Journalists whose main professional duties are representing Indian media in an editing, writing, broadcasting or photographic capacity. Applications should be accompanied by a PIB card or clippings over a period of six months. Annual subscription: Rs 5,000 plus Rs 500 one-time non-refundable admission fee.

Diplomats working in Embassies/High Commissions and staff of UN-affiliated institutions (World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF etc) based in India are eligible. Membership fee: Rs 10,000 per head as the annual subscription (plus Rs 500 as one-time, non-refundable admission fee per person). If five or more members from the same mission join and pay as a single group, they will get a 10% discount.

Representatives of non-profit organisations such as NGOs, and government ministries and agencies, who have some link with the foreign media (for example, being the head of an organisation or the public relations official), and lawyer members of bar associations. NGO applicants and lawyer members of bar associations should be nominated by a Foreign Correspondent Member. Applications for all General Associate members should be accompanied by proof of occupation, preferably a letter from the organisation involved. Annual subscription Rs 13,500 plus Rs 500 admission fee.

CEOs, Vice-Presidents and senior executives from MNCs, Indian corporations, public relations agencies, advertising agencies, hotels, and other businesses---who wish to interact with FCC members. Applications should be accompanied by proof of occupation, preferably a letter from the organisation involved. Annual subscription Rs 27,000 plus Rs 500 one-time, non-refundable admission fee. Group rate: Rs 50,000 for two members (+Rs 1,000 as one-time, non-refundable admission fee) and Rs 1,00,000 for five members (+2,500 as one-time, non-refundable admission fee) from the same group.

Spouses of all categories of FCC Members. Annual subscription Rs 3,000 plus Rs 500 one-time, non-refundable admission fee.