29.3.7 Foreign Travel

Expenses incurred in foreign currencies are reimbursed in Japanese Yen (JPY) after currency conversion (29.3.7.1). Receipts in foreign languages should be translated if the type of expense is not clear otherwise.

29.3.7.1 Currency Conversion
All expenses should be recorded in JPY. The currency conversion rate applicable is the monthly average rate of the calendar month prior to the date shown on the invoice or its equivalent.

NOTE: The monthly Exchange rate is automatically registered in the ERP system. Otherwise please refer to the table provided on the Financial Management website. In case an exchange rate is not provided for the currency in which the expense occurred, please contact the Travel Expense Team of Procurement and Supplies Section.