Federal Travel Regulations and Policies
Federal civilian employees must follow policies defined in the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR).
Federal Travel Regulation Policies For Federal Employees
The FTR includes policies on:
Other Policies That Apply To Federal Employees on Travel
Other travel-related policies that apply to federal employees include:
Most agencies have other requirements that expand on those in the FTR. For questions about the FTR or travel reimbursement, contact your agency travel manager. If you still have questions, submit them to the General Services Administration.
Federal employees who travel for work are reimbursed for their lodging, meals, and tips. The maximum amount they may receive varies by location and time of year.
Per diem rates for travel within the continental United States are established by the General Services Administration (GSA) for each fiscal year. These rates do not include lodging taxes, which may be reimbursed as a separate expense.
Per Diem Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and Territories outside of the Continental United States
The Department of Defense (DOD) establishes the non-contiguous U.S. per diem rates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other non-foreign locations.
Resources for Federal Employees on Travel
The General Services Administration manages a number of cost-saving programs and resources for federal travelers on official business. These include:
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Last Updated: April 3, 2019
