SERVICES :

Export Baggage

Indian nationals migrating abroad, foreign nationals leaving India on completion of employment etc. are allowed to take free of duty their personal effects and household goods.

The provisions are as follows: Bonafide baggage of any passenger may be taken out as accompanied baggage or shipped out within one year of the passenger departure. All normal household furniture and utensils etc. may be taken out in reasonable quantities. Certain restrictions become applicable by virtue of the Export (Control) order, 1998 apply for taking out birds such a parrots, pigeons, mynas etc. Also restricted is silver ware, drug and medicines.

New Articles: Foodstuff, electric bulbs, unexposed films etc. are allowed to be exported in certain quantities only.

Currency : Taking out of Indian currency is prohibited except for two coins of Rs.50/- and Rs.10/- for presentation purposes. Indian currency inform of notes lower than Rs.100/- may be taken to Nepal without any value restrictions.

Foreign Currency may be taken out in the form of notes, coins, drafts, travelers cheques, or letters of credit without any monetary restriction provided necessary endorsement in support of issue of such foreign exchange has been duly made on his passport by the authorized dealer.

Gold Articles : Rs.20,000/- worth of gold jewelry may be exported at any one time by residents. Persons not resident may take out jewelry without any value limit provided that it was brought into India from abroad with the permission of the Customs authorities. Export of gold coins, bullion, ingots and articles (other than jewelry) made wholly or mainly of gold is prohibited.

Documents required : 1) Copy of the entire passport (of self and family ). 2) Clear and legible copy of the airline tickets ( of self and family ) showing actual date of departure and flight number. 3) Signatures on customs SED ( Shipper Export Declaration ). 4) Contact details in India and overseas with tele/fax/e-mail details. 5) If leaving India on termination of contract or employment, a letter from the employers to that effect ( specially required for foreign national being transferred or repatriated ). 6) Packing List. 7)Value for customs and insurance purpose.

  TOURIST PURCHASE

Foreign national who have come to India as tourist can export their purchases as accompanied or unaccompanied "TOURIST PURCHASE" without any value limits.

The provisions are as follows: Bonafide purchases of any tourist may be taken out as accompanied baggage or shipped out as unaccompanied baggage/tourist purchasers. All articles may be taken out in reasonable quantities. Certain restrictions become applicable by virtue of the Exports ( Control ) Order, 1988. All the purchases should be made in Rupees obtained out of converted foreign exchange. Original purchase invoice and foreign exchange conversion certificates must be preserved.

Documents required :

.  Copy of the Passport and Visa.

.  Clear and legible copy of the airline ticket.

.  Signatures on Customs SED ( Shippers Exports Declaration ).

.  Contact details in India and overseas with tel/fax/e-mail details.

.  Foreign Exchange Conversion Certificate.

.  Packing List.

.  Purchase invoice from Vendors/Value evidence for Customs and Insurance purposes.