{"id":24958,"date":"2023-02-16T15:41:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T07:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/travel-support\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:11:09","slug":"travel-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/travel-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Curtin students may travel as part of their studies for research, placement, exchange or for professional development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning on making travel arrangements for university activities including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air travel or overland travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight accommodation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are required to submit a travel request in the <a href=\"https:\/\/top.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/wizard\/af3846c1-bd55-474f-a823-895a7c252cc2\">Travel Operations Portal (TOP)<\/a> and obtain approval prior to travel.&nbsp;Flights must be booked by the Travel Operations Team if your travel is funded by Â鶹ֱ²¥.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student travel approval process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss your need to travel with your supervisor or coordinator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your travel includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/industry\/fieldwork-preparation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2554\">Fieldwork<\/a>, complete the online <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/wizard\/b905ffd5-f5fd-42c7-907c-441a0b7c4d7e\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/wizard\/b905ffd5-f5fd-42c7-907c-441a0b7c4d7e\/\">Fieldwork Risk Assessment Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and submit a travel request in the <a href=\"https:\/\/top.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/wizard\/af3846c1-bd55-474f-a823-895a7c252cc2\">Travel Operations Portal (TOP)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for your travel request to be approved. You will be notified by email as your travel request progresses through the approval process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once approved, a Travel Facilitator will contact you with further instructions for your bookings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that a travel request must be approved in TOP prior to making any arrangements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Conditions-for-domestic-student-travel\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Conditions-for-domestic-student-travel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Conditions-for-domestic-student-travel\">Conditions for domestic student travel<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Conditions-for-domestic-student-travel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h3><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Prior<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">departure:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Check<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ticket<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">name(s)<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">matches<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">per<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">passport<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">arrival\/departure<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">dates,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">destinations<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">times<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">are<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Changes<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">after<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ticket<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">issue<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">will<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">incur<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">extra<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">costs<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">re<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2010<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">booking<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">fees<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Travel<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Management<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Company (TMC)<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">airline(s).<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Additional<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">expenses<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">may<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">include<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">cost<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">higher<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">fare<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">class<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">airline<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">hotel<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">cancellation <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Itinerary<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">changes<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">prior<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">departure<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">can<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">only<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">made<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> a <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Travel<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Facilitator<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">who<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">will<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">determine<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">whether<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">further <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">approval<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Declare<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">any<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pre<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2010<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">existing<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">medical<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">conditions<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">where<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">appropriate,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">obtain<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Att-1_Fitness_to_Travel_Medical_Certificate_Template_Sept-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">fit<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2010<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u2010<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">travel<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">medical<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">certificate [.pdf 204kB]<\/span><\/a> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">treating<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Details<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">air<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">travel<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">accommodation<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">not<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">booked<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">through<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">TMC<\/span> (only permissible if travel is not funded by Curtin) must be provided to the Travel Facilitator for manual entry into the University\u2019s Tracker System. Airlines booked for Curtin travel must meet the minimum safety rating specified in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/compliance-legal\/find-a-policy\/#T\">travel procedures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Your<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">responsibilities<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">during<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">travel:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Keep<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">contact<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">supervisor\/manager<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">duration<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">your<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">journey<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">at<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">agreed<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"> times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Ensure<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">that<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">are<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">contactable<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">via<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">mobile<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">phone<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">email<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">where<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">possible<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">case<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Keep <a href=\"mailto:traveloperations@curtin.edu.au\">Travel Operations<\/a> informed of any amendments to your itinerary via email, during travel, to enable the Tracker System to be updated.<\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">If<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">have<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">car<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">hire<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">that<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">has<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NOT<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">been<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">booked<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Curtin,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">you<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">will<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">need<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">buy<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">comprehensive<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">motor<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">vehicle<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">insurance <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">hire<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">company<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">incorporating<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">property<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">damage<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">third<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">party<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">liability.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">University<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">corporate<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">travel <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">insurance<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">policy<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">will<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">only<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">cover<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">excess<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Emergency assistance<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Booking Assistance<\/strong>: If you need to change your itinerary outside of normal WA working hours, contact the ATPI Travel after hours team on <a href=\"tel:0892662747\">08 9266 2747<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical Emergency<\/strong>: In the case of a medical emergency, visit your nearest public hospital and receive treatment under the Medicare System.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal or Security Emergency<\/strong>: In the case of an event which puts your personal safety or wellbeing at risk, contact International SOS on <a href=\"http:\/\/+61293722468\">+61 2 9372 2468<\/a> and quote Member Number 12AYCA656047.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Conditions-for-international-student-travel\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Conditions-for-international-student-travel\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Conditions-for-international-student-travel\">Conditions for international student travel<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Conditions-for-international-student-travel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <h3>Prior to departure \u2013 tickets and documentation:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Check ticket details verifying passenger\u2019s full name(s) as per passport, arrival\/departure dates, destinations and times are correct.<\/li>\n<li>Changes after ticket issue will incur extra costs in re\u2010booking fees from the Travel Management Company (TMC) and the airline(s). Additional expenses may include the cost of a higher fare class from the airline and hotel cancellation charges.<\/li>\n<li>Itinerary changes prior to departure can only be made by a Travel Facilitator who will determine whether further approval is required.<\/li>\n<li>Details of air travel and accommodation not booked through the TMC (only permissible if travel is not funded by Curtin) must be provided to the Travel Facilitator for manual entry into the University\u2019s Travel Tracker System. Airlines booked for Curtin travel must meet the minimum safety rating specified in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/compliance-legal\/find-a-policy\/#T\">travel procedures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Passport has appropriate validity (and a copy of the passport(s) you are travelling on are provided to Travel Operations) 6 months minimum validity for Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Other nations check with your consulate\/embassy.<\/li>\n<li>It is the responsibility of the traveller to organise relevant visas to enter countries abroad. Visa packs and information are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/cibtvisas.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIBT Visas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.joinsherpa.com\/travel-restrictions?affiliateId=sherpa&amp;language=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherpa<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For students travelling on passports other than Australian, check whether a visa is required for re-entry into Australia. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Government Department of Home Affairs<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Using your Agency Reference Number (located on your ATPI Travel itinerary) manage your seating and meal preferences and online check in on your airline website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Prior to departure \u2013 personal information:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Check the security and health risks for the locations you will be visiting, including recommended and required vaccinations and other precautions that will help to protect you away from home. Contact your local doctor for vaccination advice or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/health\/medical-centre\/\">Curtin Medical Centre<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for alerts for the destinations and duration of your trip to receive information by email or text message of any unexpected events that may affect your travel plans or personal wellbeing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Traveller<\/a> will assist in up\u2010to\u2010date travel advice. Countries listed on Curtin\u2019s \u2018Do Not Travel\u2019 list are located below on this webpage.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your supervisor\/coordinator with your overseas mobile contact information to remain in contact with you whilst you are overseas.<\/li>\n<li>Declare any pre\u2010existing medical conditions and obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/09\/Att-1_Fitness_to_Travel_Medical_Certificate_Template_Sept-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fit\u2010for\u2010travel medical certificate [.pdf 204kB]<\/a> from your treating doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Your responsibilities during travel:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Keep in contact with your supervisor\/coordinator for the duration of your journey at the agreed times.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the Travel Facilitator informed of any amendments to your itinerary during travel to enable the Tracker System to be updated.<\/li>\n<li>Remain alert to changes in DFAT categories of the country(s) you are visiting and notify Curtin Risk Management immediately if the status becomes DFAT 3 or 4. Smart Traveller can assist with this.<\/li>\n<li>Carry the contact details of Curtin\u2019s Corporate Protection Provider \u2018International SOS\u2019 and contact them should you experience issues while travelling.<\/li>\n<li>Curtin provides travel insurance for staff and students undertaking Curtin business travel. Private travel insurance will need to be obtained for any personal travel undertaken during your trip.<\/li>\n<li>If you have car hire you will need to buy comprehensive motor vehicle insurance from the hire company incorporating property damage and third party liability. The University corporate travel insurance policy will only cover the excess of a claim.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Emergency assistance<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Booking Assistance<\/strong>: Any changes needing to be made to your itinerary within WA office hours please contact your Faculty Travel Team. If you need to change your itinerary outside of normal WA working hours, contact the ATPI Travel after hours team on +61 8 9266 2747. Costs incurred will need to be approved or personally paid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical or Security Emergency<\/strong>: In the case of an event which puts your personal safety or wellbeing at risk, contact International SOS on +61 2 9372 2468 and quote Member Number 12AYCA656047.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-High-risk-travel-destinations\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"High-risk-travel-destinations\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-High-risk-travel-destinations\">High-risk travel destinations<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"High-risk-travel-destinations\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Travel is not permitted to countries that have a DFAT 4 &#8216;Do Not Travel&#8217; rating (as advised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) or that have been deemed unsafe by Â鶹ֱ²¥, as listed below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/destinations?title=&amp;field_overall_advice_level_target_id=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) 4 Do Not Travel\u00a0Countries<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Afghanistan<\/li>\n<li>Belarus<\/li>\n<li>Burkina Faso<\/li>\n<li>Central African Republic<\/li>\n<li>Chad<\/li>\n<li>Haiti<\/li>\n<li>Iran<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Libya<\/li>\n<li>Mali<\/li>\n<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n<li>Niger<\/li>\n<li>North Korea<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>Somalia<\/li>\n<li>South Sudan<\/li>\n<li>Sudan<\/li>\n<li>Syria<\/li>\n<li>Ukraine<\/li>\n<li>Venezuela<\/li>\n<li>Yemen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Curtin &#8216;Do Not Travel&#8217; Countries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cuba<\/li>\n<li>Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>El Salvador<\/li>\n<li>Ethiopia<\/li>\n<li>Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories<\/li>\n<li>Nigeria<\/li>\n<li>Pakistan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Should you wish to travel to any of the above countries, we recommend you consider alternate locations in the first instance.<\/p>\n<p>If an alternative location is not viable, please <a href=\"mailto:riskmanagement@curtin.edu.au\">contact the Risk Compliance and Audit team<\/a> to discuss completing a risk assessment, noting that final approval is subject to a compelling business case (as well as completing the LITEC online <a title=\"Opens in new browser window\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.curtin.edu.au\/Produce\/wizard\/b905ffd5-f5fd-42c7-907c-441a0b7c4d7e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fieldwork Risk Assessment<\/a>\u00a0if relevant), and Executive approval. Given the extreme risk in travel destination, you may still be unable to travel.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-International-risk-and-sanctions\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"International-risk-and-sanctions\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-International-risk-and-sanctions\">International risk and sanctions<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"International-risk-and-sanctions\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Â鶹ֱ²¥ staff and students engaging in activities with an international connection should be aware that various international sanctions may affect those activities. The University is required to comply with Australian Autonomous Sanctions regimes and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions regimes.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please visit Curtin&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/international-sanction-compliance\/\">international sanction compliance webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p>Students and student group leaders should familiarise themselves with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/about\/governance\/compliance-legal\/find-a-policy\/#T\">Curtin\u2019s Travel Procedures for Students<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travellers approved (via TOP) for Curtin business travel are covered under the University\u2019s corporate travel insurance policy. You can refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Curtin-University-Travel-Summary-of-Cover-Category-C-Nov-2025.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/Curtin-University-Travel-Summary-of-Cover-Category-C-Nov-2025.pdf\">Curtin\u2019s Travel Insurance Summary of Cover [.pdf 201kB]<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Curtin-Travel-Insurance-FAQs-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curtin&#8217;s Travel Insurance FAQs [.pdf 154kB]<\/a> for more information. To make a claim, please print and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/s30991.pcdn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Curtin_corporate-travel-insurance-claim-form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insurance Claim Form [.pdf 430kB]<\/a>. When completed, please forward the form together with any supporting documentation to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:insurance@curtin.edu.au\">insurance@curtin.edu.au<\/a>\u00a0for processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discounted private travel insurance is available through&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/uni.chubbtravelinsurance.com\/curtin\" target=\"_blank\">Chubb<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahiinsurance.com.au\/products\/leisure-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHI Insurance<\/a>, if travelling partially for an approved Curtin activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"travel-emergencies\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"travel-emergencies\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Travel emergencies<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>For urgent assistance with your travel arrangements, including flight changes and hotel reservations, please contact ATPI afterhours service.<\/p><p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 1300 245 882<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0atpi247.au@atpi.com<\/p><p>Fees apply.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"international-sos\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"international-sos\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>International SOS<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>For travel emergencies, including illness, injury and personal safety concerns, please contact International SOS.<\/p><p>International SOS Emergency Assistance: <a href=\"tel:+61293722486\">+61 2 9372 2486<\/a><br \/>\nMember number: 12AYCA656047<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"contact-the-travel-operations-team\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"contact-the-travel-operations-team\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Contact the Travel Operations team<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+61892669000\">+61 8 9266 9000<\/a> (Option 4)<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:traveloperations@curtin.edu.au\">traveloperations@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curtin students may travel as part of their studies for research, placement, exchange or for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":336,"featured_media":0,"parent":219,"menu_order":13,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24958","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-23 04:34:39","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/336"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24958"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24958\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42067,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24958\/revisions\/42067"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/219"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}