FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT MEMBERS (FC)

Journalists with a minimum experience of five years in writing, broadcasting, photography and research who represent and write for foreign-based media, for which the bulk of circulation or audience is outside India. This is the only membership category which has the right to vote in Club meetings and elections to run the affairs of the Club.

Applications should be accompanied by a Press Information Bureau (PIB) accreditation card from the Government of India, or a letter from a foreign-based Editor of the organization applicant works for, and clippings during the period of the last six months (reporting events in India or elsewhere) preceding the application to become an FC category member of the FCC South Asia.

Annual subscription is Rs 5,000 plus Rs. 10,000 one-time non-refundable admission fee plus applicable taxes.

JOURNALIST ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (JA)

Journalists representing Indian media, with a minimum experience of five years in reporting, editing, writing, broadcasting, photographic ,research and managerial capacity. Applications should be accompanied by a PIB accreditation card from the Government of India or a letter from the Editor of the Organisation, and clippings during the period of 6 months (reporting events in India) preceding the application to become an JA category member of the FCC South Asia.

Annual subscription is Rs 5,000 plus Rs. 10,000 one-time non-refundable admission fee plus applicable taxes.

DIPLOMAT ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (DA)

Diplomats working in Embassies/ High commissions and staff of UN-affiliated institutions (World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF etc) based in India are eligible. Annual subscription is Rs. 10,000 plus Rs 20,000 as one-time non-refundable admission fee. For the individuals from these organizations exempted from paying tax in India, there is no applicable taxes levied by us. However, if an applicant is not exempted from paying taxes, he/she will pay applicable taxes.

Exemption requires submission of a copy of valid tax exemption status card/letter. Please note that if five or more members from the same mission/listed organization join, they all get a 10% discount individually or as a group based on their payment.

GENERAL ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (GA)

Representatives of profit or non-profit organisations, institutions, or individuals such as professionals (lawyers, doctors, accountants, academicians, those working for chambers of commerce and other institutions), promoters and officials of NGOs, and officials of government ministries and agencies, retired government officials, public relations executives; communications professionals, advertising industry persons, book publishers, business persons, political and social and sports etc personalities and other eminent persons who have some link with or may benefit from interaction with the foreign media.

Applications for all General Associate members should be accompanied by proof of occupation/employment, description of individual or organization activities, and a letter from the organisation. Annual subscription is Rs. 13,500 plus Rs. 10,000 one-time non-refundable admission fee, plus applicable taxes.

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (CA)

CEOs, Vice-Presidents and senior executives from Foreign companies, Multinational companies and Indian companies who wish to interact with FCC members applying in the name of their Company/Corporation. Applications should be accompanied by proof of occupation and a letter from the organisation.

Annual subscription is Rs 27,000 plus Rs 20,000 one-time, non-refundable admission fee, plus applicable taxes.

Each category application above may be submitted online as per the form (www.fccsouthasia.com/join-fcc) available on the website of the FCC South Asia. Or, a hard copy of the form may be collected from the office , costing Rs. 100 / - (one hundred).

Duly filled up application forms may be submitted at the office. In case of online applications, these may be emailed to the Manager ( finance@fccsouthasia.com). All forms must be submitted with all mandatory information and attachments as described and required. Application must be referred by an active Foreign Correspondent (FC) category member of the FCC South Asia. Application is subject to the approval as per the rules and regulations of the FCC South Asia (www.fccsouthasia.com/membership-rules.html)

The application process will be completed ONLY after providing all required information.

You will receive an email message after your application has been approved with details about the mode of payment. Once you pay (online/cheque/credit card/cash), you are admitted and requisite details will be uploaded on our website. Membership is valid for 12 months from the month in which you join the Club.

Annual subscription should be paid at least one month ahead of the month in which you have been admitted to the Club. You will receive an email reminder and an Advance Invoice. Subscription Payments outstanding for more than one month after the due date will be subject to penalties and interest. Subscription Payments remaining outstanding for more than three months will result in suspension of membership.

Subscription Payments remaining outstanding for more than six months will result in termination of membership. Exigent circumstances must be explained and submitted in a timely manner and will have to be approved by the President.

Your FCC Membership Card will be ready for collection 15 days after your payment is received subsequent to your application having been approved.

Should you leave India, change employment that may result in change of applicable Membership category, it is your duty to inform the Club in writing. Membership category may change due to the change in your profession or the nature of your job. Also, if you wish to terminate the membership you may do so in writing, else you will continue to receive Invoices to renew your subscription!

The Club will notify you of activities, events, send notices, special offers and stay in touch with you via the Email address, Phone number and mailing address provided by you. Any change in contact information must be duly informed by you to the Club to continue to receive messages.