Foreigners Registrations

General Instructions:

Every foreigner coming to India must have valid Passport and Visa. In order to continue his/her stay in India, it is mandatory for the foreigner to carry documents of his identification as below –

1. Passport with Visa endorsed.
2. Registration Certificate issued by Registration Officer.
3. Residential Permit issued by FRRO/FRO.

The foreigner is under obligation to produce above documents to any Police Officer on demand for inspection.

Registration of Foreigners:

Foreigners Entering in India on Long Term Visa I.e. For a Period More Than 180 Days on Student Visa, Employment Visa, Research Visa, Medical Visa and Missionary Visa Are Required to Get Themselves Registered Within 14 Days of Their Arrival With the Concerned Frro/fro.

Students arriving on short term Provisional Visa (Valid for 180 days or less) need not register but they should confirm their admission within stipulated visa period or else they will be required to go back to their country.

Once the admission is confirmed the students on short term Provisional Student Visa should approach concerned FRRO/FRO for registration and extension.

The above rules will not be applicable to Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Afghani nationals.

Pakistani Nationals to report within 24 hours after their arrival.

Afghan Nationals to report within 7 days of their arrival.

Bangladesh Nationals on Student Visa within 7 days and on other visas within 24 hours of their arrival.

Documents Required for Registration:

• Application Forms (4 Copies)
• Photographs (4 Copies)
• Copies of Passport-Photo Page, Validity Page, Visa Page, Arrival Stamp Page
• Proof of Residence (Leave & License agreement/ C-Form from the owner is required to be submitted within 24 hours to FRO.
• Bonafide Certificate / Letter of Provisional Admission from University/College/Institution in case of Student Visa.

Documents Required for Visa Extension:

• Application Form containing Telephone/Mobile numbers
• Photograph (1 Copy)
• Photo page of Passport (1 Copy)
• Visa Page (1 Copy)
• Residential Permit (1 Copy)
• Bonafide Certificate from the College/Institute (Year to Year)
• Address Proof
• Bank Statement (Showing Money Transaction)
• All Mark Sheets
• Failed students allowed extension till University/College/Institute allows them, provided Bonafide stating intention to study.

Return Visa : Return Visa is a facility to be granted to foreign nationals who have completed one year stay and are likely to be permitted to continue their stay for one year in India. It is not be granted in a routine manner and while their stay is under consideration.

• Granted to student to visit his country
• Granted once in a year (In emergency second time visa may be granted)
• Granted up to 90 days (Subject to validity of passport and visa)
• Not Granted for Tourist purpose.
• Return Visa Fees are as per Government Circular
• Return Visa is not issued on Provisional Visa

Documents Required for Return Visa:

• Application Form
• Photo page of passport
• Passport Validity page
• Visa Page and Residential Permit , Bonafide Certificate

How to apply online:  Apply Now: https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/

Foreign National Students needs to apply online for ‘Form C’ and ‘Form S ‘within 14 days of arrival date

Any Foreign National students who need to come to India for Higher Education should do the below mentioned formalities:

Foreign National Students needs to apply online for ‘Form C’ and ‘Form S ‘within 14 days of arrival date.

The below mentioned documents are required to complete Form S Online

1. Applicants Photo.
2. Visa : Indian Visa.
3. Residence Proof : Residence Certificate from Hostel (Updated Form ‘C’ generated by Hostel / Lodge or Registered / Notarized Lease Deed, Utility bill, Copy of Photo ID of the landlord along with declaration and Tenant Police Verification.
4. Passport : Bio-Data page of Passport along with page bearing last Indian Immigration arrival stamp.
5. Financial Resource Proof : NRO account details and scholarship Letter whichever is applicable.
6. Bonafide Certificate : Bonafide Certificate to be obtained from a UGC or AICTE recognized Institute / College/ University mentioning Foreign Students Information System FSIS No, Course undertaken, duration of course and email id of the Institute / College / University.

You need to apply on the https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp

**FNS – Foreign National Student

FRO Address :

Address

FRRO Mumbai
78/1, Badruddin Tayabji Marg,
behind st.xevier collage, Dhobi Talao,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area Fort Mumbai,
Maharashtra-400001

Contact No:  022-22620446

Mail  helpdesk.mum-ivfrt@gov.in

Website: Bureau of Immigration www.immigrationindia.nic.in