Calicut University • B.Com • Semester 3
Travel Formalities and Documentation (COM3VN201) — Syllabus & Course Structure
Official University Curriculum • Course Regulations & Scheme of Evaluation
| Course Code | COM3VN201 |
| Course Title | TRAVEL FORMALITIES AND DOCUMENTATION |
| Type of Course | Vocational Minor |
| Semester | Semester 3 (III) |
| Academic Level | 200-299 |
Course Structure & Credit Distribution
| Credit | Lecture / Week | Tutorial / Week | Practical / Week | Total Instructional Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 Hours | - | 2 Hours | 75 Hours |
Pre-requisites: A basic idea about various concepts of travel and tourism.
Course Summary: Students will gain in-depth knowledge about various travel formalities, international documentation, aviation ticketing conventions, and legal/fiscal regulations governing international travel.
Course Outcomes (CO)
| CO | Course Outcome Statement | Cognitive Level* | Knowledge# | Evaluation Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Gain a comprehensive understanding of various travel documents such as passports, visas, health certificates, and other necessary paperwork required for international travel. | U | C | Instructor-created exams / Quiz / Seminar / Assignment |
| CO2 | Describe the process and role of travel facilitation across airports, agencies, and tourist organizations. | E | P | Assignment / Discussion / Debate / External examination |
| CO3 | List the various travel documents for International Travel & demonstrate the application procedure. | Ap | P | Seminar Presentation / Assignment / Examinations |
| CO4 | Able to guide travelers through the application process for obtaining different types of travel documents, including passport applications, visa applications, and other necessary permits. | Ap | P | Examination / Project |
* Cognitive Levels: Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (Ap), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C)
# Knowledge Categories: Factual (F), Conceptual (C), Procedural (P), Metacognitive (M)
Detailed Module-Wise Syllabus
Module I: Travel Documentation and Formalities10 Hours
- Unit 1 (6 Hours): Introduction — Travel Documents for International travel — Passport, Visa, Other Travel Documents, Health travel documents, Travel itinerary details — Travel and Medical insurance — Proof of medical and Travel insurance.
- Unit 2 (3 Hours): Air Ticket — Types, Reading & Interpreting an Air Ticket.
- Unit 3 (3 Hours): Familiarization with Travel Information Manual Automatic (TIMATIC).
Module II: Travel Facilitation12 Hours
- Unit 4 (2 Hours): Introduction — Role and importance of travel facilitation.
- Unit 5 (2 Hours): Visa Facilitation models and global best practices.
- Unit 6 (2 Hours): Facilitation by travel agents, tour operators and tour escorts.
- Unit 7 (4 Hours): Airport Facilitation — Terminal layout, passenger flow, and special assistance.
- Unit 8 (1 Hour): Tourist Information Centre (TIC) — Tourist Police.
- Unit 9 (2 Hours): Medical Travel Value Facilitator (MTVF) — Role and Accreditation procedure.
Module III: Regulations Applicable to Foreigners in India9 Hours
- Unit 10 (3 Hours): Passports — Types — Documents required and procedure for application.
- Unit 11 (3 Hours): Types of Visas granted — Documents required and Extension of Visa.
- Unit 12 (2 Hours): Reasons for rejection of Visas — Procedure for application.
- Unit 13 (1 Hour): Registration of Foreigners at FRRO (e-FRRO portal & compliance).
Module IV: Air Customs and Related Regulations14 Hours
- Unit 14 (3 Hours): Customs declaration — ATITHI mobile app — Channels of clearance (Green and Red Channel).
- Unit 15 (2 Hours): Duty-free allowances and entitlements under Baggage Rules 2016.
- Unit 16 (2 Hours): Dutiable goods — Import of alcohol and cigarettes as baggage.
- Unit 17 (1 Hour): Import and export of Foreign Exchange / Currency (FEMA regulations).
- Unit 18 (2 Hours): Prohibited and Restricted Goods under the Customs Act 1962.
- Unit 19 (2 Hours): Penal Provisions and statutory adjudication.
- Unit 20 (2 Hours): Immigration and Emigration Procedures (Bureau of Immigration).
Module V: Open-Ended Module for Practical Exercises, Case Study & Course Project30 Hours
Recommended Implementation Activities:
- Handling requests for fresh passport applications and passport renewals.
- Demonstrating the online passport application procedure on the Passport Seva portal.
- Demonstrating the use of the ATITHI mobile app for air passenger customs declaration.
- Conducting workshops focusing on different types of travel documents (passports, visas, insurance, ICVP vaccination records) with hands-on verification exercises.
- Developing real-life scenarios to verify the authenticity of travel documents and detect irregularities.
- Familiarizing students with online systems and tools used for passport and visa processing.
Recommended Reference Books & Statutory Portals
- Venu Vasudevan, Vijayakumar B, Saroop Roy BR (2017), An Introduction to the Business of Tourism, Sage Publications.
- Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Guide to Travellers — Indian Customs Baggage Rules, Government of India.
- Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Seva Portal Guidelines & Documentation Manuals, Government of India.
- Bureau of Immigration (BOI) & Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Regional Registration Office (e-FRRO) Advisory Manual.
COM3VN201Travel Formalities and Documentation
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