Division 3

The allowance shall be deemed to cover all the expenses liable to be incurred by a staff member travelling on official duty, except the expenses listed below, for which additional reimbursement may be claimed:

1. (a)

   visa fees and similar charges arising directly from travel on official duty;

2. (b)

   excess luggage charges authorised expressly by the Director;

3. (c)

   duly justified communication charges (Internet, postal, telegraphic, long-distance telephone charges, etc.) incurred for official purposes;

4. (d)

   hospitality expenses incurred by staff members in conformity with conditions laid down by the Director;

5. (e)

   taxi fares, provided the Director has given his prior approval and evidence of the expenditure is produced.

If in certain circumstances the expenditure on accommodation exceeds 60 % of the daily subsistence allowance, the Centre may reimburse the excess amount partially or totally on presentation of vouchers and sufficient proof that additional expenditure was unavoidable. This reimbursement may not exceed 30 % of the daily subsistence allowance.