Indian Visa Extension Online Application | Extension Indian Regular Visa

Why this matter?

The Government of India helps travellers apply for Indian visa extension who are currently in India and are worried about their visas expiring soon. They can fulfill their conditions under Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs). For those people they also have to go through a detailed process.

Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for the people who stuck in India

The people who will be allowed to travel to the destination countries are as follows:

• A person should be the citizen of that country where he will travel.
• A Person should be the visa holder for at least one year in that destination country.
• Green card and OCI holders will be allowed to travel to the destination country.

There are also the Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for the people who are from India and have some medical emergency or death in the family. Such a person will apply to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) or to any agency that is affiliated by MoCA for this purpose.

Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) Indian national who stuck outside the country

Such people have to register themselves to the Indian embassy in the countries where they are stuck. But they give first priority to the people who are migrants, labourers, short term visa holders whose visas have expired, people with medical emergencies, ladies who are pregnant, those people who want to return to India because of any death of the family member and students. The cost will be paid by the traveller.

How to Extend an Indian Visa While in India?

All eligible foreign nationals can apply for India e-Visa extension entirely online through the e-FRRO portal without visiting the Indian FRRO offices in person. However, the applicants are called upon to the FRRO office in certain conditions. 

Benefits of Online Indian Visa Extension

• You can apply online using a stable internet connection and a compatible device such as a mobile or a laptop.
• The entire process is simple, fast and paperless, saving time of foreign nationals applying for an extension.
• You can apply for e-Visa services such as registration, visa extension, exit permit and other related services.
• The e-Visa extension approval is sent directly to the applicant’s registered email address.
• For further related queries, you can contact us.

Process of Indian Visa Extension

Follow these 3 steps to apply for an Indian e-Visa extension:

1. Fill out the Online Application Form

Applicants simply need to fill the online application form available on the portal with the exact details as mentioned in their official documents, including their passport.

2. Make Payment and Receive Confirmation

Once you’re done filling up the application form, pay the required fee for extension using a credit/debit card or PayPal. After successful payment, you’ll receive payment confirmation at your email.

3. Receive Your Visa Extension Approval

Wait for at least 7 - 10 working days, the e-Visa extension approval will be sent directly to your registered email ID.

Important:

• Refresh your email or check your spam folder in case you do not receive your e-Visa approved confirmation mail.
• Contact the Indian Visa Extension customer support anytime you need assistance with your application.
• Keep both hard and soft copies of your approved visa extension as you’ll need both.

Document Required for the Extension of Visa

In order to submit your Indian visa extension application you need to submit the following documents:

• Passport Copy: Upload a clear and colored scan of your passport’s first page containing all your information with your photo.
• Latest Indian Visa Copy: Attach a clear scanned copy of your latest approved Indian visa.
• Applicant Photograph: A recent and colored photograph of the applicants is required with no heavy edits.

  Additional Applicant Photo Requirements:

  • Use jpg format for your photo with front facing view and applicant’s open eyes.
  • The photo must be taken against a plain white or light colored background.
  • The face of the applicant should be without any shadows or glare.
  • The photo should be in passport size 3.5 x 3.5 cm or 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
• Residence Proof of India: Provide any one of the following residence proof:
• Form C copy issued by a Hotel or Lodge
• Utility bill (electricity, municipal, or landline telephone bills) of the landlord for an individual who is living with a relative or a friend. And a copy of the landlord’s identity card.
• A copy of the first page, last page, and the page showing the validity of a lease and license agreement, if it is a rented accommodation.

How can I get a C Form?

Please visit https://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/FormC/accom_reg.jsp?t4g=NM7D4485 to get a C-form for address proof in India.

Go to sign up. Select register as an individual house. Generate username and password with details of the house owner. Now log in, go for a new c-form, enter details of the applicant and upload a photo (of applicant). After final submission, go to bulk c-form print, download recently submitted c-form, upload the pdf file here in your application.

Additional documents required for different Visa types:

Extension for different types of Indian regular Visa may ask for different documents which are mandatory to submit. Following are the mandatory documents required for extension of different types of the regular Visa.

• Medical Visa:
  • Medical Certificate: A letter issued from the hospital where the patient is to undergo treatment. It must be a recognized hospital.
  • RC/ RP: Registration Certificate/Residential Permit
• Medical Attendant Visa
  • Medical Certificate: A letter issued from a recognized hospital where the patient is to undergo treatment.
  • RC/ RP
• Business Visa
  • Business Proof: Documents that show the authenticity of the business.
  • RBI/ GOI Approval: RBI/GOI issues a permission letter in situations where there is a collaboration or when ventures are held jointly.
  • Incorporation Letter
  • AIESEC Letter: For internships, AIESEC issues a letter to business visa applicants.
  • Memorandum of Articles: This is the first and last page showing details of Directors.
  • DIN No. Page: The page where the Director’s Identification Number is displayed.
  • Undertaking Letter: A letter of undertaking written by any authorized staff member of the company, or by one of the company’s directors.
  • Balance Sheet: Balance sheet that shows the company’s turn over.
  • Income Tax paper
  • RC/ RP
• Conference Visa:
  • Invitation letter: Invitation letter from the Conference organizer justifying extension of visa
  • RC/RP: Registration -Certificate/ Residential Permit
• Entry visa:
  • Registration Certificate: FRRO/FRO Registration Certificate/Residential Permit Of The Entry (X-1) Visa Holder
  • Undertaking from Sponsor/Parents: Undertaking Of Parents Along With Passport And Visa/OCI Copies (In Case Of Minors)
• Journalist visa:
  • Accreditation Certificate: Accreditation Certificate From Press Information Bureau.
  • Registration Certificate and Stay Visa: Registration Certificate And Stay Visa (If Any).
  • Letter from Ministry of External Affairs: Approval Letter For The Ministry Of External Affairs, Govt. Of India For Visa Extension.
• Long term visa:
  • Tenant Verification: Verified/Stamped Copy Of Tenant Verification Form From Jurisdictional Police Station (In Case Of Rented Accommodation).
  • Unhcr Card: Copy Of UNHCR Card (Photo Page) Indicating Date Of Issue And Validity.
  • RC/RP:
• MISC SP visa:
  • Bonafide Certificate: Letter From Bureau Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama/Central Tibetan Authority Certifying Bonafide Tibetan National.
  • Tenant Verification: Verified/Stamped Copy Of Tenant Verification Form From Jurisdictional Police Station (In Case Of Rented Accommodation).
  • Certificate of Identity: Photo Page, Page Indicating Validity (Certificate Of Identity).
• Student Visa
  • RC/ RP covering the visa period: Registration Certificate/Residential Permit
  • Residence Proof: This can be any of the following: (i) Form C copy issued by a Hotel or Lodge (ii) utility bill (electricity, municipal, or landline telephone bills) of the landlord for an individual who is living with a relative or a friend, and a copy of the landlord’s identity card (iii) a copy of the first page, last page, and the page showing the validity of a lease and license agreement if accommodation is rented (iv) a confirmation letter from your institution if you are a student staying in a hostel.
  • Financial guarantee: (i) verified statement of account for 3 years belonging to the Student (visa holder), sponsor, or parent and/or (ii) a fixed deposit certificate belonging to the Student (visa holder), sponsor, or parent and/or (iii) a financial institution issued loan sanctioning letter, if an educational loan is taken and proof of liquid assets if the source is not 100% loan and/or (iv) every other supporting document as they relate to scholarships or liquid assets being presented.
  • Bonafide certificate (Form S)
• Employment Visa:
  • Contract Paper: A letter of employment with the salary details and period of employment among other things.
  • Income Tax paper: Form 16/ or for applicants who have lived in India for more than one year, an Income Tax return. A bank deposit slip as a proof of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for the active financial year.
  • Undertaking Letter: A signed letter of undertaking with full name and phone number written by an Indian host or any authorized individual.
  • RC/ RP
  • Request Letter: An extension letter written by the company showing the period for which extension will cover. The proof of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) payment must also be attached.
• Missionary Visa:
  • Undertaking Letter: Undertaking Letter Duly Signed By An Indian Host Or An Indian Authorized Signatory With Name, Phone No., Designation And Copy Of A Photo-ID Ensuring Repatriation, If Anything Adverse Comes To Notice.
  • Registration certificate: FRRO/FRO Registration Certificate/Residential Permit Of The Missionary (M-1) Visa Holder.
  • Request Letter: Letter of request from a missionary.
  • Missionary Registration Certificate: Certificate Of Registration Of Missionary In India.
  • Audit Report: Certified Audit Report Of The Missionary For The Last Financial Year.
  • FCRA: FCRA Approval, If Any.
  • Tenure of Missionary Work in India: Letter From Missionary Mentioning The Applicant’s Duration Of Missionary Work In India.
• Temporary Landing Permit:
  • Tenant Verification: Verified/Stamped Copy Of Tenant Verification Form From Jurisdictional Police Station (In Case Of Rented Accommodation).
  • Travel Ticket: Copy Of Confirmed Air Ticket.
  • TLP Letter: Letter /Documents Justifying TLP Extension.

List of Sample Documents:

Indian Visa Extension Fees:

To complete the process of your online India visa extension, you may be required to pay visa extension fees. The Indian government extension visa fee is usually dependent on the country and type of extension-visa. You can pay with a credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa or UnionPay).

There are:

• Service Fee
• Government Fee

The Government could apply an additional actual fee/penalty fee in case of longer stay than authorised or not returning to their third country. The Actual/Penalty will be calculated after submission of application.

The Actual/Penalty fee will need to be paid after submission of visa extension application if any.

Applicants are advised to apply minimum 2 week in advance:

These rules sometimes change at short notice. The information which is given should be used as a guideline only. For more information passengers should refer to the newest information which is published by the government for their destination or home town.

Extension of Visa after May 17 2020:

All the travellers wished to stay for a longer period and they are seeking extension in their visa beyond the period stipulated. Then they will need to pay the requisite fee if they receive a message from the Visa extending authority by the Government of India.

• Applicants are advised not to submit many applications for extension of visa.
• Multiple submissions can delay your extension.

For appointment, contact respective FRRO Support Centres as given below: