U.S. General Services Administration
Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)
The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) summarizes the travel and relocation policy for all federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at the government’s expense. Federal employees and agencies may use the FTR as a reference to ensure official travel and relocation is conducted in a responsible and cost effective manner.
Here are ways to explore the Federal Travel Regulation:
- Browse or search GSA FTR pages (below)
- Download the full regulation document [PDF - 2 MB]
- Explore the official regulation publication on eCFR.gov
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- Meals and incidental expenses rate when meals are provided
- Eligibility for transportation expenses
- Glossary of terms for travel-related definitions
- Eligibility for relocation expenses
- Per diem rate for en route relocation travel within CONUS
Top pages
- Part 301-11 - Per Diem Expenses
- Part 301-10 - Transportation Expenses
- Part 302-4 - Allowances for Subsistence and Transportation
- Part 300-1 - The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR)
- Part 300-3 - Glossary of Terms
- Part 301-2 - How to use the FTR
- Part 301-12 - Miscellaneous Expenses
- Part 301-52 - Claiming Reimbursement
Top downloads
- Full FTR document [PDF - 2 MB]
- Federal Register Notice - Taxes on Relocation Expenses [PDF - 328 KB]
- Bulletin FTR 20-05 - Premium Class Transportation Reporting Requirements [PDF - 216 KB]
- Bulletin FTR 20-04 Relocation Allowances - Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) Eligibility [PDF - 210 KB]
- Bulletin FTR 20-03 Calendar Year (CY) 2020 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage [PDF - 101 KB]
- Bulletin FTR 20-01 Fiscal Year 2020 Continental United States (CONUS) Per Diem Reimbursement Rates [PDF - 61 KB]
- Bulletin FTR 20-02 Relocation Allowances - Taxes on Travel, Transportation, and Relocation [PDF - 271 KB]
- FTR Amendment 2010-05 - Lodging and Transportation Amendment [PDF - 12 MB]