Personal travel may not be booked using Concur or via Columbia’s team of business travel counselors at World Travel.
Personal bookings of car rentals and hotels at negotiated rates may be made via the Columbia Visitors & Personal Travel Portal.
Alerts
Fiscal Year-End Closing Guidance
Travel / Cash Advances must have departmental approval by Friday, June 20th at 5:00 pm and Concur Expense Reports must have departmental approval by Friday, June 20th at 5:00 pm in order for AP to review and pay in this fiscal year. For additional information, please reference the Fiscal Year-End Closing guidance.
New Requirements to Travel to Europe
The European Union has postponed the launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) from mid-2025 to late 2026.
New eVisa Requirements for Travel to Brazil
Effective April 10, 2025, US citizens and nationals from select other countries will require a visa for entry into Brazil. For details on the e-visa application process, visit the official Brazilian government website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
