Process for registering for FRRO

Foreign citizens who want to stay in India for more than 180 days on a student, business, medical, research, or work visa must register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO). A Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) with authority over the foreigner's residence must get FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival in India. Pakistani visitors entering India are expected to register with the FRRO within 24 hours of their arrival. Except for Afghan citizens who visit India on a visa valid for 30 days or less and furnish the Indian Mission/FRRO/FRO with their local address in India, all Afghan nationals, regardless of the length of stay, are obliged to register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival.

PM Relocations assists with the paperwork requirements for all foreigner registration processes in line with the appropriate Foreigner's Regional Registration Office's Registration/ Extension processes (FRRO).

Salient Features

• Services are provided from the convenience of your own home.
• There is no need to go to the FRRO/FRO office.
• Can make payment over the internet.
• It's convenient and saves time.
• For a more user-friendly experience, there is an entire dashboard.

Following are the routine procedures:

• Registration with the FRRO
• Exit Permit
• Change of Address/Passport
• Registration/Visa Extension
• Visa file transfer
• Newborn baby visa

The FRRO Registration Procedure is as follows:

Foreign nationals staying in India for more than 180 days must register with the FRRO within 14 days of their arrival. Furthermore, foreign citizens wanting to stay in India for longer than 180 days can apply for FRRO registration from a FRO at any time before the 180-day period expires.

FRRO Registration Procedures:

• Fill out the FRRO registration form online and arrange your FRRO interview (Online FRRO registration website)
• The system will generate a one-of-a-kind Registration number.
• Make an appointment with the FRRO.
• Attend the FRRO interview and bring all necessary supporting documentation.

The FRRO registration procedure usually takes 24 hours to complete. Enquiring fields or any other check within this process is the responsibility of the registration officer. Failure to register for the FRRO or registering late incurs a penalty of USD30, which is subject to change. As a result, any foreign nationals living in India for more than 180 days should apply for an FRRO registration as soon as feasible.

FRRO Registration Process

Must register foreign nationals visiting India for more than 180 days on a student visa, business visa, medical visa, research visa or an employment visa with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO). Must obtain FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival in India from a Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to stay. Pakistan nationals visiting India must obtain FRRO registration within 24 hours of their arrival. All Afghan citizens, irrespective of the length of stay, must receive FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival. Except for those Afghan nationals who enter India on a visa valid for 30 days or less, the Afghan national concerned gives their local address in India to the Indian Mission/FRRO/FRO.

Procedure for Obtaining FRRO Registration

Foreign people coming to India for a stay of more than 180 days must seek FRRO registration within 14 days of their arrival. Furthermore, foreign citizens wanting to stay in India for longer than 180 days can apply for FRRO registration from a FRO at any time before the 180-day period expires.

FRRO Registration Steps

Finish online FRRO registration form and program FRRO interview (Online FRRO registration website) Generate a unique Registration number by the system.

Schedule an FRRO appointment. Attend and complete the FRRO interview with all relevant supporting documents.

Usually, the FRRO registration process completes within 24 hours. The registration officer is responsible for enquiring fields or any other check under this process. Failure or late FRRO registration attracts a penalty of USD30, which is changed from time to time. Hence, it is essential for all foreign nationals staying in India for over 180 days to obtain an FRRO registration as early as possible.

Required Documents for FRRO Registration

The following are the papers necessary for FRRO registration, which vary depending on the kind of Indian visa held by the FRRO registration applicant:

• A valid passport and visa, as well as four passport-sized colour pictures.
• Three photocopies of the essential pages of the passport (picture page, page confirming validity, page displaying Indian Immigration's entry stamp).
• FRRO undertaking letter (3 copies signed by Indian host/ sponsor/ guarantor, plus any valid identity document such as a passport, election identity card, official identity card, PAN card, etc.)
• Proof of Residency (3 copies of either an electric bill, a telephone bill, a municipal bill, a municipal authority certificate, a leave and licence agreement, or any other legal proof of residence). In the event of a Tourist visa, submitting a letter from the hotel or a receipt of payment is acceptable Rs. 100/- for FRRO registration.
• Three copies of the terms and conditions of the contract of assignment, including pay, designation, and employment duration, if applying for an Employment visa.
• Three copies of your PAN card or the application for a PAN card if you're applying for an employment or business visa.
• In the event of an employment or business visa, a forwarding letter from the concerned company/firm/business venture, fully signed by the authorized signatory and stating the name, designation, phone number, and cell number, is required.
• In the event of a student visa, three copies of a Bonafide certificate from a school, college, or academic institute for the academic year, stating pertinent information such as the validity of admission and the international student's nationality.
• In the event of a medical visa, a letter from the concerned hospital is required, supporting medical documentation/diagnostic test findings and a medical certificate stating the tentative treatment term.
• If the application is enlisted on a medical visa and admitted to the hospital, a medical certificate with a photo of the applicant must be confirmed and verified by a doctor.