International students who wish to study in India must have a Student Visa. We recommend you to take time to understand the procedure of obtaining a Student Visa mentioned herein, and contact your Embassy at the earliest.

• Indian Missions grant a student visa for a period of five years or for the duration of the course of study, whichever is less. It is also extendable
• Candidate should possess the proof of admission to a full time regular academic course in a recognized educational institution in India and evidence of financial support.
• Spouse and dependent family members accompanying the applicant must apply for an Entry Visa (Not Tourist Visa). Its termination date will coincide with the period of the principal Visa holder.
• A visa fee for Student Visa is different for all the countries. It ranges from $13 to $118.
• The visitors are required to fill online visa Application by visiting website http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ and visit their nearest embassy with printout of the online filled application and required travel documents.
• For further instructions regarding your visa process, check the link https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/instruction.html

Registration after reaching India:

• All foreigners (including foreigners of Indian origin) visiting India on long term (more than 180 days) Student Visa, Medical Visa, Research Visa and Employment Visa are required to get themselves registered with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) concerned having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to stay.
• Office of International Affairs (OIA) will assist you to complete the registration process with the local authorities.
• Please go through the link for General Instructions for Registration by the Foreigners https://boi.gov.in/content/general-instructions-registration-foreigners

Visa Extension:

• All foreigners must submit application for extension of residential permit/ visa at least 60 days before the date of expiry of respective residential permit/ visa.
• Please go through the link for complete details regarding the extension of Visa https://boi.gov.in/content/requirments-extension-visa

Role of the Office of International Affairs (OIA):

• We will guide you in the entire process of admission
• We will issue an official Invitation letter for your Visa process
• We will assist you in completing the registration process with FRRO/ FRO
• We will closely work with you to settle smoothly in the IIT Tirupati campus
• We will also help you in dealing with exit formalities after course completion