{"id":1661,"date":"2021-06-06T06:57:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T06:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/?p=1661"},"modified":"2021-06-06T06:57:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T06:57:28","slug":"immigration-law-manual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/","title":{"rendered":"IMMIGRATION LAW MANUAL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>WHAT IS VISA?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Visa is an official document that allows the bearer to lawfully enter a foreign country. The visa is mostly stamped or glued into the bearer\u2019s passport. There are various types of visas depending upon the type of visit. The main classification is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigrant or Permanent Visas,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-immigrant or Temporary Visas, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit Visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IMMIGRANT OR PERMANENT VISAS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of visa is issued to persons who aim to immigrate or settle permanently in a foreign country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>NON-IMMIGRANT OR TEMPORARY VISAS<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-immigrant visa is issued for a temporary period time after which the individual has to return to his home country. The classifications for the different kinds of non-immigrant or temporary visas are as follow-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Visitor visas are non-immigrant visa for persons who desire to visit to a foreign country temporarily for business, for tourism, or for a combination of both.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This type of visa is for a limited period of leisure travel and no business activities are allowed. In India, the visa is issued for 180 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Proof of admission and means of subsistence while in India must maintain to the Indian Embassy; a visa may be extended in India for the duration of the course of five years, whichever is less. Foreigners who want to study yoga, music, Vedic culture; dance, etc. must apply well in advance. Indian embassies may give visas for up to five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This kind of visa is issued for engaging in commerce in the country. In India, the duration for which a business visa is issued varies from 1-5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This kind of visa is issued to persons who are going for their treatment &amp; surgery in a foreign country. In the case of India duration of visa is six months, but can be extended on the prescription of the doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TRANSIT VISA<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers may sometimes require a transit visa to pass through a country to reach their destination country. Transit Visas are generally required when a person has a layover in a country of more than a few hours. A transit visa will generally be valid for a one-time journey and entry within fifteen days from the date of issue. If the journey is not completed within this period, a fresh transit visa will be required.\u00a0 A transit visa is only legitimate for direct transit, which cannot be more than three days for each visit. This period is not expandable except in case of extreme emergencies like strikes, traffic disruption, inclement weather, illness, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Type of<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Visa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0 Period for<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0which<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0granted<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of entries<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0India<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Documents\u00a0 required<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0With<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Application<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Extendable<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tourist<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0180 Days<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Multiple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NO<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Transit<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a015 Days<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return\/onward journey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ticket.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0NO<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Business<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a01-5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Multiple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents to prove\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bona fide purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Letter, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<b>\u00a0Employment<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 year or period<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0of contract<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Multiple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of employment as a\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled worker or at a high<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post, terms &amp; conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Student<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Period of\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0course<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Multiple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of admission in\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian institution.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Foreigner of<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indian<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Origin<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01-5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0years<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Multiple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of being Indian<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0origin.<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>EXTENSION OF VISA<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEDICAL VISA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original period of validity of Medical Visa\/Medical Attendant Visa may be up to one year or the period of treatment, whatever is less. The Indian Missions abroad may, however, grant a Medical Visa of six months validity with triple-entry as a default choice to all foreigners other than the nationals of 33 countries mentioned in paragraph 19(iii), (iv) &amp; (v). Medical Visa can be expanded for a further period up to one year by the FRRO \/FRO concerned with the production of medical certificate from a Government\/ ICMR\/ NABH\/ MCI\/ CGHS recognized hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EMPLOYMENT VISA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Employment visa may be expanded by the FRRO \/ FRO concerned beyond the original visa validity period up to a total period of five years from the date of issue of the original Employment Visa, on a year-to-year basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUSINESS VISA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case a Business visa is granted for less than five years by the Indian Missions, the same can be expanded up to a maximum period of five years liable to the turnover from the business actions, for which the foreign national has been granted a visa, is not less than Rs.1 crore per annum. Extension of Business Visa may be granted by the FRRO \/FRO concerned on a year-to-year basis. The period of extension shall not be beyond five years from the date of issue of the Business visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STUDENT VISA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign students who fail to certify for a course within the recommended course period may also be granted an extension of visa for a maximum of 3 attempts beyond the original course period as high as the concerned University permits the student to outright the course. FRROs \/ FROs are legitimized to grant permission to change the course or educational institution and extend \u2018Student Visa\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STAY VISA\/ RESIDENTIAL PERMIT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extension may be granted by FRRO\/ FRO concerned for one year at a time with the prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Applications for extension of Stay Visa or Residential Permit will be submitted online by the individual to the FRRO\/ FRO concerned in the C-FRO module online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper VISA vs Any other VISA-<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>The digital age of visas: eVisas and Electronic Travel Authorizations<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Electronic visas (also known as eVisas or online visas)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are modern digital visas that can be obtained by applying via the internet. Many countries have introduced eVisas for travelers of select nationalities to facilitate travel and improve security with the digitalization of data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Electronic travel authorizations (eTAs<\/b><b>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0are similar to eVisas, but feature an even more simplified application process and usually remain valid for a period of years, allowing multiple visits, while eVisas are typically more limited. Examples of eTAs are the US ESTA and the Canadian eTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Difference_between_an_eVisa_and_a_Visa_on_Arrival\" >Difference between an eVisa and a Visa on Arrival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Registration_of_VISA\" >Registration of VISA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Registration_of_VISA-2\" >Registration of VISA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Arrival_formalities\" >Arrival formalities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Residential_Permit\" >Residential Permit:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Report_of_absence_from_address\" >Report of absence from address:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Departure_formalities\" >Departure formalities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/khannaandassociates.com\/blog\/immigration-law-manual\/#Stay_at_Hotels\" >Stay at Hotels:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_an_eVisa_and_a_Visa_on_Arrival\"><\/span><b><i>Difference between an eVisa and a Visa on Arrival?<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between an eVisa and a visa on arrival (VOA) is that travelers can\u00a0<\/span><b>apply for an eVisa online before their journey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while VOAs can be obtained once they reach their destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visa on arrival is a visa that can be applied for and\u00a0<\/span><b>obtained when the traveler lands at an airport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in the destination country. A foreign visitor may be granted a VOA if they meet the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their nationality makes them eligible\u2014many countries only offer VOAs to citizens of certain states<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have the relevant documentation on their person<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They pay the fee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not any reason to deny them the visa, e.g. being on an international watchlist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a traveler has the option of applying for either an eVisa or a VOA,\u00a0<\/span><b>it is advisable to choose the eVisa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_VISA\"><\/span><b>Registration of VISA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>NRI<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PIO<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>OCI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_VISA-2\"><\/span><b>Registration of VISA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, they do not require visa to<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit India.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PIO card holders do not require a<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa to visit India for a period of\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 years from the date of issue of\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PIO card. They can stay for up to 180 days In India without registration to FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office).<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport is the primary travel\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">document. OCI has a life long<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple entry permit to enter the<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">country. They can stay in India\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for any duration without registration to FRRO (Foreigner Regional\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Office) or local\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">authorities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Note:- <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indian Immigration will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards (including handwritten PIO cards), along with valid foreign passport, as valid travel document till December 31, 2021, instead of earlier deadline i.e. September 30, 2020. Indian Immigration Check Post(s) will continue to consider all PIO card valid for exit from\/entry into India till December 31, 2021 as last and final opportunity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conversion of Business VISA to Employment VISA<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business visa shall be non-convertible and non-expendable beyond 5 years from the date of issue. At time of issue of Business visa, India Missions\/Posts must make it clear to the foreigner that a Business visa cannot be converted to any other kind of visa during his\/her stay in India except in the following circumstances and with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a) Business visa can be converted to \u2018X\u2019(Entry) Visa if a foreigner who has come to India on Business visa marries an Indian national during the validity of his\/her visa and does not intend to continue on Business Visa. Such conversion would be considered subject to fulfilment of following conditions:\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(i) Submission of a copy of registered Marriage Certificate, and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(ii)\u00a0 Report from the FRRO\/FRO concerned about their marital status which will inter-alia include his\/her antecedents, confirmation about their living together and security clearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b) Business visa in case of Persons of Indian Origin, who were otherwise entitled for \u2018X\u2019 (Entry) Visa but have entered into India on Business visa, can also be converted to \u2018X\u2019 Visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c) Business visa of the foreigners who fall ill after their entry into India rendering them unfit to travel and require specialized medical treatment may be converted to Medical visa if they are eligible for grant of Medical Visa and medical certificate is obtained from government \/ government recognized hospitals. In such a case, \u2018X\u2019 visa of family members\/ attendant accompanying the foreigner (whose \u2018Business\u2019 visa is converted into Medical Visa) may also be converted into Medical Attendant [Med X] visa co-terminus with the Medical visa of the foreigner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On conversion of Business visa into \u2018X\u2019 visa \/ Medical visa\/ \u2018Med X\u2019 visa, the following 13 endorsement shall be made on the Passport \/ Residential Permit &#8211; \u201cEmployment\/Business not permitted\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acts governing \u201cStay by Foreigners in INDIA\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sr no<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Acts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Passport (entry in India) Act, 1920<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prescribes specific authorization of foreigner\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nationals on their valid travel documents\/passports<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for allowing entry into the country. The foreigner\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coming to India are required to get visa from Indian<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mansion\/posts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Foreigners Act, 1946<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It regulates the entry of foreigners into India, their<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presence therein and their departure therefrom.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939 and\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Registration of foreigners Rules, 1992<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It mandates that certain category of foreigners whose<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended stay in India is more than the specified period<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or as provided in their visa authorization are required<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get themselves registered with the registration\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">officer.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rules &amp; Regulations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arrival_formalities\"><\/span><b>Arrival formalities:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every person entering India by air, land or sea is required to complete the Embarkation\/ Disembarkation card (D\/E card) proforma (Form \u2018D\u2019 \u2013 Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992).<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residential_Permit\"><\/span><b>Residential Permit:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential permit is issued at the time of registration, its validity being the period of stay specified in the visa. Application for extension of the Residential Permit should be made at least <\/span><b>two <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">months before its expiry to the nearest Registration Officer in the prescribed form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Report_of_absence_from_address\"><\/span><b>Report of absence from address:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If at any time a foreigner who is required to register proposes to be absent from his\/ her registered address for a continuous period of eight weeks or more; or is changing the registered address; or is finally departing from India, he shall, before leaving, inform in person, or through an authorized representative, or by registered post to the jurisdictional Registration Officer of his\/ her intention to leave, either temporarily or permanently. In case he\/ she are moving to another address in India, the new address should also be intimated to the Registration Officer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Departure_formalities\"><\/span><b>Departure formalities:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every registered foreigner who is about to depart finally from India shall surrender his\/ her certificate of registration either to the Registration Officer of the place where he\/ she is registered, or of the place from where he\/ she intends to depart, or to the Immigration Officer at the port\/ check post of exit from India. If the certificate is surrendered to any authority other than the Immigration Officer of the post or check post of exit, a receipt indicating such surrender of the document may be obtained and shown to the Immigration Officer. It is not necessary for a foreigner (except a citizen of Pakistan or Afghanistan) to seek exit\/ departure clearance from the Registration Officer of his\/ her place of registration. Such a foreigner can straightaway depart from the Immigration Check Point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_at_Hotels\"><\/span><b>Stay at Hotels:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All foreigners who stay at hotels, guesthouses or places of such nature should furnish on arrival particulars for filling in the hotel register, sign therein, and also furnish the required particulars at the time of departure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Penalties<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Financial Penalty for Overstay and \/ or non-Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sr no.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration of Overstay and\/or non-registration\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>period<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Financial Penalty (in Indian Rupees)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day up to 15 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 days to 90 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5000\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91 days up to 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10000\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20000\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Financial penalty in cases of (a) Tibetans, (b) Buddhist monks from Mongolia &amp; (c) categories of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan nationals, who are eligible for grant of Long Term Visa (LTV) for regularization of overstay and\/or non-registration<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sr no.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration of Overstay and\/or non-registration\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>period<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Financial Penalty (in Indian Rupees)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 day to 90 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">91 days up to 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 2 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100\/-<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; WHAT IS VISA? &nbsp; A Visa is an official document that allows the bearer to lawfully enter a foreign country. The visa is mostly stamped or glued into the bearer\u2019s passport. There are various types of visas depending upon the type of visit. 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