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What Does It Cost to Join Fora?

Fora's two membership pricing options, what the fee covers, referral discounts, and when you're charged.

Summary

  • US: $99/quarter or $299/year (annual saves ~25%)

  • Canada: $145 CAD/quarter or $399 CAD/year

  • Mexico: $1,910 MXN/quarter or $5,780 MXN/year

  • Other countries: USD pricing ($99 quarterly or $299 annually)

  • You are NOT charged until after approval and membership signup

  • 14-day money-back guarantee available

  • Referral discounts (often $50 USD) apply at checkout


Pricing by country

United States (USD)

Plan

Price

Billing

Quarterly

$99 USD

Auto-billed every 3 months

Annual

$299 USD

Billed upfront once per year

Annual savings: Approximately 25% compared to quarterly over a full year.


Canada (CAD)

Plan

Price

Billing

Quarterly

$145 CAD

Auto-billed every 3 months

Annual

$399 CAD

Billed upfront once per year


Mexico (MXN)

Plan

Price

Billing

Quarterly

$1,910 MXN

Auto-billed every 3 months

Annual

$5,780 MXN

Billed upfront once per year

Commissions for Mexico-based advisors are processed in MXN via Routable.


Other international advisors

Advisors outside the US, Canada, and Mexico pay USD pricing:

  • Quarterly: $99 USD

  • Annual: $299 USD


Payment timing

You are NOT charged at the time of application. Payment occurs only after:

  1. Your application is approved

  2. You complete membership signup

  3. You authorize the membership fee

There are no application fees, waitlist fees, or any other charges.


Refund policy

Timing

Policy

Within 14 days

Full refund available

After 14 days

No refunds issued

Review the most current membership terms before purchasing.


Switching plans

Quarterly → Annual

  • Can switch anytime via Advisor Portal → Profile → Billing Portal

  • Pro-rating applies only to unused portion of current quarterly subscription

Annual → Quarterly

  • Requires support assistance; contact the team to initiate

Note: If you only see one plan option in your settings, contact support to manually make the change.


Referral discounts

If you use a referral link, the discount (often $50 USD) should apply automatically at checkout.

If the discount doesn't appear:

  1. Email joinus@foratravel.com with the referrer's name

  2. The team will regenerate an invite link with the discount applied


What the fee covers

Category

Included

Legal & licensing

Access to Fora's IATA number (required to book travel professionally and receive commission), plus state seller-of-travel registrations

Technology

Advisor Portal, @fora.travel email, booking tools

Training

900+ on-demand lessons, live trainings

Insurance

E&O (Errors & Omissions) professional liability insurance—covers you if a client claims a planning error caused financial harm (see conditions)

Commission operations

Commission tracking, supplier invoicing, payout processing

Community & support

Forum, support channels, community events


What the fee does NOT cover

Item

Notes

Laptop, phone, internet

Your responsibility

Paid advertising/marketing

Your budget if you choose

Conferences and events

Optional and self-funded

Third-party tools

Advanced CRM, website builders, etc.

External certifications

Optional programs

Accounting/tax preparation

Your responsibility

Additional insurance

Beyond included E&O


Can I pay with commissions?

No. Membership fees and commission payouts are separate systems. Fees are not deducted from your commissions.


FAQs

Is there an application fee?
No. Applying is free. Fees only apply after approval.

Can I try Fora before paying?
The 14-day money-back guarantee functions as a trial period.

When is my card charged?
Only when you complete membership signup after approval—not at application.

What happens if I don't pay after being approved?
Your invitation will expire after 7 days. You can request a new invitation later, subject to approval.

Are there any hidden fees?
No hidden fees. Optional expenses (advertising, conferences, tools) are separate from membership.

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