Visiting Abroad for Personal Purposes

Guidelines for Visiting Abroad

1. No Government Sanction Required: Government sanction is not needed for personal or private visits abroad.

2. Maximum Absence Period:

   • Up to 6 months for visiting children abroad.

   • Up to 4 months for other personal or private purposes.

3. Leave Sanctioning:

   • The leave sanctioning authority can approve eligible leave, including casual leave, with permission to leave the country.

   • Leave Without Allowance (LWA) exceeding 4 months for visiting children requires government sanction.

4. Application Requirements: The leave application must specify the country to be visited and the purpose of the visit.

5. Absence Duration Limits:

   • Casual leave: Maximum of 15 days of absence from the country.

   • Other types of leave: Maximum of 4 months of absence, except for visiting children, which can extend to 6 months with government approval.