What is the e-FRRO registration?
- It is an online FRRO Service delivery mechanism which allows foreigners to access these services electronically. They do not need to take appointments and visit the FRRO/FRO office unless specifically called upon to do so.
- Web based application aimed at building a centralized online platform for foreigners for visa related services. Its key objective is to provide Faceless, Cashless and Paperless services to foreigners with user-friendly experience.
- Using the application, foreigners are required to create their own USER-ID by registering themselves. They can apply online later through their registered user-id for various Visa and Immigration related services in India viz. Registration, Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, Exit Permit etc, without any hassle and obtain the service(s) without coming to the FRRO office.
- The necessary immigration/Visa document e.g. Registration Permit/Certificate (RP/RC), Visa Extension Certificate etc will be sent by post to the address mentioned. It would also be sent electronically to the foreigner to his registered email ID.
- Foreigners would not be required to mandatorily visit the FRRO/FRO office to avail of services. However, in certain exceptional cases, the foreigner will be requested to visit the FRRO/FRO at a scheduled date and time for an interview.
- In case of any exigency, the foreigner can visit the FRRO/FRO office directly.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Assistance will be given from the Office of Global Engagement
BASIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FRRO REGISTRATION
To be provided by the foreigner
- Passport size photo
- Passport
- Indian Visa
- Request letter to the FRRO from the applicant
- C form
- S form
- Offer letter received from IITM
Given by the GE office
- Bonafide letter
- Undertaking form
BASIC DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FRRO REGISTRATION
- G-form – For those who come for research work at IITM
- Synopsis of the research work signed by the guide at IITM
- Progress report signed by the Assistant Registrar (courses) or the Dean of Academic Courses.
- Scholarship letter/ Proof of financial assistance
- Bank passbook copy
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All foreign students, research scholars, faculties etc., are required to check their Indian visa for the FRRO registration requirement. If your visa mentions “Registration within 14 days of arrival”, you are requested to submit the application within 14 days of your arrival to India.
- The FRRO registration is compulsory for all those whose visa is valid for more than 180 days.
- For those who directly come to IITM on the date of arrival to India, their FRRO registration will be assisted by the Global Engagement office.
- In case of those who travel in India before coming to the institute, the respective individuals are responsible for their FRRO registration which is to be completed within 14 days of their arrival. Fines to be paid due to delay in registration in such cases should be borne by the foreigner. The institute/GE office will not be responsible for any delay caused due to travel.
- Personal details are to be entered by the foreigner. The GE office is not responsible for any mistakes made while filling the personal details (passport no., visa no. etc.,).
- Documents required from the institute for the registration shall be provided by the GE office.
- The FRRO instructions are sent directly to the foreigner’s registered email ID. The foreigners are expected to check their emails (including spam) for any instructions from the FRRO after the application submissions. Instructions will be provided if extra documents/payments are to be uploaded. The GE office will not be responsible for any issues caused due to delays in checking emails.
- The FRRO registration permit can be extended in case of valid reasons, and assistance for the same shall be provided by the GE office. The extension request is to be made 60 days before permit expiry.
- The foreigners are expected to check their FRRO permit regularly to ensure that they do not overstay. The GE office will not be responsible for any issues caused due to over stay, if no extension request is made to the GE office.
