Student Visa
Applicable for students intending to study on-campus, full time courses at educational institutions duly recognized by statutory regulatory body.
1. General requirements:
1.1 Passport to be valid for a minimum period of six months.
1.2 Duly filled in and signed application form to be submitted in person or through an agent. Incomplete application will not be accepted.
1.4 The normal processing time for a Visa application is 8 weeks after the submission of requisite documents along with the Visa application form.
2. Documents Required
2.1. Visa Application form (No column to be left unfilled) duly signed along with photograph pasted at the designated space.
2.2. Copy of the Passport.
2.3. Copy of the Chinese ID (for Chinese Nationals)
2.4. Original Letter of Admission from the Indian Institute / University
2.5. Proof of finances to cover traveling expenses to and fro from India and all expenditure in India in connection with his / her education and stay.
2.6. Other documents as specified in the Checklist.
2.7. Bank Guarantee Certificate of minimum amount of RMB 1,00,000 or last 6 months of bank statement showing a minimum balance of RMB 1,00,000.
3. Procedure for submitting a VISA application:
3.1. Submission of all relevant documents mentioned in the checklist on the website is important for acceptance of the visa application at the Indian Visa Application Centre/Embassy.
3.2. It is a mandatory requirement to ensure that your photo is 2 inch x 2 inch (51mm x 51mm) in size with white background. Photos which do not meet this specification will not be accepted.
4 Note:
a. Students after their arrival in India will be required to register in the nearest FRRO/FRO within 14 days from the date of arrival. Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of it needs to be furnished to FRROs/FROs during Visa extension.
5. Download forms:
a. Checklist for Student Visa applications
b. Checklist for Student Visa applications (already enrolled &Intending to go to India to continue the same course in the same institute)
Research Visa
1. Applicable for foreign research scholars who desire to undertake research in India.
2. Applicable for Professors, teachers and scholars who are invited as visiting faculty by an Indian Institute/University.
3. Applicable to the members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc. expeditions
4. The normal processing time for a Visa application is 8 weeks after the submission of requisite documents along with the Visa application form.
Documents Required
1. Visa Application form (No column to be left unfilled) duly signed along with photograph pasted at the designated space.
2. Copy of the Passport.
3. Copy of the Chinese ID (for Chinese Nationals)
4. Original Letter of Admission from the Indian Institute / University
5. Recommendation Letter from the Institute / University of the applicant
6. Six sets of duly completed Form for Research Visa
7. Other documents as specified in the Checklist.
8. Bank Guarantee Certificate of minimum amount of RMB 1,00,000 or last 6 months of bank statement showing a minimum balance of RMB 1,00,000.
Download forms:
a. Checklist for Research Visa applications
b. Application for approval of Research Project
For Internship in India
Applicable for those who intend to pursue internship in Indian companies, Educational Institutions and NGOs.
The intern visa will be granted to those who have completed their graduation/post-graduation. The gap between the completion of graduation/post-graduation and the commencement of the internship should not be more than two year;
In case the internship is in a Company, the foreign national being sponsored by internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs. 3.60 lakhs per annum.
The normal processing time for a Visa application is 8 weeks after the submission of requisite documents along with the Visa application form.
Documents Required
1. Visa Application form (No column to be left unfilled) duly signed along with photograph pasted at the designated space.
2. Copy of the Passport.
3. Copy of the Chinese ID (for Chinese Nationals)
4. A letter from the Indian company/educational institution/NGO concerned sponsoring internship programme which enter-alia includes the following information;
1)Name of company/institute/NGO in India
2)Address
3)Phone/Fax
4)Email
5)Duration of internship in months
6) Annual remuneration to be received in INR
5. An undertaking from the company/organization concerned that they will ensure departure of the intern on completion of the internship;
6. Bank Guarantee Certificate of minimum amount of RMB 1,00,000 or last 6 months of bank statement showing a minimum balance of RMB 1,00,000.
4. Note:
a. Interns after landing in India will have to register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/ Foreign Registration Officer (FRO) concerned within 14 days of arrival in India if continuous stay is for more than 180 days.
