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Visa and Document Support

We manage visas, paperwork, appointments, and all required government registrations for your stay in India (including Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO)).

What are the Visa Requirements

Visa requirements can feel confusing—especially when you are managing your first move to India or relocating employees internationally.

India offers several visa categories for different purposes: employment, business, study, research, and long-term residence. Each visa type has specific registration requirements with the FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration Office). Everything Expats simplifies the process.

We help you understand which visa you need, prepare the right documents, and complete all required FRRO registrations on time.

What Is the FRRO and Why Does It Matter?

For most visas, FRRO registration must be submitted within 14 days of arrival into India, irrespective of the intended duration of stay.

The Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and Foreigner Registration Office (FRO) are government offices that handle:

✅ Registration of foreign nationals in India	✅ Visa extensions
✅ Changes to visa status	✅ Exit permits
✅ Address changes on Residential Permits	✅ Transfer of FRRO jurisdiction
✅ Change of passport on RP	✅ Change of entity on RP
✅ FRRO deregistration	✅ Visa conversion (in limited cases)
✅ New born baby visa and RP	✅ Police Clearance Certificate (PCC),
✅ C Forms (hotel/guest house registration)	✅ OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) related matters

Each major Indian city has an FRRO office. Smaller cities have FRO offices that report to the main FRRO office. Everything Expats guides you through this process with clear steps, document checklists, and complete support for online registration.

Understanding India's Visa System

India offers two main categories of visas:

Paper Visa's (which can be extended in India)

Other Paper Visas include : Project Visa, Transit Visa, Film Visa, Mountaineering Visa, Missionary Visa

Employment Visa (E1 & E2 Visas)

For individuals working in India

Typically issued for 1 year
Can be extended in India
Requires employer sponsorship
FRRO registration required within 14 days

Important: Employment visas are NOT available as E-Visas

Dependent Visa (E1X, E2X, B1X, B2X)

For family members (spouse, children) of Employment (E1, E2) or Business (B1, B2) visa holders

The visa category mirrors the primary visa holder
Requires separate FRRO registration
Individual RP issued for each family member

Business Visa (B1 & B2)

For business meetings, partnerships, or commercial activities

Does not permit employment
Can be extended in India

Entry Visa (X1)

Specifically for spouses and children of Indian citizens or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) holders

Separate category from dependent visas
Requires FRRO registration

Student Visa

For academic programs in India

Valid for the duration of the course
FRRO registration required

Research Visa

For scholars and researchers

Requires sponsorship from a recognized Indian institution
FRRO registration required

Tourist Visa

Can be issued for durations ranging from 1 month to 5 years

Duration depends on bilateral agreements between India and the applicant's country
Short-term visit only
Cannot be converted to a work visa while in India

E-visa's (which can't be extended in India

Important: Only certain nationalities are eligible for E-Visas of any kind.

E-Visa categories include:

✅ E-Tourist Visa	✅ E-Business Visa	✅ E-Conference Visa
✅ E-Medical Visa	✅ E-Medical Attendant Visa	✅ E-Ayush Visa
✅ E-Ayush Attendant Visa	✅ E-Student Visa	✅ E-Transit Visa
✅ E-Mountaineering Visa	✅ E-Film Visa	✅ E-Entry Visa

Critical Note: E-Visa's (which cannot be extended in India). No kind of visa can be converted to a work visa while in India.

Quick Reference: Visa Code Definitions

Visa Code	Visa Type	Who It's For
E1	Employment Visa	Foreign nationals working in India (skilled roles)
E2	Employment Visa	Foreign nationals working in India (other categories)
E1X	Dependent Visa	Family members of E1 visa holders
E2X	Dependent Visa	Family members of E2 visa holders
B1	Business Visa	Business visitors (primary category)
B2	Business Visa	Business visitors (secondary category)
B1X	Dependent Visa	Family members of B1 visa holders
B2X	Dependent Visa	Family members of B2 visa holders
X1	Entry Visa	Spouses/children of Indian citizens or OCI holders

When You Must Register with the FRRO

You MUST register with the FRRO based on:

✅ The category of your visa

✅The special instructions mentioned on your visa

Registration Timeline:

14 days - Most employment and dependent visas
180 days - Some visa categories
Exempt from registration - Certain short-term visas

Always check your visa for specific FRRO registration requirements.

You MUST also register with the FRRO after:

✅ Transfer of FRRO jurisdiction (for example, Pune FRO to PCMC FRO)

Registration is NOT needed for:

❌ Change of address (this is an update to existing RP)

❌Visa extensions (this is a separate FRRO service)

What the Registration Process Includes

The FRRO registration process is completed entirely online through the e-FRRO portal. Here is what happens:

Step 1: Online Application

Submit your details on the FRRO portal to get the process started.

Step 2: Document Upload

Passport copy, visa copy, address proof (rental agreement or C Form), employment letter or company sponsorship, supporting letters from the Indian company (request, address confirmation, and undertaking), passport-size photographs.

Step 3: Online Submission

In-person verification is not needed for 99.99% of FRRO registration applications—the entire process is completed online.

Step 4: Residential Permit (RP) Issued

You receive your RP as a PDF document (it does not need to be printed in your passport.)

Registration for Family Members and Dependents

If you are moving to India with your spouse, partner, or children, each family member needs their own visa and FRRO registration. What they'll need:

Dependent Visa

E1X or E2X for family members of Employment visa holders; B1X or B2X for family members of Business visa holders.

Supporting Letters from the Indian Company

Request letter, address confirmation letter, undertaking letter.

Separate FRRO Registration

Each family member registers individually.

Individual Residential Permit (RP)

Issued for each family member separately.

Proof of Relationship

Marriage certificate for spouses, birth certificates for children.

Address Verification

Rental agreement or C Form.

We know family moves can feel overwhelming. Our team helps you understand exactly what each family member needs, prepares all documents, and guides you through the process step by step.

Whether you are relocating one employee or an entire family, we make sure everyone is registered correctly and on time.

How Everything Expats Supports You

Before You Arrive (Visa Application Support):
Initiate the process by advising the procedure and the way forward. Collation of documentation for the visa application. Filling and generating visa application forms. Drafting the support letters needed for the visa application. Preparing the final visa application deck for the visit to the visa center. Tracking the ongoing status of the visa application from time to time. Review the visas obtained and provide our comments and share the pre-arrival and post-arrival steps to be kept in mind for arrival in India.

Before You Arrive (Visa Application Support):

Initiate the process by advising the procedure and the way forward.

Collation of documentation for the visa application.
Filling and generating visa application forms.
Drafting the support letters needed for the visa application.
Preparing the final visa application deck for the visit to the visa center.
Tracking the ongoing status of the visa application from time to time.
Review the visas obtained and provide our comments and share the pre-arrival and post-arrival steps to be kept in mind for arrival in India.

After You Arrive (FRRO Registration Support):
The FRRO registration is an online process and there is no physical presence of the applicant required for the registration, unless specifically asked. The registration is a time-sensitive process. Normally the registration application needs to be submitted over the e-FRRO portal within 14 days of arrival into India. Our process: ✅ Create a profile on the FRRO website and populate the application form. ✅ Prepare supporting letters from the Indian company. ✅ Collation of all documents required to be uploaded over the e-FRRO portal. ✅ Upload the supporting documents over the e-FRRO portal. ✅ Submit the online form over the e-FRRO portal on the expat's behalf.. ✅ Track the application over the e-FRRO portal. ✅ Review the RP issued by the FRO authorities and send confirmation email.

After You Arrive (FRRO Registration Support):

The FRRO registration is an online process and there is no physical presence of the applicant required for the registration, unless specifically asked. The registration is a time-sensitive process. Normally the registration application needs to be submitted over the e-FRRO portal within 14 days of arrival into India.

Our process:

✅ Create a profile on the FRRO website and populate the application form.

✅ Prepare supporting letters from the Indian company.

✅ Collation of all documents required to be uploaded over the e-FRRO portal.

✅ Upload the supporting documents over the e-FRRO portal.

✅ Submit the online form over the e-FRRO portal on the expat's behalf..

✅ Track the application over the e-FRRO portal.

✅ Review the RP issued by the FRO authorities and send confirmation email.

Ongoing Support:

✅ Change of Address on RP	✅ Change of Passport on RP
✅ Change of Entity on RP	✅ FRRO Deregistration
✅ Exit Permit	✅ OCI (New Application)
✅ Updating of existing OCI	✅ Police Clearance Certificate
✅ Transfer of FRRO Registration	✅ Visa and RP Extension
✅ RP Extension

Available in: Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi NCR, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Vadodara, Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar

Why This Matters
Missing FRRO deadlines can result in penalties or visa complications. We make sure you complete every step correctly and on time—so you can focus on your work and settling into India. Whether you are an HR team managing employee relocations or an individual moving for the first time, we make the visa and registration process clear and stress-free.

Why This Matters

Missing FRRO deadlines can result in penalties or visa complications. We make sure you complete every step correctly and on time—so you can focus on your work and settling into India.

Whether you are an HR team managing employee relocations or an individual moving for the first time, we make the visa and registration process clear and stress-free.