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Foreigners entering India on a Student, Employment, Research or Missionary Visa which is valid for more than 180 days, are required to register with the Foreigners Registration Officer under whose jurisdiction they propose to stay. This should be done within 14 days or arrival in India, irrespective of their actual period of stay.

Foreigners visiting India on any other category of long term VISA which is valid for more than 180 days, are not required to register themselves if their actual stay does not exceed 180 days on each visit. If such a foreigner intends to stay in India for more than 180 days during a particular visit, he/she should get registered within 180 days of arrival in India.

The following categories of foreign nationals are exempt from registration :-
(A) Those visiting India on any short term VISA i.e. valid for 180 days or less,
(B) Children below 16 years of age (any type of VISA)

Pakistan nationals are required to register within 24 hours of their arrival in India. Afghanistan nationals are required to register within 7 days of their arrival in India.

There is no fee charged for registration. However, US$ 30 (Rupees equivalent amounting to Rs. 1395/-) is charged for over-stay and/or late registration, if overstay is condoned by the competent authority.

Documents

Registration form.

4 photographs.

Proof of residential address in India.

Photocopy of main pages of passport i.e. those containing the photograph, personal particulars, Indian Visa and latest arrival stamp in India.

Student Visa :
Bonafide certificate from School/college by authorized signatory of the institute mentioning the course being undertaken.

Business Visa :
Business related papers showing the authenticity of the business.

Copy of the approval from Government of India in case of joint venture or collaboration (in duplicate).

Copy of permission from the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) in case of business/joint venture, etc.

Employment Visa :
Letter of terms and conditions from the employer.

Copy of contract with concerned Indian company.

Covering/request letter from the company.

Undertaking from the Indian company on the following lines:

For US Nationals

Transit Visa (Single/Double Entry) US$30

Six months tourist / entry /Business visa US$60

One year tourist/business/ entry visa US$85

Student visa Multiple Entry US$95

Five year Entry/Business/Tourist visa US$150

Ten year Business/Tourist visa US$150

Transfer of five year / ten year visa to new passport US$25

For NON-US Nationals

Transit Visa (Single/Double Entry) US$10

Six months tourist / entry /Business visa US$40

One year tourist/business/ entry visa US$65

Student visa Multiple Entry US$75

Five year Entry/Business/Tourist visa US$130

Ten year Business/Tourist visa - NOT AVAILABLE

Transfer of five year / ten year visa to new passport US$5