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 India on a Student, Employment, Medical or Missionary visa where the visa is valid for more than 180 days, should register with the jurisdictional FRRO/FRO within 14 days of their arrival in India.
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 holding visas other than those mentioned above, will be required to register if their continuous stay in India exceeds 180 days.
4. Pakistani nationals are required to register with their local FRO within 24 hours of their arrival in India.

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.