International Travel
All travel to a foreign country requires a review by Export Control. In most cases, one of the two licensing exceptions found below will suffice. Travel to a high-risk country on the following list requires additional precautions and review by the Executive Director, Research Compliance & Export Control. If you plan to travel to one of these countries, email glorimar.colon@utrgv.edu or call 956-665-3008.
If a Department of Commerce license is required, this form should be used in lieu of a license if the traveler is taking UTRGV owned equipment, such as a laptop. This exception is not applicable for anything ITAR controlled (a license from State Department would be required). Instructions are found on the form.
For further information, please refer to Export License Exception (TMP) Certification
If a Department of Commerce license is required, this form should be used in lieu of a license if the traveler is taking personally owned equipment, such as a laptop. This exception is not applicable for anything ITAR controlled (a license from State Department would be required). Instructions are found on the form.
For further information, please refer to Export License Exception (BAG) Certification
Travel to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, and Syria is restricted by comprehensive sanctions. Most travel to Iran will require an OFAC license and approval can take at least 9 months. Additional licensing requirements from Commerce may also affect travel to Iran. Travel to Cuba, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria may require a license from Commerce Department or OFAC., or both. Export Control recommends planning travel to these countries well in advance of the travel date to account for the time required to apply for and receive a license.
When traveling into a foreign country, if the Foreign Country is on a Travel Warning as per the U.S. Department of State, additional approval by the International Oversight Committee (IOC) will be required.
International Travel Laptop Loan
Description
The International Laptop Loan Service offers laptops to employees traveling abroad on official University business to a high-risk country.
Purpose
This service is intended to ensure export control compliance and minimize possible security risks associated with international travel and computer use, while still allowing users access to research data, applications, and software during their travel.
Visit the IT webpage for the International Travel Laptop Loan program, including detailed instructions on how to submit a request.