Foreign Transfer Allowance

Foreign Transfer Allowance (FTA) is granted to assist employees and accompanying dependents with the costs of temporary lodging, meals, and laundry that are incurred when an employee transfers to overseas duty location from the United States. The allowance may be granted for up to 10 days before final departure from the United States, beginning not more than 30 days after the employee has vacated permanent residence quarters.

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