An honorarium is defined as a payment of money or other thing of value to a person for their participation in a usual academic activity for which no fee is required. An honorarium is not a salary or any other compensation for services rendered on a continuing basis.
There are very stringent requirements regarding honorarium payments to foreign national individuals. Please review the following guidance:
- Foreign National Honoraria
- Honorarium Payments to International Visitors
- Required Documentation to Process an Honorarium (International Visitors)
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