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International Travel

  • All International Travel will need the approval of the campus president.
  • International business travelers are required to have foreign travel insurance, so we recommend Concur submissions at least 30 days in advance of travel.

New UK Entry Requirements Effective January 8, 2025

Starting January 8, 2025, the UK government will introduce a new entry requirement for all travelers arriving in the UK for stays of less than 6 months. All travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before traveling. This applies to USA passport holders, as the visa-on-arrival option will no longer be available.

Here are some key details about the new ETA:

  • Entries: Multiple entries allowed
  • Maximum Stay: 180 days
  • Validity: 2 years
  • Travel Purpose: Tourism, Business, Transit
  • Cost: Currently $20.00 (subject to change at government discretion)

The ETA application process is simple and can be completed online. Applications can be made starting November 27, 2024, and the minimum processing time is 2 days.

For assistance with the ETA application, you can use Sherpa — a third-party service that helps travelers with the required process. Please note that Sherpa is not affiliated with CSUSB or Christopherson.

Click here to apply for your ETA with Sherpa

For non-USA citizens, please visit the Sherpa site for additional information.

Approval Flow For International Trips In Concur

  • An international trip will also route to the VP/Dean of your area.  Please confirm that the correct VP's or Dean's name is showing in the approval field. If you need further information regarding the correct approval workflow for your travel request, please contact your College or Division office.
  • The Provost is supposed to be added as a user-added approver only for Academic Affairs and Colleges before the President's Approval.

International Professional Travel

Questions regarding the International Insurance requirements should be directed to Risk Management at x73937.