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Updated August 2023

Setting foot on an expedition to India proves to be a captivating adventure that frequently instills a desire for additional experiences within travelers. As time progresses, situations may materialize that trigger the necessity for an extended stay in this multifaceted and enchanting nation. This is where the concept of extending an Indian visa becomes important. It’s a process created for visitors who want more time to explore, delve deeper into its rich culture, or fulfill their commitments.

Read Wego’s guide on renewing your Indian visa, registration, procedure, documents, and other requirements.

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Indian visa extension 2023

The Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) is responsible for administering foreigner registration and immigration-related functions for visitors to India, which includes visa extension. The services offered by the FRRO are available online for all foreigners.

There is no requirement to make an appointment and visit the FRRO/FRO office for extended visas unless specifically called upon. In case of urgency, the foreigner can visit the FRRO/FRO office directly to process their visa extension.

Please note that electronic visas cannot be extended. Once you enter India, it is valid for the indicated duration. If your e-visa expires, you will have to apply for a new visa.

What are the required documents for visa extension?

The required documents vary depending on the type of visa. Here, we take a look at all the available visa types along with their respective requirements.

Medical Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
medical certificate
Registration Certificate or Residential Permit (RC/RP)

Medical Attendant Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
medical certificate
RC/RP

Student Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
bonafide certificate
Form S
RC/RP covering the visa period
financial guarantee

Employment Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
contract paper
request letter
undertaking letter
income tax paper
RC/RP

Business Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
business proof
RBI/GOI approval
undertaking letter
AIESEC letter
incorporation letter
Memorandum of Articles
Director Identification Number (DIN) No. page
income tax paper
balance sheet
RC/RP

Journalist Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
accreditation certificate
RC/RP

Research Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
bonafide certificate
financial resource proof
RC/RP

Conference Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
invitation letter
RC/RP

Project Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
contract paper
income tax paper
RC/RP
undertaking letter

Missionary Visa

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
RC/RP
request letter
undertaking letter
proof of missionary
registration
proof of GOI approval

Entry Visa for dependents of Employment Visa, Business Visa, Student and Research Visa

photo
passport & visa
passport of the principal visa holder
proof of residency
request letter
undertaking letter
RC/RP

Entry Visa (spouse or dependent of Indian citizen/Person of Indian Origin)

photo
passport & visa
passport of the principal visa holder
proof of residency
marriage certificate/birth certificate
proof of spouse/dependent of PIO
undertaking
RC/RP

Entry Visa (others)

photo
passport & visa
proof of residency
other documents
letter from Secretary, Auroville
letter from the Managing Trustee of Shri Aurobindo Ashram
RC/RP

Document specifications

only one copy of each document type has to be uploaded.
scanned documents should be in PDF format.
a single supporting document can have multiple PDFs. The maximum size of each PDF should be 1 MB.

Photo specifications

format – jpg
size – maximum 1 MB
the photo should portray the entire face, front view, eyes open
center the head within the frame and present the full head from the top of hair to bottom of chin
the background should be plain light colored or white background
no shadows on the face or on the background
bring the same photo along with the application form.
upload photo in passport size (3.5 x 3.5 cm or 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
upload photo portion only
do not upload a tilted, distorted, or blurred photo

How to apply for an Indian visa extension online?

The Indian visa extension process will include the following steps:

Step 1: User creation

Once you have assembled all the necessary documents, you may start your online passport renewal application via the link https://indianfrro.gov.in. Create your user ID/password by registering online into the portal.

Step 2: User authentication

A valid email ID and Indian mobile number are mandatory for obtaining the One Time Password (OTP). A valid email ID and mobile number also allow you to receive status updates/alerts at various processing stages.

Step 3: Log in with valid credentials

Once the user ID/password has been successfully created, you can submit an online application by selecting the appropriate service and uploading the requisite documents.

Step 4: Submit your online application and upload the documents

The application form should be carefully filled in, and errors avoided. Further, necessary documents and photographs should be uploaded online in the designated format. Note that failure to upload the documents and photograph would render the application submission unsuccessful.

Step 5: Successful submission of the application

The application would be duly scrutinized by visa officers only following a successful submission. Further, necessary instructions regarding the application, such as fee payment, correction of selected/desired service, re-uploading of documents and others, would be conveyed through email/SMS alerts.

Step 6: Make the online fee payment

You would be required to deposit the requisite fee, if any, for the service. The fee must be deposited online through the bank payment gateway available on the portal. The fee amount would be conveyed via email or SMS alerts.

Step 7: Receive status updates or alerts

At every stage of processing, the status of your application would be shared via SMS/Email. You can also track your status by logging into your dashboard through your registered email ID.

Step 8: Service granted/rejected

Upon the granting or rejection of your visa extension process, both would be properly informed to you. In case of a successful application, your visa extension certificate will be directly sent by post to the provided address as well as electronically to your registered email ID.

How to check the status of my Indian visa extension?

The status of your application will be shared via SMS/Email at every stage. Nevertheless, you can also track your status by logging into your dashboard at https://indianfrro.gov.in through your registered email ID.

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