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Student Visas
- Foreign students (UG) who want to apply for course work exchange are expected to have completed at least 3-4 semesters at their home institution.
- PG students are expected to have completed at least one semester at their home institution.
- The students are requested to have a minimum of 85% attendance.
| # | Type of Visa | Period for which granted | Entry Single (S) Multiple (M) Double(D) | Documents required with application | Extendable while in India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Visa | 5 years | M | Documents to prove bonafide purpose (Company letter etc.) | YES |
| 2 | Employment Visa | 1 year/ period of contract | M | Proof of employment (appointment document), terms and conditions | YES |
| 3 | Student Visa/Research Visa | Period of course/ 5 years | M | Proof of admission in Indian Institution | YES |
| 4 | Intern | Duration of the Internship or One year, whichever is less | S/D/M | Letter from the Indian company/educational institution/NGO concerned sponsoring the foreign national for the internship programme clearly indicating the period of internship. | Non-extendable |
VISA EXTENSION
- For certain visa types, it is possible to extend your visa while still residing in India. Extension of such visas can be done online through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) portal.
- Assistance for Visa extension shall be provided by the GE office upon request.
- The visa extension fee shall be borne by the foreigner
- Documents to be provided by the institute shall be given by the GE office
- Visa extension request is to be made 60 days before the visa expiry.
- The GE office is not responsible for any issues faced during visa extension if it is done directly by the foreigner without the knowledge of GE office.
- If not informed, the GE office is not answerable to the FRRO in case of any overstay by the foreigner.