Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)

1. In terms of Ministry of External Affairs' letter no. T.234/2/2007-III dated 14.05.2010 forwarding Gazette notification dated 12.05.2010 and Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs' letter no.OI-11012/25/2007-US (EP-I) (Part II) dated 30.04.2010, it has been decided to establish an Indian Community Welfare Fund(ICWF) in South Africa for carrying out welfare activities for Overseas Indian Citizens in distress.

2. For funding the ICWF, henceforth, the following fees would be levied for all Consular, Passport etc. services w.e.f. 01.12.2010 (lst December, 2010). S.No. Service ICWF fee to be charged in Rands (ZAR)