BTQ Tourism
Foreign Exchange for holidays, leisure travel including pilgrimage

 
Documentation required

Basic Travel Quota application

FEMA declaration - cum - Form A2

Copies of Passport, Visa and Ticket

Quantum of exchange

USD 10,000/- per calendar year

Note: No entitlement while traveling to Nepal or Bhutan
 

Business Travel
Foreign Exchange/ Remittance Services for Corporate Travel

 
(1) General Business Travel
Documentation required

Request letter from sponsoring Company/ Firm/ Institute giving name, designation and passport details of the traveler and full details of the visit (Formatted Application)

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2

Copies of passport, visa and ticket

Quantum of exchange

USD 25,000 per trip


(2) Participation In Global Conferences & Specialized Training
Documentation required

Request letter from the applicant giving details of the conference/ training

Copy of the invitation received from abroad to attend the conference/ training indicating the fee payable

Copies of passport, visa and ticket

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2
Quantum of exchange

USD 25,000 per trip

 

Study Abroad
Foreign Exchange while Studying Abroad

 
(1) Towards education and living expenses in Study Abroad Programs
Documentation required

Request letter from the student with self declaration incorporating the basic details such as name of the Foreign University, nature and duration of the course, estimate of expenses and other applicable details

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2

Copy of passport, visa and ticket

Quantum of Exchange

USD 100,000 or amount shown in the estimate received from the University whichever is higher, per academic year


(2) Remittance towards Examination Fees such as TOEFL and GRE
Documentation required

Request letter from the applicant along with demand notice showing the amount to be remitted.

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2.

Quantum of Exchange

As evidenced from the demand notice received.


(3) Remittance under Tie Up/ Arrangement with Foreign Universities
Documentation required

Letter of request from remitter giving details of the remittance

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2

Certificate from a Chartered Accountant Certifying the following:

The remittance being made is in accordance with the Franchise Agreement between the parties
All applicable taxes are paid

Quantum of Exchange

As certified by the Chartered Accountant

 

Migration
Foreign Exchange requirements while Emigration

 
(1) Towards Emigration expenses or Emigration Consultancy Fees
Documentation required

Request letter from the applicant with self declaration of emigration

Copies of passport, visa and ticket

Copy of emigration letter issued if any, by destination country

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2
Quantum of Exchange

USD 100,000 or amount stipulated if any, by the country of emigration on the emigration letter issued, whichever is higher.


(2) Skills/ Credential Assessment Fees for Intending Migrants
Documentation required

Request letter giving full details of the transaction.

Bill / Demand notice received from beneficiary of the remittance.

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2.
Quantum of Exchange

As evidenced from the bill / demand notice received.


(3) For Employment/ Processing/ Assessment Fees for Overseas Job Applications
Documentation required

Request letter giving full details of the transaction

Bills / Demand notice etc received from the beneficiary of the remittance

FEMA declaration -cum - Form A2
Quantum of Exchange

As evidenced from the demand notice received subject to a maximum of USD 100,000/-

 

Film Shooting

 
Documentation required

Request letter giving full details of the transaction, estimate of expenses, exchange required etc

Bills / Invoices received from abroad for specific expenses, if any

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2

Quantum of Exchange

As per estimate and requirement given in the request letter and bills/ invoices received from abroad.

 

Medical Treatment
Foreign Exchange for expenses towards Medical treatment abroad

 
Documentation required

Letter of request with self declaration from the applicant stating that he is buying exchange for medical treatment outside India

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2.

Copy of passport, visa and ticket,

Quantum of Exchange

Up to USD 100,000

Note: For amounts exceeding USD 100,000, an estimate from the Doctor in India or Hospital/ Doctor Abroad is required.
 

Other Services
Remittance by Tour Operators/ Travel Agents/ Principals/ Hotels

 
(1) Tour Arrangements for Foreign Tourists Visiting Neighboring Countries
Documentation required

Proof of total inward remittance received from abroad towards consolidated tour arrangements (FIRC)

FEMA declaration - cum - Form A2

Supporting debit notes/ bills/ invoices received from abroad indicating remittance amount
Quantum of Exchange

As per debit note /bill/ invoice received

Note: Not permissible when country of beneficiary's residence is Pakistan. The amount remitted should cover only that portion of the expenses to be incurred in neighboring countries and should be within the total amount of inward remittance received in India.

(2) Indian Travelers booking Hotel Accommodation/ Tour arrangements
Documentation required

FEMA declaration - cum - Form A2.

Supporting debit notes/ bills/ invoices in original received from the service provider abroad.

Quantum of Exchange

As per debit note/ bill/ invoice received

Note: Remittance is allowed only up to a reasonable limit at the request of the traveler. The amount remitted should be out of the foreign exchange purchased by the traveler from an authorized person (including exchange drawn for private visits abroad)

(3) Remittance for participation in International Events/ Competitions/ Training/ Sponsorship/ Prize Money
Documentation required

Request letter from applicant giving name, address, amount of foreign exchange required, period and nature of training, sports activity or competition.

Letter of offer or memorandum of understanding or agreement for relevant sport activity, competition or training and amount of foreign exchange required.

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2.
Quantum of Exchange

Up to USD 100,000

Note: If the applicant is other than International /National/ State level sport body and requires exchange in excess of USD 100,000, prior approval of Ministry of Human Resources (Department of Youth Affairs and Sports) is required

(4) Disbursement of Crew wages
Documentation required

Request letter stating full details (like full name, amount etc) of the crew wages to be disbursed

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2.

Quantum of Exchange

As evidenced from the request letter.


(5) Visa Fees
Documentation required

Request letter from applicant certifying that the remittance represents visa fees and the amount remitted during the year so far is "Rs. XYZ"

Details of amount remittable in Indian Rupees

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2
Quantum of Exchange

Indian Rupees remittable (as in request letter) converted into foreign currency


(6) Processing Fees as required by Foreign Governments/ Registration/ Subscription/ Membership Fees to International Organizations
Documentation required

Request letter from the applicant with a copy of demand notice received from Foreign Governments (including Portuguese) or International Organizations indicating amount payable

FEMA declaration-cum-Form A2

Quantum of Exchange

As evidenced from the demand notice receivedy

Note: Conditions Apply. Services offered above and related partners for the same may change at any time without prior notice. Requirements and quantities as described above are in accordance with RBI/ AML/ FERA/ FEMA/ AD II guidelines and may change at any time without prior notice. Please contact your nearest RRSB Forex branch for latest details.