Rule 7 — Receiving foreign hospitality by specified categories of persons

Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 18 September 2026

Governs prior permission for foreign hospitality for the specified public-office categories and the circumstances in which an application is required.

Working notes

What to check: Use FC-2 and apply before accepting the hospitality unless a statutory exception applies.

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