Registration Requirements

Foreign Nationals visiting India are required to register with the Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or the Foreigner’s Registration Office (FRO) as per their visa category and endorsement. Details are as under:

  1. Foreign nationals entering lndia on a Student, Employment, Medical or Work visa(E3) for missionary purpose where visa is valid for more than 180 days, should register with jurisdictional FRO/FRROS, within 14 days of arrival to lndia.
  2. Business visa holders should register with the jurisdictional FRRO/FRO if their aggregate stay in India within the calendar year (Jan to Dec) exceeds 180 days or their continuous stay in India exceeds 180 days.
  3. Foreign nationals entering lndia on any type of visa (except on Official/ Diplomatic passport) will be required to register, if their aggregate stay in calendar year or continuous stay on each visit exceeds 180 days and/or such information regarding the visa validity and along with allowed days for continuous stay in each entry as mentioned in the e-Visa issued to the foreigner.
  4. Pakistani nationals are required to register with their local FRO within 24 hours of their arrival in lndia or subject to if any specified visa endorsemenl.

Note:

  • Children below 12 years of age do not require to register with the FRO/FRRO.
  • OCI cardholders are exempt from the requirement of registration.
  • Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt from the requirement of visa and registration.
  • All specific conditions and stipulations endorsed in the visa shall be adhered to at all times.
  • Non compliance with registration rules shall result in legal consequences or monetary penalty or both, as applicable.