What is a Living Allowance?

Living Allowance: A department may issue a Living Allowance to defray costs that a non-UW Foreign National may incur while in Seattle for UW Business. Living Allowances will be submitted through the Miscellaneous Payment module. 

Restrictions:  

• Limited to the GSA meal per diem rate for actual dates of stay in Seattle

• Payment will not be released until all required foreign national documentation is attached to the expense report

• May not be used to defray expenses for others

Time Limitations:

•allowance may not exceed 30 days at a time

•WT/B2 visa types limited to 9 days reimbursement every 6 months

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