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Foreign Allowances

Last Modified: Jun 29, 2020

The Electronic Foreign Allowance and Benefit System (eFABS) is used to apply for Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA), Foreign Transfer Allowance (FTA), Home Service Transfer Allowance (HSTA), Post Allowance (COLA), Education Allowance, and Separate Maintenance Allowance (SMA). eFABS is the required method of submission for these allowances.

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APHIS Metastorm BPM
APHIS Directive 6792.1 - Representation Allowances and Expenses Pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980
US Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR)
US General Services Administration (GSA) Domestic Per Diem Rates

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Foreign Allowances

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