Tips to Apply for Indian Visa: A Student?s Guide

Posted by visaonline on February 22nd, 2019

For student visa firstly, you need one original passport and photocopy of passport information and the signature page, also the passport must be signed with a validity of at least 6 months beyond the stay in India. Additional to this there should be at least two empty pages in the passport which will be used for Indian stamps. You need to sign an application form and the signature on the application should match the signature on the passport. Get the print of visa application form on two different pages and both should be signed. The first page should be signed under the photo and the second page should be signed at the bottom of the page. This is an application form available on the Indian Government website, click on the orange button on the left side that says “Regular visa application” to apply for Indian visa online. On completion of the visa application form just get the printout and remember not to click on "appointment and payment" at this stage.

Your need 2x2 passport size photo in front view, color and with plain or white background. Remember that you can’t put glasses in this photo, and it should not be stapled to the application. You can upload a digital photo while filling the form instead of providing a physical passport size photo.  For a student visa, you also need to get a letter from a recognized Indian educational institution that includes registration number in India confirming admission, financial arrangement for students while in India, duration and other details of the course. If you are planning to pursue a medical or paramedical course in India then you need to get a letter of approval or no objection certificate from the Ministry of Health, Government of India. You need a letter of approval or no objection certificate from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) for admission in engineering or technical institute in India.

When it comes to proof of residency, a clear photocopy of the applicant’s driving license or state issued ID is considered as best. The address mentioned on the ID should the same as the address mentioned on application form. Alternatively, you can attach a utility bill or a copy of the current lease that includes the signature of both landlord and tenant signature can also be accepted. Keep this in mind that spouse or dependent member of family accompanying the student visa must apply for an entry visa not for a tourist visa for the same period. Long term visa holder must register at Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. Travelers must leave India on or before visa get expired. The one who remains in India beyond the validity of their visa can face significant penalties and detention. If due to some reason there is a requirement of increasing the stay in India, then apply for a new visa. If you wish to apply for Indian visa these are certain points that need to be taken care of.