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Visa Type

Student Visas


  • 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 Buddhist 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 Buddhist 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, no dependent visa will be granted.*

Conference Visas


  • 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 Visas


  • 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 businessperson coming for all other business activities (other than those covered under B-1 and sports persons)

Diplomatic Visas


  • 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)

Visa-on-Arrival


  • VoA- Visa on arrival for Japanaese and South Korean nationals

Visa Provision/Policies

Sl. No. Type of visa Period for which granted Entry Documents Required with Application Etendabel while in India
1 Business Visa 5 years Multiple Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company letter etc.) Yes
2 Employment Visa 1 year/ period of contract Multiple Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions Yes
3 Student Visa/Research Visa Period of course/ 5 years Multiple Proof of admission in Indian Institution Yes
4 Intern Duration of the Internship or One year, whichever is less Single/ Double/ Multiple 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

Visa-on-Arrival


  • 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.

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