Visa & immigration
Student Visa Types
- S-1 For higher education (including South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa, for a short term course and for those coming under student exchange program
- S-2 For school education in India
- S-3 For studying Yoga, vedic culture, Indian system of music and dance and Buddist studies
- S-4 Theological Studies and Missionary students
- S-5 For Research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of botanical scientific, anthropological etc. expeditions
- S-6 For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme)
Dependent Visas under student visa category:
- S-1X For dependent of student of regular courses in universities imparting higher education
- S-3X For dependent of student studying Yoga, vedic culture, Indian system of music and dance and Buddist studies
- S-5X For dependent of student for Research scholar, visiting research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of botanical scientific, anthropological etc. expeditions
NOTE: *For dependents of those coming under S-1, S-3 and S-5 Visas only. For other category visas, no dependent visa will be granted*
Conference Visa Types
- C-1 For participants of conferences organized by Government authorities
- C-2 For participants of conferences organized by Non-Government authorities
Employment Visas
- E-1 All cases of employment (except intra company transferees and employment in NGO’s)
- E-2 Intra company transferees
- E-3 For employment in NGO’s
- E-4 For those coming to exclude projects in power and steel sectors
Dependent Visas under employment visa category:
- E-1X For dependents of employment visa holders
- E-2X For dependents of Intra company transferees
- E-3X For dependents of employees employed in NGO’s
- E-4X For dependents of those coming to exclude projects in power and steel sectors
Business Visa Types
- B-1 For those coming to establish an industrial/business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities and for investors
- B-2 For all other business activities (other than those covered under B-1 and sports persons)
- B-3 For sports persons and coaches including those engaged in commercial sports events in india on contract with remuneration
Dependent Visas under business visa category:
- B-1X For dependents of those coming to establish an industrial/business venture, those required to travel frequently on long-term business activities and for investors
- B-2 X For dependents of business person coming for all other business activities (other than those covered under B-1 and sports persons)
Diplomatic Visa Types
- D-1 Diplomat assigned in India ( on diplomatic passport only)
- D-2 Diplomat on a visit to India for official purpose (on diplomatic passport only)
- D-3 Diplomat assigned to non-UN international organization in India
- UD-1 UN Diplomat assigned to India
- UD-2 UN Diplomat on a visit to India
Dependent Visas under diplomatic visa category:
- D-1X Dependent of diplomat (Diplomat assigned in India (on diplomatic passport only))
- D-2X Dependent of diplomat (Diplomat on a visit to India for official purpose (on diplomatic passport only))
- D-3X Dependent of diplomat (Diplomat assigned to non-UN international organization in India)
- UD-1X Dependent of UN diplomat assigned to India
- UD-2X Dependent of UN diplomat on a visit to India
Double Entry Visa (Only for Bangladesh Nationals)
- X-Double Entry - (Double Entry Visa)
e-Emergency X-Misc VISA
- eXM- e-Emergency X-Misc VISA
Entry Visa
- X-1 - For persons of Indian origin and spouse and children of an Indian citizen / Person of Indian origin / OCI card (other than those registered as OCI cardholder)
- X-2 - For those coming to join Auroville Foundation, Aurobindo Ashram, Missionaries of Charity, Templates or similar approved organizations
- X-Misc - For those categories for which X-Misc visa has been specified in various chapters of the Visa manual and for purposes which are not covered by any other visa category
e-Visa
- e-BV - (e-Business Visa)
- e-CV - (e-Conference Visa)
- e-Med V - (e-Medical Visa)
- e-Med X V - (e-Medical Attendant Visa)
- e-TV - (e-Tourist Visa)
Films Visa
- F - For foreign nationals coming for shooting of feature films, reality TV and web shows/series, commercial TV serials/shows and web shows / series and for location recce
Journalist Visa Types
- J-1 – For Journalists accredited in India and also journalists visiting India for any purpose including tourism, conference etc
- J-1X – Dependent of journalists accredited in India and also for journalists visiting India for any purpose including tourism, conference etc.
- J-2- Foreign nationals involved in shooting advertisement / documentary films etc.
Long Term Visa
- L- Long Term Visa
Medical Visa
- MED-1- For patients
- MED-2- For foreign nationals coming as Medical Attendants
Misc SP Permission Visa
- MISC – Misc SP Permission
Missionary Visa
- M-1- Missionary / religious worker of approved organization
- M-1X- Dependent of missionary / religious worker of approved organization
Mountaineering Visa
- MX – Mountaineering expeditions
Official Visa
- O-1- Non-diplomatic official assigned to a diplomatic mission in India (official/service/special passport only )
- O-1X- Dependent of non-diplomatic official assigned in India
- O-2- Non-diplomatic official on a visit to India for official purpose
- O-2X- Dependent of non-diplomatic official visiting India
- UO-1- UN non-diplomatic official assigned to India
- UO-1X- Dependent of UN non-diplomatic official assigned in India
- UO-2 - UN non-diplomatic official on a visit to India
- UO-2X- Dependent of UN non-diplomatic official on a visit to India
Pilgrim Visa (Only for Pakistan Nationals)
- PG- 1- Pilgrim Visa (under religious protocol)
- PG-2- Group pilgrim visa for minority communities in Pakistan
Tourist Visa
- T – For recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme and short duration medical treatment including medical under Indian systems of medicine
Transit Visa
- TR- Travelling through India to a destination outside India
Visa-On-Arrival
- VoA- Visa on arrival for Japanaese and South Korean nationals
Visitor Visa (Only for Pakistan Nationals)
- V – Visitor Visa
Visa Provisions / Policies
| Sl. NO. | Type of Visa | Period for which granted | Entry Single(S), Multiple(M), Double(D) | Documents required with application | Extendable while in India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Visa | 5 years | M | Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company letter etc.) | YES | |
| Employment Visa | 1 year/ period of contract | M | Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions | YES | |
| Student Visa/Research Visa | Period of course/ 5 years | M | Proof of admission in Indian Institution | YES | |
| Intern | Duration of the Internship or One year, whichever is less | S/D/M | Letter from the Indian company/educational institution/NGO concerned sponsoring the foreign national for the internship programme clearly indicating the period of internship. | Non-extendable. |
Visa Extension
- For certain visa types, it is possible to extend your visa while still residing in India. Extension of such visas can be done online through the e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office (e-FRRO) portal.
- Assistance for Visa extension shall be provided by the International Relations office upon request.
- The visa extension fee shall be borne by the foreigner
- Documents to be provided by the institute shall be given by the Academic/International Relations office
- Visa extension request is to be made 60 days before the visa expiry.
- The International Relations office is not responsible for any issues faced during visa extension if it is done directly by the foreigner without the knowledge of the International Relations office.
- If not informed, the International Relations office is not answerable to the e-FRRO in case of any overstay by the foreigner