Travel Agency F&Q

Frequently asked questions about travel agencies

 

  1.             How to get name of the travel agency?

Ans:          You have to write an application for availability of name and DTS will                           respond.

 

  1.             What are the required documents?

Ans:          Following documents are required.


1.         A Bank Certificate showing a Capital of not less than rupees four lakh.
2.         A statement showing assets and liabilities duly certified by an appropriate             authority.
3. An attested copy of National Tax Registration Number.
4.         Attested copies of lease/rent agreement /proof of the ownership of the premises.
5.         In case of Partnership Firm, attested copies of Registration Certificate and            Partnership Deed duly certified by the Registrar of Firms.
6.         In case of Limited Company, attested copies of Incorporation Certificate,    Memorandum and Articles of Association, Form-A and Form-29 duly certified by            the Registrar of Companies.
7.         Office Plan indicating the space, various counters, show windows etc.
8.         A list of staff showing designation of each person alongwith attested copies of    their NICs, qualification , training and experience certificates.
9.         Attested copies of National Identity Card of the             Proprietor/Partners/Directors/Chief             Executive/Manager.
10.       Attested copy of 800cc  Car registration Certificate
 

  1.             What are the Field of Operations?

Ans:                Following are the field of operations to be applied for:-

BANK GUARANTEE AND FEES CHART

 

s.No.

fielD of operation

(a)

Booking of passages and baggages by air, rail, road or sea for citizens of Pakistan or tourists for any destination.

(b)

Organizing group tours for citizen of Pakistan to a foreign country or countries.

(c)

Organizing group tours of citizens of Pakistan or foreigners within Pakistan and organizing arranging sightseeing, providing or arranging sports including shooting (Shikar), entertainment or arranging trekking or mountain climbing for tourists within Pakistan.

(d)

Providing or arranging accommodation and transportation for tourists within Pakistan or outside Pakistan.

(e)

Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims

 

  1.             What is the fee to be deposited and Bank Guarantee to be provided?

           

Ans:                Fee Chart and Bank Guarantee Chart according to field of operation is                              given below

BANK GUARANTEE AND FEES CHART

 

s.No.

fielD of operation

Bank guarantee for main office

Fees for main office

Bank  guarantee for branch office

Fees for branch office

(a)

Booking of passages and baggages by air, rail, road or sea for citizens of Pakistan or tourists for any destination.

200,000/-

15,000/-

75,000/-

10,000/-

(b)

Organizing group tours for citizen of Pakistan to a foreign country or countries.

150,000/-

15,000/-

55,000/-

10,000/-

(c)

Organizing group tours of citizens of Pakistan or foreigners within Pakistan and organizing arranging sightseeing, providing or arranging sports including shooting (Shikar), entertainment or arranging trekking or mountain climbing for tourists within Pakistan.

150,000/-

15,000/-

55,000/-

12,000/-

(d)

Providing or arranging accommodation and transportation for tourists within Pakistan or outside Pakistan.

50,000/-

10,000/-

20,000/-

5,000/-

(e)

Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims

500,000/-

50,000/-

250,000/-

26,000/-

 

  1.             How much time it will take for the grant of Licence?

Ans:                If the documents are complete, it will take 30-40 days.

 

6.                     Who can file a complaint?

Ans:                Any traveler / tourist can file a complaint against the Travel Agent / Tour                             Operator under the Travel Agencies Law, to the Controller, DTS,                                          Islamabad.