What are the supporting documents required for Registration ?

Registration requirements for foreign national

DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED FOR REGISTRATION

    1.EMPLOYMENT VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport Colour Photograph on white background.
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo-page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Copy of the appointment letter and employment contract
    • Proof of annual income (USD 25,000 & above paid in cash with the details of their components from company in prescribed format. Any income /salary component paid in kind by the company is not considered for calculation of minimum salary of USD 25,000 per annum.) document
    • For increase in salary, undertaking from the company for income-tax compliance of increased salary amount from the date of increase
    • If employed by NGO, monthly salary/stipend certificate from the NGO for honorary work to be submitted with ID proof such as PAN card, Passport of the authorized signatory of the salary certificate (in prescribed format).
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Those arriving as interns on VIE Programme, letter from the company specifying the period of such program subject to maximum one year.
    • Any other supporting documents

    2.STUDENT VISA REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Original bonafide certificate from the educational institutions bonafide certificate in given format only acceptable
    • Study in seminaries and other theological institution, undertaking from applicant and his/her sponsor that foreigner will not be engaged in Missionary activity or any other occupation paid or unpaid.
    • Financial sustenance bank letter or copy of passbook, for minors, bank letter or copy of passbook of applicants father/mother
    • For change of college/course prior permission from the FRO & letter for cancellation of admission/NOC from previous institution
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    3.JOURNALIST VISA REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement , copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner , letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any, (to be submitted after approval)
    • Any other supporting document

    4.MISSIONARY VISA REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval)
    • Any other supporting document

    .BUSINESS VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo-page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Letter addressed to FRO by Business firm about the nature and duration of the Business
    • Letter from AIESEC in case of internship/project based work shop
    • Letter from the AIESEC to show that the company would pay the subsistence allowance or arrange for boarding and lodging
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Relevant documents from the concerned authority according to the business activity such as Technical meeting/board meeting/manpower recruitments/pre & post sales activity etc.
    • Any other supporting document

    6.PIO CARD REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo-page, page indicating passport validity, original PIO card and copy of PIO card, and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Undertaking to be furnished that the PIO card holder is not having ration card and voter ID card.
    • Any other supporting document

    7.MEDICAL VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarized lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Medical report from recognized/specialized hospital/ treatment centre specifying the period of treatment with patient details. Treating doctor s name and signature with hospital seal and nature of illness
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of the applicant)
    • Any other supporting document

    8.MEDICAL ATTENDANT (MED-X) VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo-page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Medical report from recognized/specialized hospital/ treatment centre specifying the period of treatment of patient, nature of illness and medical attendant details, treating doctor s name and signature with hospital seal (if registering separately not accompanying the patient)
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    9.RESEARCH VISA REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Bona fide certificate from the educational institute (in the prescribed format only). It should indicate duration of the Research and name of Professor/Guide
    • Late Registration Fee payable , if any (to be submitted as DD after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    10.X/ENTRY/DEPENDANT VISA REGISTRATION :

    • X/ENTRY/DEPENDANT VISA REGISTRATION
    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Copy of Marriage Certificate duly solemnized /registered in India (if married in India). If married abroad, marriage certificate to be authenticated/certified by concerned Indian Mission abroad/Apostille If parents, spouse on employment/ business, letter from the company/firm
    • Indian Origin proof wherever applicable
    • Copy of parents passport/visa and residential permit if parents are registered with this office
    • If own property in India
      • (a) copy of RBI clearance for purchase wherever applicable,
      • (b) copy of registration certificate of property
    • For training in military establishment
      • (a) letter from the local defence training establishment,
      • (b) letter from the Ministry of Defence.
    • For social community work in NGO sponsored by AIESEC under exchange program
      • (a)A letter from AIESEC to show that NGO would pay the substance allowance or arrange for boarding and lodging
      • (b) Proof of registration of NGO
      • (c) Letter from NGO
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of the application)
    • Any other supporting document

    11.PROJECT VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Copy of the invitation/appointment letter and project contract
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    12.TOURIST VISA REGISTRATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarized lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Letter from airport/Letter from the foreigner regarding travel itinerary, if certificate from airport is not available (tourism cases)
    • Copy of permission from concerned foreign mission (re-entry) wherever applicable.
    • Fees if applicable, if any (to be submitted as DD after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    13.TIBETAN REFUGEES REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Tibetan entering on special entry permit :
      • Valid special entry permit with proper immigration stamp of entry of the check-post with one photocopy
      • Recommendation letter from Tibetan Reception Centre/Tibetan Settlement Officer/ CTA or any other authority so designated by Central Govt.
      • If student, document as per Student Visa
      • If employed, document as per Employment Visa
    • Tibetan born in India:
      • Birth certificate issued by Tibetan Welfare Office/Tibetan Settlement Officer
      • Registration certificate of both parents along with recommendation letter from Tibetan Centre/Tibetan Settlement officer/CTA or any other authority designated by the Central Govt.
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    14.CONFERENCE VISA REGISTRATION :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Copy of invitation to the conference/workshop
    • Late Registration Fee payable, if any (to be submitted after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    15.RETURN VISA APPLICATION:

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport colour Photograph on white background
    • Request letter addressed to FRO (Only in case of Delay / Overstay)
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo-page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian immigration)
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Copy of onward/return ticket (within 90 days of departure from India)
    • Copy of RC/RP
    • Copy of acknowledgement for Visa extension under consideration, wherever applicable
    • Fee payable, if any (after approval of application)
    • Any other supporting document

    16.FOR DUPLICATE RP

    • Application forms
    • Recent Passport size colour Photographs (Two Nos) on white background
    • Request letter addressed to the FRO.
    • Original passport and Copy of Passport Photo page, page indicating passport validity, Visa Page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian immigration, copy of RP/RC if available, and acknowledgement for police complaint on loss of RP/RC.
    • Any other supporting document.

    17.FOR ARRIVAL ON TRANSFER :

    • Application form
    • Recent Passport size colour Photographs (Two Nos) on white background
    • Request letter addressed to the FRO.
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration, original and copy of RP/RC
    • Invitation letter/ Transfer letter from company for Employment/ Business visa holders
    • For students
      • a) Bona fide certificate from new institution
      • b) Letter of cancellation of admission from the previous institution
    • Any other supporting document.

    18.FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS & OTHER INFORMATION :

    • Application form
    • Request letter addressed to the FRO.
    • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration
    • New address proof copy of valid and notarized lease agreement copy of copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill and a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner or letter from hostel/hotel or copy of C form
    • Any other supporting document.

    19.PIO SCHEME APPLICATION / REGISTRATION:

    • Prescribed application form are available on website www.mha.nic.in/ www.boi.gov.in Please download and fill manually
    • Applicants residing within the jurisdiction of Asansol_Durgapur Police Commissionerate shall apply for issue of a PIO Card addressing to the Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division, NDCC II Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 and submit to FRRO Delhi, East Block – VII, Level 2, Sector –I, R. K. Puram, New Delhi -110066 ( TelNo- 011-26711384, Fax- 011-26711348, Email: frrodli@nic.in )
    • Applicant must have a valid passport and valid Indian visa with minimum remaining validity of 6 months and 3 months respectively
    • The following documents are required for PIO card application in Two sets
      • Filled in Application form
      • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration
      • Copy of present valid visa, if it is extended
      • Copy of Registration Certificate/Residential Permit/ Stay visa issued by FRO Asansol-Durgapur.
      • Proof of Indian Origin (Required documents)

    • Applicants Birth Certificate, Parents’ marriage certificate and Indian Passport (in case of minor) and applicant s Indian Passport (valid/cancelled or surrender certificate, if held)
    • Marriage certificate and valid Indian Passport/ holding Indian Origin proof of Spouse
    • If cases of difference in name of applicant in Indian passport, Gazette copy of change of name or copy of Deed Roll for name change
      • Employment/business documents of the applicant, if he/she is employee in India or having business in India
      • School/College/University certificate, if the applicant is studying in India
    • Address proof copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house owner & ID proof of the owner such as PAN card/Electoral ID
    • Two passport size photographs (35 mm X 35 mm), 2 stamp size photographs (with clear background, ears clearly visible, no spectacles and caps)
    • Demand Draft of Rs.15,000/- for adult & Rs.7,500 for minors (below 18 years) to FRRO Delhi in person or through authorized representative.
    • For detailed clarification visit www.mha.nic.in / www.boi.gov.in

    20.OCI MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES:

    • Application form for OCI and miscellaneous services can be filled online and downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Home affairs (www.ociindia.nic.in) and printout taken
    • The following documents are required for OCI misc application in duplicate (application along with documents):
    • Filled application form
    • Copy of New and old passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, U visa page, and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration)
    • Copy of the applicant s OCI card (photo page, page indicating applicant s address details (Page No.1 andNo.4)
    • In case of loss of OCI card/passport, FIR copy to be submitted
    • Address Proof :
      • (a) copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or
      • (b) copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from
        house owner & ID proof of the owner such as PAN card/Electoral ID
    • Two photographs of 51mm X 51 mm size without border on light coloured background (Not on white or off-white background) with ears clearly visible, no spectacles and caps)
    • Demand Draft of Rs.1,400/- in case of issuance of new OCI card for new Passport and Rs.5,500/- for loss/damage. The DD to be drawn in favour of “Pay & Accounts Officer (Secretariat), MHA payable at New Delhi” (along with 1 xerox copy of the DD), issued within last 15 days of submission of application. DD shall be taken separately for each applicant
    • NOTE : OCI registration certificate and U visa shall be re-issued by availing this service, each time a new passport is issued up to the completion of 20 years of age and once after completing 50 years of age. In case of loss/damage of OCI document(s), the personal interview is mandatory for re-issue.

    21. OCI SCHEME FOR APPLICATION/ REGISTRATION :

    • Application of OCI card (can be filled online and downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Home affairs (www.ociindia.nic.in) Form XIX, Part A can be filled online and printout taken, Form XIX, Part B has to be filled by hand after the printout is taken)
    • Applicant’s valid passport and valid Indian visa with minimum remaining validity of 6 months and 1 month respectively
    • The following documents in duplicate are required for OCI application:
      • Filled Application form
      • Original passport and copy of passport (photo page, page indicating passport validity, visa page and page indicating arrival stamp of Indian Immigration
      • Copy of Registration Certificate/ residential permit/ Stay visa issued by FRRO/FRO office, if held
      • Indian Passport (valid/cancelled or surrender certificate)
      • In case of minor, copy of Applicant s birth certificate, parent s marriage certificate, Parent’s Indian passport (valid/cancelled/ surrender certificate), Foreign passport and OCI card (if held) or Applicant s birth certificate, parent s passport and their birth certificate and marriage certificate, grandparent s Indian Origin proof (if applied on the basis of grandparent s Indian Origin proof)
      • In cases of difference in name of applicant in Indian passport,
      • Gazette copy for change of name or acknowledged copy of petition for name change or copy of Deed Roll for name change.
      • Employment/business documents of the applicant, if he/she is employee/engaged in business in India
      • Copy of School/College/University certificate, if the applicant is studying in India
      • Address Proof :
        • (a) copy of valid & notarised lease agreement or
        • (b) copy of recent electricity bill or telephone bill along with a letter from house
          owner & ID proof of the owner such as PAN card/Electoral ID
      • Two passport size photographs (51 mm X 51 mm), without border on light coloured background (not on white or off-white) , ears clearly visible, no spectacles and caps)
      • Demand Draft of Rs.15,000/- for each applicant drawn in favour of Pay and Accounts Officer (Secretariat) MHA payable at New Delhi . Those already hold PIO card may submit DD of Rs.1,400/- for Adult and Rs.8,000/- for Minor (along with 1 xerox copy of DD), issued within last 15 days of submission of application. DD shall be taken separately for each
      • All public documents like marriage certificate / birth certificate which are issued outside India by any Government agency other than the Government of India should preferably be Apostilled.