Yfu International Student Form For Permission To Travel printable pdf download

Permission to

Travel Policy

Youth For Understanding USA has a responsibility to assure student safety to the greatest extent possible; have knowledge

of a student’s location; and ensure that students participate in host family activities and school programs. Any travel that

might have an impact on any of these factors requires advance approval from YFU. YFU USA has the final say in approving

travel. Unauthorized travel may be cause for Early Return of the student.

Travel that is permitted includes: travel with the host family; travel accompanied by another adult authorized by YFU;

independent travel to visit an appropriate adult or host authorized by YFU; trips sponsored by the high school, or religious or

youth organizations if YFU determines there is appropriate adult supervision and the cost is appropriate; YFU sponsored

trips.

Travel that is NOT permitted includes: independent travel by the student; trips sponsored by another exchange program,

travel agent, community member; etc.

Prior YFU approval is not required for travel with the host family within the US that does not interrupt school attendance

AND any costs to be paid by the student amount to under $150. However, to ensure that YFU personnel are able to reach

students quickly in the case of accident, illness in the student’s natural family, or a natural or man-made disaster, a

completed Permission to Travel Form must be submitted to YFU USA.

Prior YFU approval is required for travel outside of the USA or if the host family is asking the student to pay $150 or more

to go on a family trip. In such cases, the YFU national office and natural parents must sign specific documents.

Following are steps that must be taken prior to student travel:

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A completed Permission to Travel Form must be submitted to YFU USA by the host family for any trips away from the

host family home lasting more than two days.

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Students or hosts should not purchase any airline, bus, or train tickets prior to receiving YFU approval, as many tickets

are non-refundable. YFU USA will not reimburse, nor accept any responsibility for financial loss incurred by purchasing

tickets or paying deposits prior to obtaining approval from the YFU district office for such activities. Special note: Travel as a

passenger or otherwise in any private plane, vehicle, or device for aerial navigation is not covered by YFU USA medical

insurance. Such travel requires separate approval and insurance – contact the district office.

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For the following cases, the Permission to Travel Form and other supporting documents are required to be submitted to

the district office, and YFU USA approval granted, before travel can commence:

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travel with the host family outside of the United States

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travel that interferes with school attendance

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independent travel to visit an authorized “host”

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accompanied travel without host parents

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travel that requires the student to pay $150 or more

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Yfu International Student Form For Permission To Travel