Jammu and Kashmir - Renew Tour Operator Or Travel Agent License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To renew Tour Operator Certificate, applicant has to visit the Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation.
2. For Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation Office contact click here: Jammu Kashmir Tourism
3. Applicant has to visit the Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and obtain the application form from the respective officer.
4. Now complete the form with necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. After filling the form, attach the documents mentioned in the required documents section below with the completed application form.
6. Check the application form and then submit it to the Respective Officer in Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation office address mentioned in the office locations & contacts section below.
7. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
8. JKTDC authorities will inspect the facilities that are related to the touring company and if they are satisfied with the standards followed the authorities will provide a franchise permission.
9. The applicant will be later requested to collect the Renewed Tour Operator License on a specified date.

Apply Online:

1. To Renew Tour Operator or Travel Agent License in Jammu and Kashmir, the applicant has to make the application online via Department of Tourism website – link
2. The applicant has to login with their User ID and Password.
3. After logging in the applicant has to fill the renewal form which is displayed on the screen.
4. The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form (Incomplete application forms are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. All the documents mentioned in the form are mandatory to upload to get the approval.
7. After completing, review the application and click submit.
8. The applicant has to pay the renewal fee of Rs 300.
9. Once all the above-mentioned steps are complete and the submitted report is satisfactory. The Applicant gets notification from the department. Please follow the notification to get the certificate.

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Required Documents

• Copy of the firm registration certificate or trade license.
• Copy of tour operator certificate.
• PAN card.
• Proof of bank account in the name of firm.
• Registered copy of the professional tax with commercial department.
• GST
• Service tax number
• Aadhaar card.

Office Locations & Contacts

Jammu Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation:
Residency Road Vir Marg,
Jammu Tawi.
Phone/Fax: 0191-2549065.
Mobile: 9419212451
Email: [email protected]
Contact link: Jammu Kashmir Tourism

Eligibility

• Applicant who is having the certificate of registration as a tour operator can apply for renewal.
• Tourist operator who doesn’t have any criminal records or negative feedback can apply.
• Tourist operator who achieved the sales target in the previous year of service.
• Applicant has to renew the license one month before the expiry period.

Fees

The applicant has to pay Rs.3000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only).

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• The approved applicant would have option to book JKTDC hotels and JKTDC package tours through online, on provide user credentials.
• The approved applicant must carry a common design name board as approved by JKTDC with JKTDC logo and name prominently displayed.
• It is statutory for the applicant to display details of various JKTDC offered packages, list of hotel and also about L.T.C facilities available for JKTDC operated tours.
• All cancellation and postponement should be done through online and charges are as per the JKTDC policy.

Required Information

• Name of the Tour Operator
• Contact number
• Company name
• E mail ID
• PAN number
• Service Tax number.

Need for the Document

• Tour operator must be registered to avail concessions and incentives from the state and central government.

Information which might help

• The approved applicant should do the minimum sales target per year. Falling to achieve the target for consecutive years, applicant should be disqualified resulting in termination.
• Tour operator is one who makes arrangements for transport, accommodation, entertainment and other tourism related activities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link: Jammu Kashmir Tourism

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