies can be a difficult task. The ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment and ANU College of Physical Sciences have created an online Travel Manager to assist you complete your Approval to Travel Form. All staff of our Colleges are strongly encouraged to use the Travel Manager, as it draws together all University travel related policies and is a one stop shop for ensuring that you meet all your travel obligations.

There are many potential considerations when make arrangements for your travel, including travel expenditure, insurance, travel advisories, health risks, purchasing, passport and visa requirements. In addition travel must be approved by your supervisor as well as the delegate for your local area. If you are traveling to a high risk destination you will even require approval from your College Director or even the Vice-Chancellor.

Finance & Business Services have created the University Travel Portal to help you find all the relevant information you may need, including travel policy and guidelines.

The Vice-Chancellor has made funds available to support travel by staff, students and visitors. Interest staff should submit proposals to their School Director.