Any hotel property or Guest House, which is properly registered and wishes to join the YHAI Network, can send their application to become a Licensee Youth Hostel with YHAI via YHAI website, written application to the State Branch, or directly to the National Office.

The interesetd apllicant can follow te process below:

  Download the franchisee application form, from the website, or get it from any of the State Branches. You can also get it from the National Office

 Fill up the form and submit it with required photographs

 YHI will inspect the proposed property

 Approval from YHAI on the basis of inspection report

 The approved property will receive an approval and welcome letter

 The approved property will receive a fee submission letter

 Receiving of signed agreement along with affiliation fees, at YHAI

 Mailing back the signed agreement copy and fee receipt, YHAI issues Licensee Certificate, with validity period mentioned on the basis of inspection report

The entire duration of the process is 30-45 days.