How do I file a RTS voucher?

How do I file a RTS voucher? Submit the signed DD Form 1351-2, a copy of your orders (front and back), any MODs (if applicable), and all necessary receipts to the IR TRAVEL REQUEST link in the IMA Management section of myFSS. The request type is TRAVEL VOUCHER ONLY. You'll be notified in a reply to your ticket when your voucher is processed.

How long do you have to complete a travel voucher?

Chapter 1: Vouchers Introduction A voucher is a claim for reimbursement of actual expenses you* incurred and payment of allowances you earned while you were TDY. Once you complete your trip, DoD policy mandates travel voucher submission within five working days of returning from TDY.

How to make a travel voucher?

Do I have to submit voucher on DTS?

You must file a voucher or local voucher to receive reimbursement for expenses you incurred and paid the allowances you earned while on official travel. DTS vouchers originate from an authorization, while DTS local vouchers are for official travel that has already occurred in your local area.

How do I submit a TDY travel voucher?

Instructions for Completing your TDY Travel Voucher (DD Form 1351-2) When submitting a Travel Voucher, you must complete the DD Form 1351-2 and attach all required supporting documentation. Failure to do so may result in a delayed processing or a rejection.

What is an electronic travel voucher?

Electronic travel vouchers are issued in the form of an email, which are embedded with a 13-digit electronic travel voucher number. Electronic travel vouchers can be redeemed to cover the base fare of a new booking. Any taxes and surcharges must be paid separately.

What is the government travel card for TDY?

The GTCC includes Individually Billed Accounts (IBAs) and Centrally Billed Accounts (CBAs). The Department of Commerce (DOC) policy is that government issue travel card be used to pay for ALL official travel expenses while on TDY/TAD if travel is five or more times in a year, unless exempt..

Can I use travel voucher for someone else?

You can also use Travel Vouchers for other travelers in your reservation, provided that the name on the Travel Voucher exactly matches the name of the passenger on the reservation.

Can I approve my own DTS voucher?

Per the DTS Regulations (authorized by DoDI 5154.31, volume 3) as a SAO, you can approve your own authorizations; however, to protect itself from undue risk of fraud, DoD stipulates that SAOs may not approve any of their own travel documents that contain a request for a payment.

How do you know when your DTS voucher is approved?

Check document status by logging in to DTS. Go to Official Travel vouchers or authorization, and then look in the Sort by Status column. Or, go to the digital signature page within the document. If you can't access to DTS, contact your Defense Travel Administrator (DTA) to check the status of your document.

How much should I ask for travel voucher?

Many experts estimate that a voucher is worth somewhere between a third and a half of its face value. If you ask for cash but an airline offers a voucher, take the voucher only if the face value is at least double the cash offer.

When must a travel voucher be submitted?

When you return from your trip, you will have to fill out a Travel Voucher (TV) or the form used to present your travel claim for expenses. Remember: Timing is critical - complete and submit the travel claim/voucher immediately, within 5 calendar days, after returning from official travel.

What is the difference between travel credit and voucher?

While credits can be used on as many flights as needed until they're fully used, vouchers can be used only on one flight, with any leftover value going to waste.