Indian Visa Extension and Registration In India

FRRO Visa Extension and Registration in India

FRRO Visa Registration

An FRRO Registration is required for every stamp visa that is valid for more than 180 days in India. They have to register their Indian visa with the Concerned FRRO within 14 days of their arrival in India. If in case you are not able to register your Indian Visa with the Concerned FRRO, your registration will be marked as late and you will have to pay a fine for it.

Who Needs an FRRO Visa Registration in India?

An FRRO Registration is required for those who arrive in India on a long-term business visa, Employment Visa, and other visas with 180-day continuous stay permission in India.
Foreigners arriving in India on medical visas can register their visas with FRRO.
Foreigners who need a stay extension in India can also register or apply for a visa extension according to their visa.

FRRO Visa Registration Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for FRRO Visa Registration documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Copy of the Invitation letter (For Business Visa and Employment visa)
Letter addressed to FRRO by a business firm about the nature and duration of employment/business.(For Business visa and Employment visa)
Company certificate of incorporation (For Business Visa and Employment visa)
Company MOA and AOA(For Business Visa and Employment visa)
Company GST certificate(For Business Visa and Employment visa)
Request letter and undertaking letter on company letterhead addressed to Concern FRRO
Copy of PAN card

FRRO Visa Extension

An FRRO Visa Extension is issued by the FRRO in India. Not all visas are extendable, such as E-tourist visa, E-business Visa, and LTV Visa, etc. Before applying for a Visa Extension, applicants need to check their Visa Type to see if it’s eligible for Conversion and Extension. If eligible, they can apply for it. Otherwise, the FRRO will reject their Visa the very next day. Here, we share the FRRO Visa Extension checklist for the following Visa Types.

Business visa
Employment Visa
Entry X-1 visa
Medical Visa
Medical-X
Student Visa
Research visa

Business Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Business Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Copy of the Invitation letter
Letter addressed to FRRO by a business firm about the nature and duration of business.
Company certificate of incorporation
Company MOA and AOA
Company GST certificate
Request letter and undertaking letter on company letterhead addressed to Concern FRRO
Copy of PAN card

Employment Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Employment Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Copy of the appointment letter and employment contract
Proof of annual income
Company certificate of incorporation
Company MOA and AOA
Company GST certificate
Applicant’s invitation letter
Request letter and undertaking letter on company letterhead addressed to Concern FRRO
Company ITR copy
Applicant ITR copy
Copy of PAN card

Entry X-1 Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Entry X-1 Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Applicant’s 51* 51 MM light background Passport Size Photograph.
Applicant’s Passport First and Last Page Copies.
Applicant’s Visa and Immigration stamp page.
Copy of Surrender Certificate
Copy of Cancelled Indian Passport.
Lost Passport and Visa FIR Copy (If any)
A Copy of The Hospital discharge Summary (Only for a Newborn Baby)
A signed Request Letter from the Applicant and a Signed
Undertaking Letter for the Undertaker.
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.

All documents issued outside India, such as Marriage Certificates, Birth Certificates, Degree Certificates, and Single Status Certificates should be apostilled.

Medical Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Medical Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Medical report from a recognized/specialized hospital/treatment center specifying the period of treatment, patient details, treating doctor’s name and signature, hospital seal, and nature of illness.

Medical-X Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Medical-X Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Principal Applicant Passport and Visa Copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Medical report from a recognized/specialized hospital/treatment center specifying the period of treatment, patient details, treating doctor’s name and signature, hospital seal, and nature of illness.

Student Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Student Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name . B. Form – C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Original bona fide certificate from the education institution
Change of college/course, prior permission letter from FRO/FRRO & letter for cancellation of admission/NOC from the previous institute.

Research Visa Extension Documents Checklist

Here is a comprehensive checklist for Research Visa Extension documents. Please note that the specific requirements may vary depending on the country you are applying to and your nationality.

Latest passport size photograph
Applicant’s passport first and last page copy
Immigration arrival stamp
Address proof in India :- A. Copy of Electricity bill / Telephone bill in your own/ Parents/ Grandparents/Spouse Name. B. Form C (if Applicant staying at a hotel). C. Lease Licence in Case of Tenant.
Original bona fide certificate from the educational institution

Government Fee for Indian Visa Extension

E-visa is not Extendable visa in India. The FRRO Visa Extension fee depends on your Visa type and Stay Period. You have to wait to open a Payment getaway.usually the government fees for the following services are

The Entry Visa Extension Fee for a 1 Year Extension in India is 9,640 INR.
Employment Visa Extension fee is INR 13,600 for a 6-Month Visa Extension.
The medical visa extension fee is 6,640 INR for a 6-month visa extension.

How Long Does the FRRO Visa Extension Process Take Time? ?

Foreigners who are traveling to India and seeking Indian Visa Registration and Indian Visa Extension have to apply for the Visa Registration and Extension on the FRRO Portal. This process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Additionally, a government fee is required for Indian Visa Extension in India.

What Happens if There is a Delay in Visa Extension in India??

If you are in India on any Indian visa and want to extend your stay, waiting until the last minute to renew your India visa is not a good idea. It will not give you a good experience. Please always apply for an Indian visa extension and registration before your visa expires for at least 1 week. If you delay in applying for an Indian visa extension, then you will have to pay a fine and a penalty for it.

What happens if an FRRO Visa Extension is Rejected ?

If FRRO rejects your visa extension request, it means you didn’t upload the required documents over the FRRO Portal or your visa is not eligible for extension. In this situation, leave the country before the visa expiry.

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