Travel Preparation -- University of Notre Dame
AirfareIf you are being reimbursed for airfare----Travelers on federal-funded trips must book the lowest priced coach/economy class airfare available. Travelers outside the continental United States must travel on U.S. affiliate carriers at coach rates when at all possible. Be sure to keep all airline tickets/receipts. For E-tickets we will need a copy of 2 of the following elements as support:
Note: Itinerary/Receipt requirements may be satisfied by the same summary document depending upon method used by the airlines or travel company. If the on-line receipts to support travel-related expenditures reflect proper cost and evidence of full payment, additional substantiation via copies of credit card statements reflecting the charge will not be required. South Bend Regional Airport:
http://www.sbnair.com
Coach USA (buses) (Chicago to South Bend) If you prefer to fly into Chicago and use Coach USA bus lines to get to South Bend: visit this website: http://www.coachusa.com/tristateunitedlimo/. Arrive 25 minutes before time of departure. You have the choice of a round-trip or one-way ticket . The bus will take you to the South Bend Airport or directly to Notre Dame campus. Many people have used the option and find it to be a pleasant trip. South Shore Line (Chicago to South Bend) Another option to flying into Chicago is the Chicago's South Shore Line, here's a website for you to visit: http://www.nictd.com. Go to the Randolph St. Station and from there you can catch a train to South Bend. Please be sure to keep your receipts for reimbursement (i.e. Taxi and Train). |
VISA Travel for Foreign VisitorsIf you do not have a US passport or permanent resident card, you will need to enter the US as a visitor on a business visa (either B1 or WB). When you arrive in the US, you must state that you are entering for business purposes (i.e. a B1 designation on the I-94 card) or under the visa waiver program and you are requesting a waiver for business purposes (i.e. a WB designation on the I-94 card) and take the letter of invitation from Notre Dame with you when you apply. For travelers coming from countries who participant in the VISA waiver program please note new requirements for this visa went into effective January 12, 2009 - please see link for additional information: http://www.esta.us/travel_authorization.html. This status will enable us to reimburse (travel, meals, lodging). We must have a copy of your passport page, visa page and I-94 card to reimburse expenses. When you arrive, the first thing you should do is see the appropriate JINA administrator at your host institution. The JINA administrator will need a copy of your passport page, visa page and I-94 card to reimburse expenses. You may also have to fill out various forms related to your stay with JINA. Please note that without copies of these documents and all of the appropriate forms completed before you leave the US, JINA may not be able to reimburse your expenses. So, it is very important that this be done as soon as possible during your stay. |
New Regulations Regarding VISA Travel to the USThe US continues to change its requirements for various types of VISA Travel to the US. So it is very important that you check with the appropriate state and federal agencies for new regulations. For example, in October of 2004, visitors coming to the US on a WB VISAs (business waiver) type visas must have machine readable passports. For detailed information go to: http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_novisa_waiver.html Be sure to check with the US embassy in your country and with the US Department of State for the latest regulations and rules for entering the US. The link below may offer assistance: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/ Visitor Parking on CampusGo to the JINA visitor webpage for directions and parking. Contact for JINA/UNDIf you have any questions, please contact Kathy Burgess for assistance. |