Onboarding & FRRO

People visiting India on Student Visa(S) (including those coming for the study of Yoga, Vedic Culture, the Indian system of dance and Music), Research Visa(R), Medical Visa(M) or Medical Attendant (MED-X) Visa and Employment Visa(E) valid for more than 180 days are required to get themselves registered with concerned FRRO, within 14 days of the first arrival, irrespective of the duration of the stay.

THE PROCESS OF E-FRRO

Indian Missions/Embassies grant a student visa for a period of five years or for the duration of the course of study, whichever is less, to the below:

• As per the e-FRRO process, there is no requirement of taking an appointment and visiting the FRRO/FRO office unless specifically called upon by the FRRO/FRO authorities.
• It is a web-based application and a centralized online platform for foreigners/ international students that enables faceless, cashless, and paperless visa-related services.
• Using this application, the students are required to create a USER-ID by registering themselves.
• Once registration is completed, the students can apply online for various Visa and Immigration related services using the registered USER-ID. International students can obtain all the services online (including Registration, Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, Exit Permit etc) without any hassle.
• The necessary immigration/Visa documents such as Registration Permit/Certificate (RP/RC), Visa Extension Certificate will be sent to the students by post to the address mentioned while registering. Further, the documents will also be sent electronically to the registered email ID of the students.
• The students are not required to mandatorily visit FRRO/FRO office for a grant of service. However, in certain exceptional cases, they will be informed to visit the FRRO/FRO on the scheduled date and time for the interview.
• In case of exigency, the students can visit the FRRO/FRO office directly for a grant of service.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• e-FRRO is mandatory for availing services at FRROs/FROs.
• Services would be granted at FRRO/FRO office only in case of emergency.
• The student is required to appear for an interview, if any, at the scheduled time/date, as informed by FRRO through email/SMS alerts. Further, the students should check their inbox daily for email alerts.
• Students would be liable for prosecution/fines as per Indian laws, for any delay in fee payment/document upload/interview etc.
• Students are advised to upload documents and photographs in good quality.
• Students should use their own email id to ensure data privacy and data security as important communication would be sent to your email.
• Services rendered through e-FRRO can be cancelled by the Civil Authority at any time, upon field enquiries and verification. Cancellation would be duly informed to the student and necessary action, as per Indian Laws, would be taken.
• Students are advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.

**For more information, please visit https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp.

Also, once the students reach India they will get the required assistance from their respective Study in India partner institutes.

The international students coming to study in India can be sure of the fact that their stay in the country will be nothing less than a joyful journey. India will serve as a home away from their own home. As and when they land in the country they will come across easy to avail facilities, a friendly environment, top-notch higher education and all-together wholesome experience.