Access to Convertible Currency for Travel Abroad
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Traveling via Paro - Paro International Airport
Operation Hours
Monday- Sunday (Including Public Holidays)
Depending on the flight schedule -
Traveling via Bagdogra -Regional Office, Phuentsholing
Operation Hours
Monday-Friday (Except for public holidays)
Morning: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Q1: How much USD can I obtain for a personal travel?
A1:If you are traveling for a private purpose, you can get USD 3,000/- per annum as follows;
- Up to USD 1,000/- in cash
- Up to USD 2,000/- in international cards*.
Documents Required
- Copy of confirmed air ticket/visa for travel to third country
- Copy of Valid CID/Passport/Marriage Certificate card for non-Bhutanese or any other proof of being resident in Bhutan
- Any other documentary evidence required
Q2:How much CC am I entitled to if I am traveling for medical and education purposes?
A2:You can claim CC for the purpose of medical and education as follows;
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Medical Travel;
USD 1,500/- per travel.
Documents Required- Copy of confirmed air ticket for third country
- Copy of Valid CID/Passport/Marriage Certificate card for non-Bhutanese or any other proof of being resident in Bhutan
- Referral letter from JDWNRH for referral case and Past Medical documents/letter of appointment for privately sponsored patients
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Education Travel
USD 1,000/- per annum
Documents Required- Copy of confirmed air ticket/visa for travel to third country
- Copy of Valid CID/Passport or any other proof of being resident in Bhutan
- Acceptance/Letter of admission for new students and Valid Student ID Card for continuing students
Q3:How much USD can I obtain for official travel to Countries other than India (COTI)? What documents are required for availing the allowance?
A3:Allowances can be availed as follows:
- Per day allowance - As per Ministry of Finance (MoF)/Multinational Organization’s rate for their employees
- Incidental for head of delegation - As per the rate approved by the RGOB
- Copy of confirmed air ticket;
- Authorization letter from respective agencies specifying details of travel including name of officials, duration, country of travel
- Authorization to debit agency’s account maintained with the bank or by way of a cheque drawn by the agency on such account
Q4:How much USD can I obtain for business travel to COTI? What documents are required for availing the allowance?
A4:USD- As per Ministry of Finance (MoF)
Documents Required- Copy of air ticket
- Authorization letter from respective business specifying details of travel including name of officials, duration, country of travel, and payment details
- Authorization of travel by respective agency such as Tourism Council of Bhutan for tour operators, Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industries for private business firm, company or organization
- Any other documentary evidence required
Q5:Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned facilities, am I eligible to avail CC to meet incidental expenses?
A5:Yes, you can avail USD 500/- to meet your incidental expenses if your route includes more than 2 stopovers.
Documents Required- As per the confirmed travel documents
Q6:If I have an FC account, what are some enhanced accessibilities linked to the account that I am eligible for?
A6:If you are an individual and have a Foreign Currency account, you are eligible for the following:
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Cash Withdrawals:
- Up to USD 3,000/- per travel (travel documents required)
- Up to USD 1,000/- cash per month provided you fall under FC I category
- Copy of confirmed air ticket/visa for travel to third country or any other travel documents
- Copy of Valid CID/Passport/Marriage Certificate card for non-Bhutanese or any other proof of being resident in Bhutan
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Bank Transfers:
- Remittance of Stipend & Student Living Allowance (SLA) amounting to USD 4800/ INR 1,00,000 per month (or) clubbing of SLA for up to three months for remittance
- Invoice
- Acceptance/ letter of admission/ Valid student card for continuing students
- Any other documentary evidence required
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International Cards:
- Allowed to top up 100% of the FC account balance on the International cards.
For additional information, please contact us at :
Email: fed@rma.org.bt
Phone: +975-2-323111