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Click here and check if registration is required Click e-FRRO to sign up
(OR)
Show your visa at Office of International Affairs
Read the instructions to begin the application
and Collaborations (OIAC) to check if
process
registration is required
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Supporting documents
Photograph
Passport
Visa
Bonafide letter - A proof of study
Eligibility letter - Letter of invitation
Proof of residence
Click here for photo and document requirement
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FORM S - Proof of stay Eligibililty letter
e-FRRO Record your details at the College office
This is mandatory for all the foreign students Upload invitation letter from OIAC
irrespective of whether they require e-registration or
online registration process not
If e-FRRO registration is required, collect BONAFIDE Any discrepancies/ modifications,
LETTER from the college bearing your program please contact OIAC before
details and FORM S unique ID number uploading
oiac@[Link]
06 Staying in campus residence Staying outside the
hall? Complete the formality at campus?
Complete the
application
Chief Wardens Office Get the document
Room #105 from landlord of the
FORM C - Proof of residence Level 1, EDU Building, MAHE apartment/ hotel
Upload only mandatory documents
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Submit application Follow up
Status of e-FRRO registration shall directly be Applicant shall receive his/her 'Residence Permit (RC/RP) within 10-12 days of
sent to the registered email of the applicant submission
If no update, please sign in to the e-FRRO portal and check the status
Keep a tab on your e-mail for
RC/RP can be downloaded from the portal
updates A copy of the RC/RP should be sent to OIAC for office records
Applicant must ensure to leave the country on/ before the expiry of this RC/RP despite
of the visa validity period
Applicant should carry the RC/RP along with the passport for verification at the airport
immigration desk
oiac@[Link]
FAQs
Q. What is e-FRRO?
e-FRRO is an online service portal for foreigners to complete FRRO registration without requirement of visiting the office.
Q. Who is eligible for FRRO registration?
If the Indian visa has an endorsement stating ‘FRRO registration required’, applicant must complete the online registration formality within 14 days
of arrival in India.
Q. How to apply for e-FRRO?
Foreigners are required to create a User-ID for registering online on e-FRRO portal. This user-ID is required to apply for various Visa and Immigration
related services in India viz. Registration, Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, Exit Permit etc, without any hassle and obtain the service(s) without
visiting FRRO office.
Q. Are there any charges for the registration?
No charges are levied for registration. However late registrations are subject to penalty. The fee has to be deposited online through bank payment
gateway to the FRRO.
Q. Who will assist the applicant?
e-FRRO involves completely online application submission and document upload, for which no facilitation is required by any intermediary/ agents etc.
The foreign nationals are required to apply online by themselves.
Q. Whom to contact for immediate assistance during the application process?
Contact OIAC MAHE or FRRO Support Centre in Bangalore.
Q. Does the applicant need to visit FRRO office after applying online?
No. The applicant need not take appointment or visit FRRO office unless specifically called upon by the concerned officer.
Q. Do the services involve any payment?
Yes. Upon successful uploading of application and documents, the applicant would be intimated to deposit the requisite fee online, if any, based on
the service availed. The fee has to be deposited online through bank payment gateway to the FRRO.
Q. What happens if there is delay in fee payment or document uploading?
Applicant would be liable for prosecution/fines as per Indian laws, for any delay in fee payment/document upload/not attending interview etc.
Q. How to know about status of the application?
Applicants will be notified about the status at every stage of processing via SMS/Email. They may as well log in to e-FRRO dashboard through their
registered email-ID/password.
Q. What to do in emergency/exigency?
Applicant can approach the concerned FRRO office directly in case of exigency/emergency. Ensure that the services granted are electronic and not
manual to avoid hurdles at the Immigration Check Posts.
oiac@[Link]