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e-visa will be granted for a period up to 60 days with double entry on e-Tourist Visa and e-

Business Visa and triple entry on e-Medical Visa. In the case of e-Medical Visa, extension may

be granted up to 6 months on case to case basis on merits of each case by the FRRO/ FRO

concerned.

6 Conditions for e-Visa

e-Visa shall be non-extendable except in the case of e-Medical Visa as mentioned in para 5

above. e-visa is also non-convertible except in specific cases. Regarding conversion of e-visa to

other categories of visa, please see the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this

website.

7 Fee for e-Visa

Fee for e-Visa for nationals of various countries will be fixed by the Government from time to

time.

8 Repeat visits

e-Visa will be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner.

II. VISA-ON-ARRIVAL

9 Eligibility

Visa-on-Arrival is granted to a Japanese national who is visiting India for business, tourism,

conference and medical purposes. This facility shall not be available to the citizens of Japan if

the person or either of his / her parents or grandparents (paternal or maternal) was born in, or was

permanently resident in Pakistan. This facility shall not be available to holders of

Diplomatic/Official passports and UN Passport holders having Japanese nationality.

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10 Procedure for applying for Visa-on-Arrival

Japanese nationals would be required to fill an application form and approach the “Visa Counter”

at the designated airport on arrival. After checking the eligibility criteria and payment of fee,

the Immigration officer would then stamp Visa-on-Arrival on the passport.

11 Entry points

Visa-on-Arrival is provided to Japanese nationals only at 6 designated international airports

namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

12 Validity

The Immigration officer may grant a double entry Visa-on-Arrival valid up to 60 days to the

citizens of Japan.

13 Conditions for Visa-on-Arrival

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Visa-on-Arrival shall be non-extendable and non-convertible to any other type of visa except in

specific cases. Regarding conversion of Visa-on-Arrival to other categories of visa, please see

the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website.

14 Fee for Visa-on-Arrival

A fee of Rs 2000/- or equivalent in foreign currency per passenger (including children), will be

charged from each Japanese national.

III. TRANSIT VISA

15 Eligibility and other conditions

A transit visa is granted to a foreigner for the sole purpose of enabling him/ her to travel through

India to a destination outside India. A person who desires to make two entries into India in

transit in the course of the same journey can be granted a transit visa valid for two entries and for

stay in transit for a period not exceeding 3 days for each journey.

16 Validity

A transit visa will ordinarily be valid for a single journey and for entry within 15 days from the

date of issue. If the journey is not performed within this period, a fresh transit visa will be

required. A transit visa is only valid for direct transit, which cannot be more than 3 days for

each visit. This period is not extendable except in case of extreme emergency like strike, traffic

disruption, inclement weather, illness, etc.

17 Persons in direct transit through India

A transit visa is not required by a foreigner passing through, in direct transit by air, and

travelling onward through India, provided he/she does not leave the specified precincts of the

airport. A transit visa is not required by a foreigner who does not leave the ship while it halts

at an Indian port.

IV. TOURIST VISA

18 Eligibility

A Tourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight

seeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, attending a short term yoga programme, short

duration medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine etc. and no

other purpose/ activity. [Short term yoga programme means a yoga programme not exceeding 6

months duration and not issued with a qualifying certificate/ diploma etc.]

19 Validity

Validity of a tourist visa will be as specified below:

(i) Multiple entry Tourist Visa may be granted for a period of 10 years to the nationals of

USA, Canada and Japan with a stipulation that “continuous stay during each visit shall

not exceed 180 days and registration not required”.

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(ii) In respect of nationals of other countries (except for nationals of 33 countries mentioned

below), Multiple entry Tourist Visa may be granted for a period of 5 years as a default

option. Grant of 5-year Tourist Visa will be with the stipulation “Continuous stay during

each visit shall not exceed 90 days and registration not required”. However, in the case of

nationals of UK, continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days.

(iii) In respect of nationals of 30 countries i.e. (1) Iran, (2) Egypt, (3) Libya, (4) Qatar, (5)

Iraq, (6) Syria, (7) Sudan, (8) Tunisia, (9) Kuwait, (10)Yemen, (11) Algeria,

(12)Bahrain, (13) Turkey, (14) Morocco, (15) Kyrgyzstan, (16) Turkmenistan, (17)

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), (18) Lebanon, (19) Afghanistan,

(20) Saudi Arabia, (21) Uganda, (22) Congo, (23) Ethiopia, (24) Nigeria, (25) Belarus,

(26) Somalia, (27) South Sudan, (28) Kazakhstan, (29) Uzbekistan and (30) Sri Lanka,

duration of visa will be decided by the concerned Indian Missions/ Posts subject to a

maximum of 5 years with the stipulation “continous stay during each visit shall not

exceed 90 days and registration not required”.

(iv) In respect of nationals of Bangladesh and China, provisions as available in the bilateral

agreements/ policy guidelines, as issued from time to time, will be applicable.

(v) Tourist visa is not available to Pakistan nationals.

(vi) In the case of foreign nationals of Pakistan origin, Tourist Visa will be granted for a

period of 3 months with single entry.

20 Conditions of Tourist Visa

Tourist Visa shall be non-extendable and non-convertible to any other type of visa except in

specific cases. Regarding conversion of Tourist Visa to other categories of visa, please see the

general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website.

21 Repeat visits

There shall be a gap of at least 2 (two) months between two visits to India on a Tourist Visa in

respect of nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan origin and

Stateless persons. In case any foreign national falling in this category and who has not been

issued a 5-year Tourist Visa at the discretion of the Mission is required to visit India again within

a period of 2 months after his/her last departure due to any exigent situation, such foreign

national may be granted a fresh Tourist Visa. The applicant should furnish an undertaking on the

following lines:-

(a) That the purpose of his/her visit is because of an emergent situation.

(b) That he/she is not engaged in Business activities, nor in Employment or pursuing

studies/research etc. in India.

22 Group Tourist Visa

Foreign tourists travelling in groups of not less than four members, under the auspices of a

recognized travel agency can be granted Group Tourist visa for group tourism in India. The

Group Tourist Visa will be granted only on the online mode under the IVFRT. In order to avail

of this facility, the travel agency concerned shall mandatorily fill in the applications online on

website www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. The Mission/ Post concerned will issue Group Tourist

Visa (T- 2) after necessary checks.

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V. MEDICAL VISA

23 Eligibility and other conditions

A medical visa (MED Visa) is granted to a foreigner whose sole purpose is to seek medical

treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centres in India. In case the

foreign national desires to avail of treatment under the Indian systems of medicine, his/her case

will also be considered.

Hospital Authorities must share the documents issued by them e.g. medical invitation letter,

appointment letter etc. as per the format given in Appendix II on the official email ID of

concerned Indian Mission/ Post. Further, the hospital authorities should also provide letter to the

foreign nationals (patients/ attendants) for extension of visa and registration in the formats given

in Appendix III and Appendix IV respectively for submission to the FRRO/ FRO concerned.

24 Validity of visa and extension of visa (in respect of all foreign nationals other than Pakistan

and Bangladesh nationals)

The initial period of validity of Medical Visa (MED Visa)/Medical Attendant Visa (MED X Visa)

may be up to a period of one year or the period of treatment, whichever is less. The Indian

Missions/ Posts abroad may, however, grant a Medical Visa of 6 (six) months validity with triple

entry as a default option to all foreign nationals other than the nationals of 33 countries mentioned

in para 19 (iii), (iv) & (v) above.

Medical Visa can be extended for a further period up to one year by the FRRO /FRO concerned

on production of medical certificate from a Government/ ICMR (Indian Council of Medical

Research)/ NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers)/ MCI

(Medical Council of India)/ CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) recognized hospital.

Any further extension will be granted only by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

In the case of Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, visa validity, extension of visa and number of

entries permitted etc. will be governed by specific provisions. Please see ‘Visa to Pakistani

nationals’ and ‘Visa to Bangladeshi nationals’ on this website.

25 Visa to attendant/ family members

(i) Attendants/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment may be

granted Medical Attendant visa (MED X visa) co-terminus with the ‘Med Visa’ of the

patient. However, minor children accompanying a parent, who has come for medical

treatment on a Medical Visa, may be granted ‘X-Misc.’ visa co-terminus with the

Medical Visa of the principal visa holder.

(ii) In the case of foreign nationals other than Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals, not more

than two persons (attendant or family member) may be allowed at a time for the grant of

‘MED X’ visa. In the case of Pakistan nationals, only one attendant will be allowed. In

the case of Bangladesh nationals, three attendants may be allowed.

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(i) Foreign nationals (other than Pakistan nationals) holding Medical/ Medical Attendant

Visa for a period exceeding 180 days will be required to get themselves registered with

the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India.

(ii) If the Medical / Medical Attendant Visa is valid for a period of 180 days or less, no

registration would be required.

(iii) Pakistan nationals holding a Medical Visa will be required to register themselves with

the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 7 days of arrival in India, irrespective of the duration

of the visa.

(iv) Pakistan nationals holding a Medical Attendant Visa will be required to register

themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 24 hours of arrival in India,

irrespective of the duration of the visa.

27 Obligation on Hospitals/ hospital administrators

Hotel keepers and others are required to submit details of the foreigners who have been provided

with lodging/ sleeping facility in their premises in the prescribed form “C” (Appendix – V).

Hospitals/ hospital administrators should write ‘hospital’ and ‘hospital administrators’ in place of

‘ hotel’ and ‘hotel managers’ in this form.

VI. EMPLOYMENT VISA

28 Eligibility conditions

An Employment visa is granted to a foreigner who is a highly skilled and/or qualified

professional. Employment Visa shall not be granted – (i) for jobs for which qualified Indians are

available and (ii) for routine, ordinary or secretarial/clerical jobs. Employment visa is not

granted to a citizen of Pakistan.

The foreign national being sponsored for an employment visa in any sector should draw a gross

salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum. However, this condition of annual floor limit on

income will not apply to : (a) Ethnic cooks employed by foreign Missions in India (this will not

apply to ethnic cooks employed in commercial venture), (b) Language teachers ( other than

English language teachers) / translators (this will not include teachers employed to teach

particular subjects in foreign language), (c) staff working for the concerned Embassy/ High

Commission in India, (d) foreigners, eligible for ‘E’ visa for honorary work with the NGOs

registered in the country without salary, (e) foreign teaching faculty employed in the South Asian

University and the Nalanda University, and (f) Circus artists.

The salary threshold limit of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum will be worked out taking into account

the salary and all other allowances paid to the foreign national in cash and also perquisites like

rent free accommodation etc. which are included in the salary for the purpose of calculating

income tax. Such perquisites should be quantified and indicated in the Employment Contract.

In respect of foreign nationals engaged as teaching faculty at the level of Assistant Professors and

above by the Central Higher Educational Institutions viz. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs),

Central Universities (CUs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of

Management (IIMs) and Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), the

minimum salary limit for grant of Employment visa will be Rs.9.10 lakhs per annum.

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Nationals of Bangladesh, who are married to Indian nationals and who are not eligible for

registration as OCI cardholder must draw a minimum salary of Rs. 9.10 lakhs per annum for

being eligible for grant of Employment Visa.

Note:

(1) In case of foreign nationals coming on Employment visa for a period of less than one

year, the minimum salary requirement will be worked out on pro-rata basis.

(2) Foreigners employed in BPO/ ITES are not eligible for exemption from annual threshold

income limit.

29 Other foreign nationals eligible for Employment visa

(a) Foreign nationals coming to India as consultant on contract for whom the Indian

company pays a fixed remuneration (this may not be in the form of a monthly salary).

(b) Foreign artistes engaged to conduct regular performances for the duration of the

employment contract given by Hotels, Clubs, other organizations.

(c) Foreign nationals who are coming to India to take up employment as coaches of national

/ state level teams or reputed sports clubs

(d) Foreign sportsmen who are given contract for a specified period by the Indian Clubs/

organizations (This will not include foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial

sports events in India on contract (including coaches), for whom appropriate visa would

be B-Sports visa).

(e) Self-employed foreign nationals coming to India for providing engineering, medical,

accounting, legal or such other highly skilled services in their capacity as independent

consultants provided the provision of such services by foreign nationals is permitted

under law.

(f) Foreign language teachers/ interpreters.

(g) Foreign specialist Chefs (For Foreign Specialist Chefs employed in commercial venture,

the minimum salary criteria of Rs.16.25 lakhs per annum will be applicable).

(h) Foreign Circus Artists

(i) Foreign engineers/ technicians coming to India for installation and commissioning of

equipment / machines / tools in terms of the contract for supply of such equipment /

machines / tools.

(j) Foreign nationals deputed for providing technical support/services, transfer of know-

how/services for which the Indian company pays fees/royalty to the foreign company.

(k) Foreign journalists, who intend to travel to India to work in Indian media organizations.

(l) Employees / Managers coming to India for non journalistic activities within media

organizations.

30 Duration of Employment Visa/ Registration requirements / extension of Employment Visa

(Other than Japanese nationals)

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(a) Duration of Employment Visa

Category Duration of Employment Visa

(i) A foreign technician/expert coming to India in

pursuance of a bilateral agreement between the

Government of India and the foreign government, or in

pursuance of a collaboration agreement that has been

approved by the Government of India

Duration of the agreement or for a

period of five years, whichever is less,

with multiple entry facilities

(ii) Highly skilled foreign personnel being employed in

the IT software and IT enabled sectors

Up to three years or term of

assignment, whichever is less, with

multiple entry facilities

(iii) Foreigner coming for employment not covered in

(i) or (ii) above

Up to 2 (two) years or the term of

assignment, whichever is less, with

multiple entry facility

(b) Registration : If the Employment visa is valid for a period of more than 180 days, the

foreign national concerned should register with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of

arrival. In the case of Employment Visa issued for a period of 180 days or less, registration is not

required with FRRO/FRO.

(c) Extension of Employment Visa : The Employment visa may be extended by the FRRO /

FRO concerned beyond the initial visa validity period, up to a total period of 5 years from the

date of issue of the initial Employment Visa, on an year to year basis.

31 Specific provisions relating to the grant of Employment visa to Japanese nationals

(a) Duration of Employment Visa

Category Duration of Employment Visa

(i) Japanese technicians or experts coming to India in

pursuance of bilateral arrangements between the

Government of India and the Government of Japan or in

pursuance of arrangements between non-governmental

organizations that have been approved by the

Government of India.

Duration stated in the arrangement

or for a period of five years,

whichever is less, with multiple

entry facilities

(ii) Japanese applicants who are not covered under (i)

above but are highly skilled and qualified professionals

employed by a company, organization or industry in the

IT software and IT enabled sectors in India.

Three years with multiple entry

facility

(iii) Japanese applicants who are highly skilled and

qualified professional coming to India for employment

by a company, organization or industry in India or

engaged in an undertaking in India on contract not

covered in (i) and (ii) above.

Three years with multiple entry

facility

(b) An extension of the period of stay for 2 more years beyond the initial 3 years may be

granted to those Japanese applicants who entered India with visa mentioned in (ii) above, in

accordance with the procedures determined by the GOI. In respect of Japanese applicants

covered by (iii) above, an extension of the period of stay for 2 more years on a year to year basis

beyond the initial period of 3 years may be granted subject to provision of necessary documents.

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(c) A multiple entry dependent visa may be issued to the family members (spouse and

children who are dependent on the applicant and forming part of the same household) of the

nationals of Japan mentioned in (a) above.

(d) Japanese nationals holding Employment (E) Visa and their dependents holding

dependent Visa may be granted Residential Permit co-terminus with the validity of the

Employment/ Dependent Visa as the case may be. Japanese nationals who are required to

register with the FRRO/ FRO concerned need not be present in person in the FRRO/ FRO for

initial registration or for subsequent extension of visa/ Residential Permit and this may be done

through an authorized representative.

32 Employment visa for foreigners wishing to work with NGOs registered in India

A foreigner who wishes to come to India for honorary work (without salary) with NGOs

registered in India may be granted multiple entry Employment [‘E-4’] Visa for one year initially.

The foreigners eligible for honorary work with the NGOs may be paid an honorarium upto a

ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per month. The visa may be extended by FRRO / FRO concerned for a total

period of 5 years from the date of issue of the initial Employment Visa, on year to year basis.

33 Visa to family members of a foreigner granted Employment Visa

Family members / dependents of a foreigner who is granted `E’ visa may be granted dependent

visa of appropriate sub-category. Its validity shall be co-terminus with the validity of the visa of

the principal visa holder [or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian

Mission]. Such family members may also obtain Student/Research Visa etc. provided they are

otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa. Dependent visa of the family members/ dependents of

such foreign national can be extended by the FRRO/ FRO concerned for a total period of 5 years

from the date of issue of the initial visa, co-terminus with the visa of the principal Visa holder.

34 Conversion of Employment Visa

Employment Visa will be non-convertible to any other type of visa except in specific cases.

Regarding conversion of Employment visa to other categories of visa, please see the general

policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website.

35 Conversion of ‘E-3X’ visas to ‘E’ visas of the spouse of an employee on intra-company

transfer.

The conversion of ‘E-3X’ (Entry) visa of the spouse of an employee on intra-company transfer

into Employment Visa may be permitted within the country , subject to the applicant fulfilling all

the conditions laid down for grant of Employment Visa, with prior approval of the Ministry of

Home Affairs.

36 Conversion of ‘X-2’ Visa of nationals of Bangladesh married to Indian nationals into

Employment Visa.

‘X-2’ Visa of nationals of Bangladesh married to Indian nationals, but not entitled to registration

as OCI cardholder, may be converted into Employment Visa, on application, by the Ministry of

Home Affairs. He/ she must draw a minimum salary of Rs. 9.10 lakhs per annum. The period of

such visa will be for one year and can be extended on an yearly basis (without any limit) by the

FRRO /FRO concerned. Any change in the employer will be permitted only with the prior

approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division). If he/she discontinues the

employment, his/her visa may be converted into ‘X-2’ Visa.

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37 Change of Employer

No change of employer shall be permitted during the currency of the Employment Visa, except in

cases of change of employment between a registered holding company, Joint Ventures &

Consortiums and its subsidiaries and vice-versa or between subsidiaries of a registered holding

company, Joint Ventures & Consortiums. Change of employment would be permitted at a senior

level e.g. managerial or a senior executive position and/ or at a skilled position e.g. a technical

expert. Prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs is required for change of employment.

VII PROJECT VISA

38 Eligibility

Project visa is granted to foreign nationals coming to India for execution of projects in the power

and steel sectors, subject to the following conditions:-

(1) The Visa would be project specific. In no circumstances would the person be allowed to

be engaged in another project either of the same company or of a different company.

(2) The period of visa would be initially for a period of one year or for the actual duration of

the project/ contract, whichever is less, with multiple-entry facility. The visa can be

extended for another one year by the State Government/ UT Administration concerned.

Any further extension of visa can be granted only by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(3) The Project Visa would be issued only for skilled/highly skilled persons. However, the

Missions/Posts may grant visa for not more than two chefs and two interpreters.

(4) A person coming on Project Visa will not be allowed to take up employment in the same

Indian company for a period of two years from the date of commissioning of the project.

(5) The Indian Company engaging the foreign national for executing the project / contract

would be responsible for the conduct of the foreign national during his/her stay in India

and also for the departure of such foreign national upon expiry of visa.

(6) In case the project/contract site falls in the Protected/Restricted Area, the grant of PAP/

RAP should be integrated with the grant of Project Visa. In all such cases, prior

clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs shall be obtained.

(7) The foreigner coming on Project Visa will have to register himself/herself with the

FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival if the validity of visa is for more than

180 days. If the validity of visa is for a period of 180 days or less, registration would not

be required.

39 Sector specific ceilings

Sector-specific ceilings on the maximum number of Project Visas allowed for each project in

Power and Steel sectors are given below:-

A. Power

(i) A block of two units may be considered as one project.

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(ii) Where the main plant equipment ─ Boiler, Turbine, Generator (BTG) ─ and its sub-

systems are sourced from foreign Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the

maximum number of foreign personnel allowed may vary from 50 to 70.

(iii) For an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project, where the main plant

and equipment, its sub-systems and full or part of the Balance of Plant (BOP) is sourced

from foreign OEM, the maximum number of foreign personnel allowed may vary from

76 to 125. This would be for an EPC project consisting of two units of 660 MW and

above with supercritical technology.

In case, the number of units is more than two in a project, the maximum number of

foreign personnel allowed would be as indicated below:-

Additional unit

(admissible to additional

units resulting in project

size exceeding 600 MW

capacity)

Where main plant

equipment (BTG) and its

sub-systems are sourced

from foreign OEM

EPC project where main

plant and equipment, its

sub-systems and full or part

of the Balance of Plant

(BOP) is sourced from

foreign OEM

1st additional Unit 105 187

2nd

additional Unit 122 219

3rd

additional Unit 140 250

4th additional Unit 157 281

(Note: To qualify as a separate project for additional units at the same location, a gap of

minimum one year in the date of award of contract shall be considered necessary between two

such projects)

(iv) Wherever, for a project, Flue Gas Desulphurization System (FGD) is also sourced from a

foreign supplier, an additional number of 25 foreign personnel is recommended. For a

project with larger numbers of units (more than two), the additional number of foreign

personnel would be as follows:

1st additional unit - 37

2nd

additional unit - 44

3rd

additional unit - 50

4th additional unit - 56

B. Steel

(i) In case of green field projects – 10% of the total skilled manpower deployed per million

tonne capacity or 300 persons, whichever is lower.

(ii) For Brownfield projects – 5% of the total skilled manpower deployed per million tonne

capacity or 150 persons, whichever is lower.

(iii) The total manpower requirements of the project should be determined at the stage of

conceptualization of the project by the sponsoring authority with a flow chart.

(iv) Foreign manpower requirement beyond the above limits may be examined by a Standing

Committee having members from Ministries concerned.

(v) For the purpose of determining the capacity of the unit, it should be the approved

capacity as certified by the Ministry concerned of the Government of India in respect of

PSUs. In respect of Private sector Steel units, the basis of capacity may be as per the

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financial disclosure statement of a Scheduled Bank or RBI-approved Non Banking

Financial Company (NBFC) duly authenticated and certified.

(vi) For ongoing projects with contractual obligation, deployment of foreign personnel may

exceed the guidelines based on examination by the Ministry of Labour & Employment on

the merits of each case.

VIII. BUSINESS VISA

40 Eligibility

A Business visa is granted to a foreigner for the following purposes –

(i) Foreign nationals who wish to visit India to establish an industrial/business venture or to

explore possibilities to set up an industrial/business venture, other than Proprietorship

Firms and Partnership Firms, in India.

(ii) Foreign nationals coming to India to purchase/sell industrial products or commercial

products or consumer durables.

(iii) Foreign nationals coming to India for technical meetings/discussions, attending Board

meetings or general meetings for providing business services support.

(iv) Foreign nationals coming to India for recruitment of manpower.

(v) Foreign nationals who are partners in the business and/or functioning as Directors of the

company.

(vi) Foreign nationals coming to India for consultations regarding exhibitions or for

participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs etc.

(vii) Foreign buyers who come to transact business with suppliers/ potential suppliers at

locations in India, to evaluate or monitor quality, give specifications, place orders,

negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or services procured from India.

(viii) Foreign experts/specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing

project with the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings

with Indian customers and/or to provide technical guidance.

(ix) Foreign nationals coming to India for pre-sales or post-sales activity not amounting to

actual execution of any contract or project.

(x) Foreign trainees of multinational companies/corporate houses coming for in-house

training in the regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.

(xi) Foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and / or conducting

business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.

(xii) Foreign academicians/ experts coming under GIAN (Global Initiative for Academic

Networks).

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(xiii) Crew members of scheduled/ non-scheduled flights operated by scheduled airlines, non-

scheduled and chartered flights operated by non-scheduled airlines and special flights.

(xiv) Foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural events/ activities with

remuneration. [Such foreign nationals intending to visit India to participate in cultural

events/ activities for short duration without remuneration may be granted Entry (X-Misc.)

Visa.]

(xv) Foreign nationals who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on contract

(including coaches) like Indian Premier League, Indian Soccer League, etc. with

remuneration. They may be granted ‘B-Sports’ Visa with multiple entry facility for

appropriate period. Such a foreign national shall comply with all the statutory obligations

like payment of taxes, etc.

41 Conditions for grant of Business Visa

(i) The foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing (sufficient proof of

his/ her financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will be checked

thoroughly while granting the visa).

(ii) The foreign national should not be visiting India for the business of money lending or for

running a petty business or petty trade or for full time employment in India, etc.

(iii) The foreign national shall comply with all other requirements like payment of tax

liabilities etc.

42 Duration of Business Visa & other conditions

(A) Validity of Business visa will be as specified below:

(i) Business Visa may be granted with 10 years validity with multiple entry facility

to the citizens of the United States of America or Canada or Japan or Untied

Kingdom or South Africa. This visa shall be issued with the stipulation that

“continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and registration

not required.”

(ii) In respect of nationals of other countries (except for nationals of 33 countries

mentioned below), Multiple entry Business Visa may be granted for a period of

5 years as a default option. Grant of 5-year Tourist Visa will be with the

stipulation “Continuous stay during each visit shall not exceed 180 days and

registration not required”.

(iii) In respect of nationals of 30 countries i.e. (1) Iran, (2) Egypt, (3) Libya, (4)

Qatar, (5) Iraq, (6) Syria, (7) Sudan, (8) Tunisia, (9) Kuwait, (10)Yemen, (11)

Algeria, (12)Bahrain, (13) Turkey, (14) Morocco, (15) Kyrgyzstan, (16)

Turkmenistan, (17) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), (18)

Lebanon, (19) Afghanistan, (20) Saudi Arabia, (21) Uganda, (22) Congo, (23)

Ethiopia, (24) Nigeria, (25) Belarus, (26) Somalia, (27) South Sudan, (28)

Kazakhstan, (29) Uzbekistan and (30) Sri Lanka, duration of visa will be

decided by the concerned Indian Missions/ Posts subject to a maximum of 5

years with the stipulation “continous stay during each visit shall not exceed

180 days and registration not required”.

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(iv) In respect of nationals of Bangladesh, China and Pakistan, provisions as

available in the bilateral agreements/ policy guidelines, as issued from time to

time, will be applicable.

(B) In the case of urgent request, the Indian Missions/ Posts may provide visa for business

travel within 48 hours of application.

43 Specific provisions relating to the grant of Business Visa to Chinese nationals.

Business visa may be granted to Chinese nationals under the following three broad categories:

(a) Missions/Posts abroad may grant 6 months multiple entry B-visa to Chinese

nationals who can produce a letter of invitation from a ‘Recognized Indian

Organization’ with the stipulation that the period of stay shall be less than 90

days on each visit. [‘Recognized Indian Organization’, referred to above means

recognized chambers of commerce or industry associations or other trade

bodies, public sector undertakings, government approved joint ventures, liaison

offices or private sector companies who are members of a recognized chamber of

commerce or industry association or other trade body.]

(b) The Missions/Posts abroad may grant 60 days single entry visa to Chinese

nationals who cannot produce any invitation letter from a recognized Indian

organization but produces a letter of request from a duly authorized Chinese

organization. [‘Duly authorized Chinese Organization’ referred to above means

Ministries and Commissions of State Council, the Governments of all Provinces,

Autonomous Regions and Municipalities directly under the Central Government,

and Foreign Offices & Bureaus of Economy and Commerce thereunder and

departments and units recognized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.]

(c) The Head of Mission/Head of Post may approve issuance of short term single

entry B-visa to Chinese nationals not exceeding 60 days, who cannot produce

any documentary proof referred at (a) and (b) above.

B-visa of Chinese nationals may be extended by FRRO / FRO concerned as follows:

(i) FRRO / FRO concerned may extend the 180 days B-visa up to one year with

multiple entry visa facility, on a recommendation of the ‘Recognized Indian

Organization’ and on being satisfied about the genuine and bonafide business

activities.

(ii) FRRO / FRO concerned may, depending on a case-to-case basis and on merits,

extend 60 days B-visa up to 180 days with multiple entry visa facility, on a

recommendation from the ‘Recognized Indian Organization’ and on being

satisfied about the genuine and bonafide business activities.

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All Business Visa holders are required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned in

case the aggregate stay in India on Business Visa exceeds 180 days during a calendar year.

45 Other conditions

Business Visa shall be non-convertible to any other type of visa except in specific cases.

Regarding conversion of Business Visa to other categories of visa, please see the general policy

guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website.

46 Grant of extension of stay to foreigners holding a Business visa

In case Business visa is granted for a period less than five years by the Indian Missions, the same

can be extended up to a maximum period of five years subject to the gross sales/turnover from

the business activities, for which the foreigner has been granted visa, is not less than Rs.1 crore

per annum (to be achieved within 2 years of setting up the business or date of initial grant of B

visa, whichever is earlier) [This condition will be applicable in case of Business Visa covered

under para 40 (i) above.] In other categories, visa extension shall be subject to submission of

documents of proof of doing business/ consultancy. Extension of Business Visa may be granted

by the FRRO /FRO concerned on year-to-year basis. The period of extension shall not be beyond

five years from the date of issue of the Business visa.

47 Visa to family members of a foreigner granted Business visa

Family members/dependants of a foreigner who is granted `B' visa shall be granted dependant

visa of appropriate sub-category. Its validity shall be co-terminus with the validity of the visa of

the principal visa holder or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian

Mission. Such family members may also be granted Student/ Research Visa, etc provided they are

otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa.

48 Grant of India Business Card to Businessmen from SAARC countries

An India Business Card will be issued to businessmen from SAARC countries who are eligible

for a multiple entry Business Visa for a period of three years or more. The validity of the India

Business Card will be co-terminus with the validity of the Business Visa. The India Business

Card will help in facilitation at the immigration counters for expeditious immigration clearance.

The businessman issued such an India Business Card will also have to carry the passport

containing the Business Visa sticker for entry into India. On issue of a fresh Business Visa, a

fresh India Business Card will be issued. While submitting the application for a fresh Business

Visa, the individual will have to surrender the India Business Card already issued.

49 Grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors

Permanent Residency Status (PRS) will be granted to foreign investors making investment under

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) route. This scheme will not be applicable to Pakistani citizens

or third country nationals of Pakistani origin. To be eligible, the foreign investor should invest a

minimum of Rs. 10 crores to be brought within 18 months or Rs.25 crores to be brought within

36 months. The foreign investment should result in generating employment to at least 20 resident

Indians in every financial year. This scheme will be applicable to only foreign investors fulfilling

the above mentioned eligibility conditions, his/ her spouse and dependents. Top management

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executives will not be covered by this scheme and they will have to come on normal Employment

Visa.

The foreign investor promising investment as per the aforesaid threshold limit will be granted an

initial business visa ‘B-4 Visa (Investor)’ for 18 months or 36 months, as the case may be

(depending on the level of investment promised), without any stay stipulation. There will be no

requirement of registration with FRRO / FRO concerned. Spouse and dependents of the investor

will be granted ‘B-4X’ Visa co-terminus with the Business Visa of the investor on the same

terms and conditions. After fulfillment of the eligibility conditions, the foreign investor and his/

her spouse/ dependents may submit an application for Permanent Residency Status (PRS) online

to the FRRO/ FRO concerned.

PRS will be granted for a period of 10 years with multiple entry. This can be renewed for another

10 years. There will be no requirement of registration with the FRRO/ FRO concerned. Foreign

investor holding PRS will be required to submit to the FRRO/ FRO concerned every year a copy

of the Form FC-GPR, the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets filed with RBI by the

Indian company receiving FDI & the RBI’s acknowledgement letter to that effect and the Income

Tax Return filed before the Income Tax Department so to ensure that he/she is fulfilling the

conditions regarding investment. He/ she will also be required to submit to the FRRO/ FRO

concerned every year details regarding employment generation for resident Indians based on self-

certification by the statutory auditor of the Indian investee company.

If the PRS cardholder is staying in a Hotel or Lodge, it is mandatory for the hotel keepers/ others

to submit Form ‘C’ (Appendix V) to the FRRO/ FRO concerned. PRS holder should inform

change of address/ change of passport to the FRRO/ FRO concerned.

PRS will serve as a multiple entry visa without any stay stipulation. PRS holders will be allowed

to purchase one residential property for dwelling purpose. Transfer of immovable property

acquired by PRS holder under the PRS Scheme needs to comply with the provisions of FEMA

Regulations. Spouse/ dependents of the investor who are granted PRS will be allowed to take up

employment in private sector on the basis of the PRS with the permission of the FRRO/ FRO

concerned. The minimum salary limit of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum prescribed for grant of

Employment visa to foreign nationals will not be applicable in such cases. Spouse/ dependents of

the investor who are granted PRS can undertake studies in India without a separate Student Visa.

No specific permission will be required from FRRO/ FRO concerned for this purpose. However,

prior to undertaking studies in India, they shall intimate concerned FRRO/ FRO about the details

of the institution wherein they are seeking admission along with duration & subject of the course.

IX STUDENT AND RESEARCH VISA

50 Eligibility

A Student visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective is to pursue on-campus, full time

(structured) courses (including English and other language courses and vocational education) at

educational institutions (Central/ State Government Educational Institutions & Private

Educational Institutions) duly recognized by statutory regulatory body and have acquired

statutory authorization to conduct the course(s) complying with GST regulations. The foreigner

should produce proof of admission to a full time course in a recognized educational institution

in India. In case of admission in a medical or para-medical course, the foreigner should produce

a letter of approval or a " No Objection Certificate" from the Ministry of Health. The foreigner

should be a person of assured financial standing (A letter of support from the parent/guardian

accompanied by a bank guarantee/ certificate may be accepted for this purpose). The foreigners

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should also produce evidence of transfer of adequate funds for at least 4 months sustenance in

India, or produces travelers cheques for a similar amount.

Note:

(1) No Student Visa will be issued to foreign nationals sponsored by franchise Educational

Institutes running off-campus centres, Study Centres of Open Universities offering

distance learning programmes, Educational Institutes running “outreach” programmes

and offering courses without any statutory sanction from regulatory authorities.

(2) Student Visa will not be issued for pursuing ‘Short Term Courses’ in India which are not

recognized. List of recognized courses under vocational education is available in the

website of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) – www.aicte-india.org.

(3) Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India

and the details of such NRO account is to be furnished to FRRO / FRO concerned during

registration / visa extension, as proof of financial sustenance.

(4) Indian Missions/ Posts shall obtain prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for

issue of Protected Area Permit (PAP)/ Restricted Area Permit (RAP) if the place of study

falls within the Protected/ Restricted Area. (5) At the time of admission, the Educational Institutions shall inform the foreign student as

to whether the said Educational Institution falls within the Protected/ Restricted Area

notified by the Government. In case, the Educational institution falls within the

Protected/ Restricted Area, the Educational Institution concerned shall advice the foreign

student to obtain PAP/ RAP from the Indian Mission/ Post concerned while applying for

Student Visa.

(6) Student visa may also be granted to foreigners for joining the following private

Institutions for the duration of the course or for one year, whichever is less, and on the

conditions prescribed: (1) NIIT, (2) APTECH, (3) Tata Infotech, (4) Software

Technology Group , and (5) DSK Global Education & Research Limited, Pune

These institutions must be conducting course(s) at their own educational/ institutional

premises and not at franchise educational institute or off-campus centre.

51 Validity

Indian Missions/ Posts may grant Student visa to nationals of all countries for a maximum period

up to five years or for the duration of the academic course of study, whichever is less (excluding

nationals of Pakistan and Bangladesh). The validity of Student Visa shall not exceed 5 years. A

maximum of four entries per academic year may be allowed to foreign students. In emergency

situations, additional entries may be granted by FRRO / FRO concerned with prior permission

obtained from the University/Educational institution. Grant of visa to nationals of Bangladesh

and Pakistan will be governed by the procedure / stipulations prescribed separately. Please see

‘Visa for Bangladeshi nationals’ and ‘Visa for Pakistani nationals’ on this website.

52 Conditions for student visa

The grant of student visa shall be subject to the following guidelines:

(i) A foreign student will be permitted to change his/ her course for a maximum of three

times during the currency of a Student Visa. In case of any further change in the course,

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the foreign national will have to obtain a fresh Student Visa from the Indian Mission/

Post abroad.

(ii) There will be no restriction with reference to the number of courses a student wants to

avail of in one institution or multiple institutions, provided the institutions are recognized.

(iii) In case a foreign student wants to change a course midway and join another course, the

period of validity of visa will be counted from the initial date of issue of visa.

(iv) Every University and Educational Institution shall furnish to the FRRO/ FRO concerned

information in respect of foreign students enrolled in the University or the Educational

Institution in Form A (Appendix – VI ) within the period mentioned therein.

(v) There may be a course requirement to complete industrial training/ summer project

/internship etc. which may be a part of the prescribed curriculum. No special permission

is required for completion of such industrial training / internship etc.

Note:

Change of institution shall be allowed if student has reasonable ground of insufficient

infrastructure, paucity of facility, unavailability of the course of their choice or either of

them.

53 Provisional Visa for Students

In case the applicant does not have a firm letter of admission from the university / recognized

college or educational institution, the Missions/ Posts may grant a ‘Provisional Student Visa’ on

the basis of provisional admission certificate / letter of offer or advertisement for admission to

foreign students issued by the University / recognized college or educational institution in India.

‘Provisional Student Visa’ shall be valid for a period of six months which shall be extendable by

the jurisdictional FRRO/FRO for a period up to six months on production of a copy of his/ her

application for admission to an educational institution and letter from the educational institution

concerned confirming receipt of his/ her application for admission. In case the Student gets

regular admission in some University / recognized / reputed college or educational institution

within the validity of the provisional visa, the FRRO / FRO concerned is empowered to grant a

regular ‘Student Visa’ for the duration of the course or for a period of five years, whichever is

less. These provisions will not be applicable for ‘Theological Studies’.

54 Registration, renewal of residential permits, exit permit and transfer of

University/educational institution

(i) A foreign student arriving on a Provisional Student Visa/Student Visa may be allowed

provisional registration by the FRRO/FRO concerned within 14 days from the date of

arrival in India for nationals of all countries except Pakistan. In the case of Pakistan

nationals, registration is to be done within 24 hours of arrival at the specified place of

stay. At the time of provisional registration, the foreign nationals should produce their

valid passports and visas, bonafide student certificate from the educational institution

concerned and provisional address issued by the Head of Department or Principal or the

Director of the International Studies Centre of the University/educational institution

concerned.

(ii) The final registration should be done within a period of 90 days from the date of arrival

on production of a proof of permanent residence (which would include regular hostel

accommodation).

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(iii) Registration and renewal of residential permits will be done within one day after receipt

of the application complete in all respects.

(iv) All requests for transfer of University or educational institution would be cleared within a

period of 15 days in case of transfer of University / educational institution within the

jurisdiction of the same FRRO/FRO, and within 60 days in cases which involve transfer

of University / educational institution to another FRRO/FRO on production of original

cancellation certificate issued by the existing University or educational institution and

admission confirmation certificate issued by the new University or educational

institution.

(v) In case a foreigner on Student Visa discontinues his/ her course of study abruptly and

voluntarily seek ‘Exit’ from India, FRRO/ FRO concerned is empowered to cancel his/

her Student Visa without prejudice.

55 Extension of Student visa

Foreign students who fail to qualify a course within the prescribed course period may also be

granted extension of visa for a maximum of three attempts beyond the original course period as

long as the concerned University/ Institution permits the student to complete the course.

FRROs / FROs are empowered to grant permission to change the course or educational

institution / extend ‘Student Visa’.

56 Theological studies

A student visa (S-8) may be granted for the duration of the course or for a period of one year,

whichever is less, to foreigners who want to come to India for theological studies in the

Universities/Institutions mentioned below:-

(1) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

(2) University of Kolkata, Kolkata

(3) Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi

(4) Jamia Milia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi

(5) Osmania University, Hyderabad

(6) Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

(7) North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

(8) University of Calicut, Calicut

(9) Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

(10) University of Mumbai, Mumba

(11) M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara

Visa in all other cases (except for studies in institutions/ universities mentioned above) for

theological studies shall be granted only after obtaining prior clearance from the Ministry of

Home Affairs.

57 Scholarship-holders and trainees

(a) Student visa (S-6) may be granted for the duration of the training or for a period of one

year, whichever is less, to a foreign scholar or trainee coming to India under - (i) the

Technical Co-operation Scheme of the Colombo Plan; (ii) any scholarship or exchange

scheme sponsored by a Ministry of the Government of India; (iii) the sponsorship of an

International Organization like UNESCO, WHO etc; , (iv) the combined auspices of the

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United States International Co-operation Administration and the local authorities and

(v) internship as part of curriculum. (b) A foreigner visiting India under various ITEC programs for training, including military

training programs, may be granted a Student visa (S-6) for the entire duration of the

course, irrespective of the type of passport they hold. A foreigner travelling on a private

passport, if issued with a visa for more than 180 days, shall undergo registration

formalities, as per rules.

(c) A foreigner coming to India for training upto three months, whose application is

sponsored by the United Nations or its Specialised agencies, may be granted a

Student visa (S-6) provided the Ministry concerned has approved the proposed training.

(d) Serving defence personnel from foreign countries coming to India as trainees to defence

training establishments may also be granted Student (S-6) visa.

58 Visa for Students , Faculty and Staff of the South Asian University (SAU) and Nalanda

University

Students of the South Asian University and Nalanda University will be issued Student Visa (S-7)

for the validity/ duration of the pre-specified course/ tenure with four entries per academic year.

In emergency situations, additional entries may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned with prior

permission obtained from SAU / Nalanda University. FRRO/ FRO concerned may extend the

visa, where required. The students coming on the above visa would have to register themselves

within 14 days of their arrival in India, at the office of the concerned FRRO/FRO. Staff/ faculty

coming to join the South Asian University and Nalanda University will be granted Employment

(E-5) Visa.

59 Special provisions relating to the grant of Student Visa to Chinese nationals

Mission/ posts may grant Student visa to Chinese nationals under two broad categories –

(i) those who will be coming for studies under self finance, and

(ii) those who will be coming under cultural exchange programme or education exchange

programme or other mutually approved programme.

A three months Student Visa may be granted by the Mission/Posts to Chinese nationals under the

category mentioned in (i) above. All Chinese students granted S-visa will be required to register

with FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days after arrival in India.

Mission/Post abroad may grant Student Visa (S-6) for the full duration of the course to Students

covered under the category mentioned in (ii) above on presentation of the recommendation of the

concerned Government agency. They would be required to register within 14 days of arrival in

India.

Student visa shall be extended for the first year by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Subsequent

extensions up to the duration of the course with two entries every year may be granted by FRRO /

FRO concerned. In case there is change in institution/course/ place of registration of a Chinese

Student, FRRO / FRO concerned may seek the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

60 Specific provisions relating to the grant of Student visa to Japanese nationals

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A multiple entry student visa may be granted to a Japanese national valid for up to five years, or

the duration of the course, whichever is shorter, on presentation of a letter of confirmed

admission from a recognized educational institution, proof of finances to cover travelling

expenses and other expenditure in India. The Japanese applicant shall be required to register

himself/herself with the concerned FRRO for a residence permit within 14 days of his or her

arrival. There will be no restriction with reference to the number of courses a Japanese student

wants to avail in one institution or multiple institutions, provided the institutions are recognized.

In case a Japanese student wishes to change a course midway and join another course, the period

of validity of the residence permit will be adjusted to the duration of the latter course. In the

case of applicants covered under the Cultural Exchange Programme or the Education

Exchange Programme or other mutually approved Programme, a Student visa (S-6) may

be granted on presentation of a letter of authorization from the concerned Government

body.

61 Research Visa

(i) A Research Visa is issued to a foreign research scholar for a period of 3 years or for the

duration of the research project, whichever is earlier.

(ii) Research Visa may be extended by FRRO /FRO concerned. The total period of the Visa

may be restricted to the duration of the project as approved by the Institute of Affiliation

or five years, whichever is less. Such foreign scholars may, if required, also be given

extension for a period of not more than six months as the last and final extension even

after completion of the project.

(iii) Foreign Student Advisers, Administrative Officers or Registrars of educational

institutions will report on the first working day of every quarter to the "concerned

Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Office (FRO)

concerned confirming that the foreign research scholars are studying in their institutions,

and indicating any changes of residence.

(iv) Those foreign students who are already in India and who wish to pursue research

programmes after completing their studies in India would also be dealt with in a similar

manner. The FRRO/ FRO concerned may convert a student visa into a research visa if the

student can furnish documentary proof of admission in a research programme and of

adequate financial resources.

(v) In cases which involve research on subjects related to the foreigner's own country, the

research scholar will be required to furnish a brief synopsis of the research proposal in

about 150 words and giving full justification (including the benefit he/she would get) for

doing the research in India.

(vi) OCI cardholders would require special permission to undertake research work in India.

Such permission may be granted by the Indian Missions/ Posts abroad. In the case of

OCI cardholders who are residing in India, the applications may be submitted to the

FRRO/ FRO concerned who may grant such permission.

(vii) Change of subject or institution of affiliation on Research Visa will not be normally

allowed.

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For professors, teachers and scholars who are invited as visiting faculty, the powers to issue visa

are delegated to India Missions/Posts abroad on the same lines as for the research scholars. The

Indian Missions/Posts will be authorized to issue visa (R-2) based on an invitation from a Central

educational institution or publicly funded State University.

63 Grant of Visa to the members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc. expeditions

An application for the grant of visa in such cases shall be referred to the Ministry of Home

Affairs at least four months in advance with copy to the Ministry of External Affairs and the

Ministry of Science & Technology. Members of such expeditions may be granted Research

Visa (R-4). The members of the expedition may be required to take with them a liaison officer

deputed by the agency concerned of the Government of India. Approval of the designated agency

of the Government of India will also be necessary to take out of India any specimens etc.

collected during the expedition as per such conditions as may be prescribed by the Ministry of

Science & Technology and other agencies concerned. Such expeditions will NOT be permitted to

visit any protected, restricted or tribal area without the specific prior permission of the Ministry of

Home Affairs.

64 Study of yoga/ vedic culture / Indian systems of dance / music

Indian Missions/Posts may grant a Student visa (S-5) to persons coming for studying yoga,

vedic culture, Indian systems of dance / music etc., at the institutions approved by the

Government of India and listed in Appendix VII for a period of 5 years/ 3 years/ 1 year as the

case may be or for the duration of the course, whichever is less. He/ she should produce proof

that he/she has secured admission there for the proposed study. He/ she should be properly

sponsored by the institution that he/ she proposes to join. Such Student Visa holders are required

to open NRO account (Non Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of such NRO account is to

be furnished to FRRO/ FRO concerned during registration / visa extension, as proof of financial

sustenance.

The three year/ one year visa can be further extended on a year to year basis for the duration of

the course subject to a maximum period of up to five years from the date of issue of initial visa

which may be granted by the FRRO/FRO concerned on the basis of due sponsorship by the

Institution.

65 Visas for foreign nationals coming for Buddhist studies

(1) Indian Missions/Posts may grant a Student Visa (S-5) to a foreign national coming for

Buddhist studies in any of the Institutions mentioned below up to a period of 5 years, or

for the duration of the course, whichever is less:-

(i) Sera Je Secondary School, P.O. Bylakuppe, Mysore District, Karnataka.

(ii) Himalaya Buddhist Cultural School, P.O. Box 74, Village Rangri, P.O. Manali,

District Kullu (H.P.)

(iii) Gyuto Tantric University (Ramoche Temple), P.O. Sidhbari, Dharamsala,

District Kangra, H.P.

(iv) Sera Jey Monastic University for Advanced Buddhist Studies & Practice,

Bylakuppe, Mysore District, Karnataka.

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(v) Drepung Gomang Monastery, Mundgod, Karnataka.

(vi) Lower Tantric College, Hunsur, Karnataka.

(vii) Upper Tantric College (Gyuto), Sidhbari, Dharamsala, H.P.

(viii) Menriling Monastery, Solan, H.P.

(ix) Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute, Dharamsala, H.P.

(x) Namdrolling Monastery, Bylakuppe , Karnataka.

(xi) Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

(xii) Sakya Centre, Rajpur, U.P.

(xiii) College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Dharamsala, H.P.

(xiv) Central University for Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, Varanasi, U.P.

(xv) Tushita Meditation Center, Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh

(xvi) Sera Mey Dratsang Cultural Society (R), Bylakuppe, Karnataka

(xvii) Sera Mey Monastic University, Bulakuppe, Karnataka

(xviii) Rinchen Choeling Nunnery Sakyapa Nunnery, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

(xix) Takten Phuntsok Choling Janan Monastery, Sanjouli, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

(xx) Tsogyal Shedupling Nunnery Nyingmapa Nunnery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka

(xxi) Chodhe Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Gelukpa Monastery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka

(xxii) Drepung Loseling Monastery Lama Camp No.2, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod,

District Karwar, Karnataka

(xxiii) Garden Shartse Monastery Lama Camp No.1, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod,

District Karwar, Karnataka

(xxiv) Garden Jangtse Monastery Lama Camp No.1, Tibetan Colony, Mundgod,

District Karwar, Karnataka

(xxv) Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA), Gangchen Kyishong,

Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

(xxvi) Institute of Buddhist Dialectics (IBD), Macleod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal

Pradesh

(xxvii) Dolma Ling Nunnery (DLN), Sidhpur, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

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(2) In case Student Visa is granted by the Indian Mission/ Post for a period of less than 5

years, the visa can be extended by FRRO/ FRO concerned on year to year basis for a

maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial visa subject to due

sponsorship by the Institution.

Grant of Student Visa in such cases will be, inter alia, subject to the fulfillment of the

following conditions- (i) he/she produces proof that he/she has secured admission there

for the proposed study; (iii) he/she is properly sponsored by the institution that he/she

proposes to join. Such Student Visa holders are required to open NRO account (Non

Resident Ordinary) in India and the details of such NRO account is to be furnished to

FRROs/ FROs concerned during registration / visa extension, as proof of financial

sustenance.

66 Visa for dependents

(a) No dependent visa will be granted to parents/ other family members of a minor child

below 18 years of age coming on Student Visa. However, parents/ other family members

of such a minor child can be granted any other type of visa subject to their fulfilling the

eligibility conditions for the same.

(b) In the case of a foreign national coming on Student visa for higher education (graduation

and above) and on Research visa, spouse and minor children accompanying the foreign

national may be granted dependent visa of appropriate sub-category. Its validity shall be

co-terminus with the validity of the visa of the latter or for such shorter period as may be

considered necessary by the Indian Mission/Post. Such family members may also obtain

Student/ Research Visa, if required, subject to their fulfilling the conditions laid down for

the grant of such visa.

(b) Dependent visa of spouse and minor children of a foreign national who is granted Student

/Research visa may be extended by the FRRO/ FRO concerned beyond the initial validity

period co-terminus with the visa of the principal visa holder subject to no adverse inputs

against the said foreign national.

(c) Visa of dependents of foreign nationals coming on Employment, Business, Student,

Research Visa etc. can be converted into Student/Research Visa within the country by

the FRRO/ FRO concerned provided such dependents fulfill the conditions laid down for

the grant of Student/Research Visa.

(d) ‘X’ (Entry) Visa of a foreigner who has been studying on Entry Visa can be converted to

Student Visa by the FRRO/ FRO concerned on attaining the age of 16 years or after 12th

Standard subject to fulfillment of the conditions for grant of Student Visa.

(e) ‘X’ (Entry) Visa of foreigners born to Indian nationals may be converted to Student Visa

by the FRRO/ FRO concerned subject to verification of the PIO status.

(f) Regarding conversion of Student/ Research Visa to other categories of visa, please see

the general policy guidelines relating to Indian visa on this website.

X INTERN VISA

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Intern [‘I’] Visa is granted to a foreigner intending to pursue internship in Indian companies,

Educational Institutions and NGOs subject to the following conditions:-

(1) The period of visa shall be restricted to the duration of the internship programme or one

year, whichever is less.

(2) Intern visa will be granted to a maximum of 50 interns per year for each Indian Mission/

Post. This limit will be 100 per year for countries where the PIO (Person of Indian

Origin) population is more than 1 million.

(3) The intern visa will be granted immediately after completion of graduation/ post

graduation but the gap between the completion of graduation/ post graduation and the

commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.

(4) Visa should be granted only on the basis of a letter from the Indian company/ educational

institution/ NGO concerned sponsoring the foreign national for the internship programme

and clearly indicating the period of internship.

(5) In case the internship is in a Company, the foreign national being sponsored for

internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs. 7.80 lakhs per annum. There will

be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in Educational institutions and

NGOs.

(6) Intern visa will not be issued for internship in certain vital sectors like Defence, Telecom,

Space Technologies, Construction/ strategic Infrastructure projects, Mining, Civil

Aviation, Petroleum & Natural Gas exploration, Private security agencies, Human Rights,

Nuclear Energy, Environmental issues and Dams.

(7) Foreign nationals granted visa for doing internship will have to register themselves with

the FRRO / FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India if continuous stay is for

more than 180 days.

(8) No Intern visa shall be granted to a national of Pakistan.

(9) The foreign national will have to exit the country before the expiry of the visa. An

undertaking should be obtained from the company/ organization concerned that they will

ensure departure of the foreigner on completion of the internship.

(10) Under no circumstances, the foreign national will be allowed to take up employment in

India immediately after completion of the internship programme.

(11) Earnings from internship of the foreign nationals with Indian companies/ Educational

Institutions/ NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax Regulations.

68 Intern visa to foreign nationals sponsored by AIESEC

Grant of visa to interns sponsored by Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences

Economiques et Commerciales (AIESEC) for social or community work in NGOs and for project

based work in companies/ industries will also be governed by the above guidelines. In case a

foreign national is in India on a Student visa and after completion of graduation/ post graduation,

the foreign national is offered internship on the sponsorship of AIESEC, FRRO/ FRO concerned

may convert the Student Visa to Intern Visa subject to fulfillment of the conditions mentioned

above.

69 Visa for interns under the French International Internship Programme (VIE)

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A foreigner visiting India under the French International Internship Programme (VIE) may be

granted Intern Visa subject to the following conditions-

(i) The Intern visa for such interns would be granted for fresh graduates within one year of

graduation.

(ii) The Intern visa issued for such interns shall be valid for a maximum period of 12 months,

and be renewable once for a further maximum period of 12 months.

(iii) The Intern Visa would be issued to a maximum number of 250 interns per year

(iv) The consolidated salary/ stipend of the interns being sponsored for the Intern visa should

not be less than Rs.7.80 lakhs per annum ( US$ 12,000 per annum).

(v) The Intern Visa and its extension will be specific to the VIE scheme under which the

intern is sent to India. The French Government agency in charge of the VIE scheme will

apply for the visas, specifying the name of the intern, the hosting organization in India,

and the exact period of stay.

(vi) The interns shall observe all registration formalities as per rules after their arrival in India.

70 Foreign nationals intending to work in Indian Media organizations or foreign Media organizations

in India as interns, may also be issued “Intern Visa” under delegated powers of the Missions

subject to the conditions mentioned in para 67 above.

XI ENTRY (‘X’) VISA

71 Eligibility

An Entry (‘X’) Visa may be granted to a foreigner in the following cases :-

(1) A Person of Indian Origin, who do not possess an OCI card, and may be granted ‘X-1’

Visa for a period of five years at a time, with multiple entry facility.

(2) Spouse and children of an Indian citizen/ Person of Indian Origin/ OCI cardholder (other

than those who are registered as OCI cardholder) may be granted ‘X-2’ visa for a period

of five years at a time, with multiple entry facility.

Note

(i) After completion of 5 years from the date of issue of X-1/ X-2 visa , if further

extension is required, the proposal shall be referred by FRRO/ FRO concerned to

the Ministry of Home Affairs for clearance. MHA would grant extension for one

year after the expiry of the initial period of five years. Subsequent extensions, if

any, up to a total period of another 5 years at a time may be granted by FRROs

/FROs concerned. The same procedure will be adopted if further extension is

required.

(ii) A “Person of Indian Origin” means - (a) a person who at any time held an

Indian passport; or (b) a person who or either of his / her parents or grand

parents or great grand parents, was born in , and was permanently resident in

India, provided neither was at any time a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh,

China, Pakistan or Sri Lanka or any other country that may be specified by the

Government of India from time to time.

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(3) Foreign nationals coming to join Auroville Foundation shall be issued X-3 visa under one

of the following three categories:

(i) Long duration Visa : X-3 visa will be granted for five years with three

entries in a year subject to the condition that the visa application is accompanied

by a recommendation from the Secretary, Auroville Foundation. FRRO,

Chennai is authorized to grant additional two entries in a calendar year (over and

above the 3 entries permitted) under emergent conditions if there are reasonable

grounds for the same, on case to case basis, on a specific recommendation from

the Secretary, Auroville Foundation.

In cases where Secretary, Auroville Foundation has recommended a visa for 5

years but the Mission/ Post concerned has granted a visa for a period of less than

5 years, FRRO Chennai is authorized to extend the visa for a period of 5 years

from the date of issue of initial visa on a specific recommendation from the

Secretary, Auroville Foundation.

(ii) Short duration Visa: Foreign nationals covered under any one of the

following categories will be entitled for One year “X-3” visa with three entries

in a year - (a) Foreign nationals coming to join Auroville as interns, who are

sponsored by schools /colleges / institutions / universities to carry out some

study/project as part of their study curriculum; OR (b) recommended by the

Secretary, Auroville Foundation to visit as Consultants or to provide assistance

to some Civic Amenities/infrastructure project or commercial/production units

run by Auroville Foundation; OR, (c) recommended by the Secretary, Auroville

Foundation on probation for a certain duration to qualify for a long-term visa.

Cases for grant of extension of long duration visa and short duration visa would

be reviewed by the Secretary, Auroville Foundation and FRRO, Chennai.

(iii) Short duration visa for volunteers : For volunteers coming to Auroville

Foundation to conduct a course or impart a training, participate in courses given

at Auroville Institutions and to volunteer at institutions and work areas of the

Auroville Foundation, if it is done without any monetary consideration, single

entry, non-extendable, X-3 visa for a period of 3 months may be granted on a

specific recommendation of the Secretary, Auroville Foundation.

(4) Foreign nationals coming to join Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry, may be granted X-

3 Visa for a period of one year with multiple entry facility. This visa may be extended on

year to year basis by FRRO, Chennai on the recommendation of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of visa.

(5) Foreign nationals coming to join the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata may be granted

multiple entry ‘X-3’ Visa for appropriate duration subject to production of a letter of

recommendation from the Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata. The ‘X-3’ visa may be

renewed by the FRRO concerned up to a maximum period of 5 years from the date of

issue of initial visa. Further renewal beyond 5 years will be granted only with the prior

approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(6) Foreign nationals coming to join temples for true and spiritual training may be granted

multiple entry ‘X-3’ Visa for appropriate duration on production of a letter of

recommendation from the Temple authorities concerned. The ‘X-3’ visa of such genuine

spiritualists may be renewed by the FRRO concerned up to a maximum period of 5 years

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from the date of issue of initial visa based on the recommendation of the Temple

authorities concerned. Further renewal beyond 5 years may be granted only with the

prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(7) Foreign Buddhist monks coming to India for joining the Buddhist Monasteries/ other

Buddhist organizations for charity work, may be granted multiple entry ‘X-3’ Visa for a

period of one year subject to the condition that he/she is duly sponsored by the Buddhist

Monastery/ Buddhist organization that he/she proposes to join. One year ‘X-3’ visa in

such cases can be further extended on a year to year basis for a maximum period of up to

five years from the date of issue of the initial visa by the FRRO/FRO concerned. Such

Buddhist Monks will be required to register themselves with the FRRO/ FRO concerned

within 14 days of arrival, irrespective of their visa validity.

(8) Foreign nationals who own property in India may be granted multiple entry ‘X-4’ Visa

for a period of one year. The foreign national must submit documentary proof of

permission of the Reserve Bank of India for the purchase of / holding the property in

India and the document should show registration of the particular property with the

registration authority concerned. The one year multi entry ‘X-4’ visa can be extended by

the FRRO/FRO concerned on yearly basis up to a maximum period of 5 years from the

date of initial visa.

(9) Diplomats/ Officials on a personal (Non-official) visit to India may be granted ‘X-5’ Visa

for appropriate duration taking into account the purpose of visit.

(10) Ordinary passport holding dependents of diplomats/ officials assigned to India (including

in the UN and Non-UN International Organizations) may be granted ‘X-5D’ Visa for

appropriate duration.

(11) Participants in international Sports events and the officials (including coach) of the

Sports teams (other than those who are engaged in commercial sports events in India on

contract like Indian Premier League, Indian Soccer League, Indian Badminton League

etc. with remuneration) may be granted ‘X-SP’ Visa of appropriate duration .

(12) Foreign nationals applying for visa for a purpose, which is not specifically covered under

any visa category, may be granted ‘X-Misc’ Visa for appropriate duration. Such a Visa

may be granted only with single entry and for the specific duration taking into account

the purpose of visit. If the visa is granted for a period of stay exceeding 180 days, the

foreigner will have to register himself/ herself with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14

days of arrival. This visa will be non-extendable and non-convertible to any other type

of visa.

XII CONFERENCE VISA

72 Eligibility

A Conference visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is to attend a

conference / seminar or workshop being held in India. Conference visa may be granted for

international conferences held to discuss a particular subject or for a seminar or workshop on a

specific subject. For Business meetings, to discuss business matters of a particular company/

organization and Board meetings, a foreigner may obtain either a Business Visa or e-Business

Visa. Conference Visa shall not be issued for events which involve politically and/ or socially

sensitive subjects.

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73 Procedure for prior clearance for holding an international conference / seminar / workshop

(event clearance):

(i) Prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for holding an event (i.e. international

conference/ seminar/ workshop) will be required only in following cases:-

(a) If there are participants from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of

Pakistani origin and Stateless persons; and

(b) If the participants are required to visit 'Restricted' or 'Protected' areas in India,

Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States (other than the States of

Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland).

(ii) If an event, which from the stand point of parameters mentioned above, is being

organized in India by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State

Governments or UT Administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Central Educational

Institutions, Public Funded Universities or an organization owned and controlled by the

Government of India or any State Government / UT, United Nations or its Specialized

Agencies, the organizer concerned shall forward the proposal with complete details to the

Ministry of Home Affairs at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event. In

respect of participants from countries mentioned above, details in the following format

should be sent to MHA at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the event:

(iii) If an event, which from the stand point of parameters mentioned above is being organized

in India by a private organizer- be it an NGO or a private institution-, the organizer

concerned shall forward the proposal with complete details to the Ministry of Home

Affairs (Foreigners Division) within 60 days prior to the commencement of the event

with complete details of the participants from the above mentioned countries in the

format given in sub-para (ii) above.

(iv) Participants from the countries specified above are required to apply for visa at the

Indian Mission concerned ‘on line’.

(v) All such proposals requiring clearance in terms of the above mentioned paras should be

addressed to the Section Officer (CC), Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division),

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002.

(vi) When the event is cleared, the Ministry of Home Affairs will inform the Missions

concerned accordingly and will authorize the grant of visa in respect of specific

individuals.

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Delegates (other than Pakistani nationals) coming to attend conference etc. in India can combine

tourism with attending the conference. Indian Missions may at their discretion grant visas for the

required period.

75 A foreign national intending to attend an International Conference/ seminar/ workshop while

already in India on Business/ Employment / Student/ Research visa may seek prior permission of

the FRRO/ FRO concerned by making a suitable application along with all relevant details.

XIII SPORTS VISA

76 Procedure for grant of clearance

Grant of visa to members of sports teams shall be regulated by the following provisions:

(i) Invitation to foreign sports teams and sports persons to visit India may be

extended by the concerned Sports Federation / Association in India only after

obtaining approval of the Government of India in the Ministry of Youth Affairs

and Sports (Department of Sports).

(ii) The organizer shall submit the proposal for holding the international sports event

to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for prior clearance.

(iii) In respect of following categories of international sports events, Ministry of

Youth Affairs & Sports (Department of Sports) will refer the proposals with their

recommendations to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External

Affairs for prior clearance at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the

event -

(a) Events involving participants from the Prior Reference Category (PRC)

countries i.e. Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistani

origin and Stateless persons

(b) Events where participants are required to visit 'Restricted' or 'Protected'

areas in India, Jammu & Kashmir and the North Eastern States (other

than the States of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland).

In such cases, the Indian Missions/ Posts shall issue visa to the participants only

on production of - (i) requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs &

Sports, (ii) clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of Home Affairs

and (iii) political clearance for holding the event from the Ministry of External

Affairs.

(iv) Participants from the countries specified above are required to apply for visa at

the Indian Mission/ Post concerned ‘on line’.

(v) Sports teams and sports persons shall be granted “X-SP” Visa for appropriate

duration.

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Note : Foreign nationals who are taken on contract to play in commercial sports

events in India with remuneration will be granted a Business Visa (B-Sports)

with multiple entry facility for appropriate period.

77 Meeting of Sports Bodies

Members of the delegations of the foreign countries attending meetings of sports bodies like the

International Olympic Association, etc. will be granted “Conference Visa” of appropriate sub-

category.

XIV MOUNTAINEERING VISA

78 Procedure for grant of clearance

(1) All requests for Mountaineering expeditions should be addressed to the Indian

Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) at least four months in advance along with full

details. A copy of the requests will also be sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(2) In order to assist in making local arrangements etc., a liaison officer will be assigned to

each expedition (at its cost) by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. No expedition

will be allowed without a liaison officer.

(3) Mountaineering expeditions will not be permitted if the peak to be climbed and/or the

approach area lies within the restricted/protected areas, without obtaining the necessary

prior permission from the authorities concerned.

(4) For Mountaineering expeditions, the Missions may grant Mountaineering (‘MX’) visa for

appropriate period.

79 Peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions

(a) List of 104 peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions in Jammu & Kashmir (Leh

area) is at Appendix VIII.

(5) Prior permission of the Central Government is not required by a foreigner or group of

foreigners for climbing 113 Mountaineering and Trekking Peaks as in Appendix IX.

However, prior permission of the Central Government will be required if the expedition

team includes nationals of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This is subject

to Indian Mountaineering Foundation specifying the routes, attaching a liaison officer and

imposing such restrictions as it may deem necessary.

XVI JOURNALIST VISA

80 Eligibility

A journalist Visa is granted to:-

(i) A foreigner who is a professional journalist, photographer, documentary film producer or

director (other than of commercial films), a representative of a radio and/or television

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organization, travel writer/ travel promotion photographer etc.

(ii) A professional journalist working for an association or a company engaged in the

production or broadcast of audio news or audio visual news or current affairs programmes

through the print media, electronic or any other form as defined in clause (R) of sub-

section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 or any other mode of

mass communication.

(iii) A correspondent /columnist/cartoonist/editor/ owner of the association or company referred

to above.

(iv) A Journalist visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a Conference, tourism,

meeting relatives etc.

81 Validity and General conditions

Journalist visa of appropriate sub-category may be granted for upto three months stay in India. A

six months Journalist visa, with a single or double entry, may be given, in rare and exceptional

cases. Multiple entry visas may be issued only with the prior approval of the Ministry of External

Affairs.

Family members accompanying the correspondent may be given appropriate dependent visa co-

terminus with the validity of Visa granted to the correspondent.

On arrival in New Delhi, the applicant is advised to contact the External Publicity Division of the

Ministry of External Affairs. In other places, he/she may contact the office of the Government of

India’s Press Information Bureau.

82 Procedure for grant of permission to visit Restricted and Protected Areas, Jammu &

Kashmir and the North Eastern States on Journalist Visa

(i) A foreign journalist, TV cameraperson etc, including a foreign journalist already based in

India, who desires to visit a restricted or protected area or Jammu & Kashmir or the North

Eastern States, should apply for a special permit through the Ministry of External Affairs

(External Publicity Division).

(ii) If any such request is received directly by a State Government, or any other authority

empowered to issue a special permit, the application shall be referred to the Ministry of

External Affairs (External Publicity Division) with a copy to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(iii) A foreign journalist coming to India on a short-term visit and desiring to go to a

restricted/protected area or Jammu & Kashmir or the North Eastern States is advised to

apply for a permit in the prescribed form through an Indian Mission.

83 Procedure regarding the shooting of a documentary film/advertisement film in India by a

foreigner

Proposals regarding the shooting of a documentary film/advertisement film will be processed in

the Ministry of External Affairs (External Publicity Division).

Documentaries that do not deal with sensitive subjects/ locations will be cleared by the External

Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. Indian Missions will issue Journalist visas

to the crew after obtaining clearance from MEA. MEA’s permission is a clearance for a

documentary from the perspective of the external publicity Division only. Local clearances,

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wherever necessary, such as from ASI, municipal authorities etc. as per their policy/practice on

such filming/ photography, must to be obtained by the producers directly from the authorities

concerned.

Prior approval of Ministry of Home Affairs is required to be obtained in cases where filming is to

be carried out in areas requiring Restricted Area/ Protected Area Permit or other restricted areas,

such as border districts, defence installations and other areas of strategic importance, national parks

and wildlife sanctuaries.

Prior clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs, line Ministries/Departments and the State

Governments/ UTs concerned will have to be obtained when the proposed documentary deals with

sensitive issues. In such cases, the Ministry of External Affairs will process the cases for clearance

from the Departments / Ministries concerned. Indian Missions shall ensure that visas for such

proposals are issued only after obtaining final clearance from the MEA.

84 Foreign media men assigned to India

Indian Missions/ Posts are authorized to issue Journalist Visa for an initial stay of three months

with Triple entry to correspondents of foreign newspapers, news agencies, media etc. coming to

India as resident representatives of their newspapers, TV organizations etc., and who will be

applying for accreditation to the Press Information Bureau in New Delhi.

Family members accompanying the correspondent will be given appropriate dependent visa co-

terminus with the duration of the visa granted to the correspondent.

XVI FILM VISA

85 Procedure for processing of proposals for shooting of a feature film/ reality TV show and/

or commercial TV serials

(1) All such proposals will be processed in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

(2) The film has to be shot according to the script, as approved by the Government of India.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will attach a liaison officer to the foreign team

wherever it is felt necessary to do so by the Script Evaluator.

(3) The foreign team must show the complete film to a representative of the Government of

India, in India or abroad (i.e. an Indian Mission abroad), before its actual release

anywhere in the world. No portion of the film should be shown in the open forum

without prior approval of the Government of India.

(4) Prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs for shooting of feature films/ TV reality

shows/ serials will be necessary only in respect of cases where shooting is to be done in

Jammu & Kashmir, North East, Border areas and areas declared as restricted/ protected/

prohibited areas and/ or cases involving sensitive subjects. In other cases, the Ministry

of I & B will examine the proposal and communicate their clearance to the Indian

Missions/ Posts concerned for grant of visa to the foreigners involved. Local permission,

wherever required, must be obtained by the filming team from the local authorities. The

list of equipments to be temporarily imported in connection with the shooting is required

to be submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in advance.

In case the programme in question has a bearing on India’s relations with a foreign

country or has a foreign policy perspective, views of MEA (XP Division) must be sought.

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86 Grant of Film (‘F’) Visa

(i) Foreign nationals who are coming to shoot a feature film/ reality TV show and/ or

commercial TV serials in India will be granted Film Visa provided the Ministry of

Information and Broadcasting has approved the proposal. The visa would be film

specific.

(ii) The maximum duration of the Visa will be for one year with multiple entry facility. An

extension can be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned for a maximum period of 1 year.

Application to extend the period of filming must be submitted not later than thirty days

before expiry date of fully approved shooting period.

(iii) The maximum number of crew for a specific film being shot by an international

production company that can be allowed under this visa regime will be 125, unless the

project is of such scale that it necessitates the presence of a larger international crew in

India which will be allowed on case to case basis.

(iv) The foreigners coming on Film Visa will have to register himself/ herself with the FRRO/

FRO concerned irrespective of the duration of the Visa/ stay of the foreigner in India.

XVII MISSIONARY VISA

87 Eligibility

A Missionary visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is Missionary

work not involving proselytization. Visa shall NOT be granted to preachers and evangelists

who desire to come to India on propaganda campaigns, whether on their own or at the invitation

of any organization in India.

88 General principles/conditions

Foreign missionaries coming to India for the first time in replacement ( not augmentation) will be

admitted only if they possess outstanding qualifications or specialized experience in their

line, and no suitable Indian is available for the job. Applications from foreign missionaries

coming to work in new foreign missionary centres will be considered only if the society

concerned has obtained permission from the Government of India for opening the centre. A list

of recognized foreign missionary societies in India is given in Appendix X. No new

society will ordinarily be recognized. Applications for visas from members of recognized

societies should be accompanied by a sponsorship letter from a responsible official of the

society. The applicant should also be required to cite in the application, the names of two

responsible persons in India ( preferably in the State/ UT in which the applicant proposes to

work) who will furnish a guarantee bond to the Government for his/her maintenance in, and

repatriation from, India.

89 Procedure for making visa application

Visa application in respect of foreign missionaries can be made to - (a) the Indian Mission/ Post

concerned abroad; (b) the State Government/ UT concerned and (c) the Ministry of Home

Affairs with a copy to the State Government/ UT concerned .

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The Indian Missions/ Posts may grant a Missionary (M) Visa to a foreigner for a maximum

period of one year with multiple entry facility. This visa may be extended by FRRO/ FRO

concerned on year to year basis for a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue of initial

visa, with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

91 Inspection visits

Bishops, Superiors, etc. of foreign missionary organizations who desire to visit or inspect the

working of their institutions in India and any personal assistant or secretary accompanying

them will be granted ‘Entry’ (X-Misc) Visa valid for stay up to three months in India. If,

however, a visit to any place in the restricted/ protected area is involved, separate applications

to visit such places shall be submitted in the prescribed form and such applications shall be

referred to the Ministry of Home Affairs at least two months in advance of the date of the

proposed visit.

XVIII. OTHER CATEGORIES

92 Citizens of Maldives

A citizen of Maldives visiting India for a short period, upto 90 days, is exempt from the

requirement of visa, provided he/she holds a valid passport. The period of 90 days shall include

any prior period of stay of such foreigner in India during a period of six months immediately

preceding the date of his/her entry into India. This visa free entry will be available only for

Tourism and Medical purposes.

93 Stateless persons

Single entry visa, not exceeding one month, may be granted by the Indian Missions/ Posts to a

stateless person (other than Afghan, Chinese including Taiwanese, Iranian, Pakistani or Somalian

origin). In respect of persons of Afghan, Chinese including Taiwanese, Iranian, Pakistani or

Somalian origin, prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs will be required.

94 Facility of Collective Landing permits for group tourists

Foreign tourists in groups of four or more, arriving by air or sea, sponsored by Indian Travel

Agencies approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and with a pre-drawn

itinerary may be granted collective landing permit for a period not exceeding 60 days, with

multiple-entry facility to enable them to visit a neighbouring country. In order to avail of this

facility, the tourist or travel agency concerned shall mandatorily fill in the applications online on

website www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. A complete list of group members along with printed visa

applications and their itinerary should be submitted by the tourist or travel agency to the FRRO/

FRO concerned, 72 hours in advance.

The facility of Collective Landing Permits for Group Tourists will be presently available only at

the following Airports and Seaports:-

Airports – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi,

Thiruvananthapuram and Goa.

Seaports - Marmagoa Seaport (Goa), Kochi Seaport, Calicut Seaport, Thiruvananthapuram

Seaport, Mumbai Seaport, Nhava Sheva Seaport, Chennai Seaport and Kolkata Seaport.

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The facility of Collective Landing Permits shall, however, not be available to the nationals of

Afghanistan, China, Ethiopia, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and foreign nationals

of Pakistani origin.

Passengers on cruise ships may be granted a collective landing permit. However, in case a cruise

ship visits more than one port in India, and does not visit ports of any other country, a collective

landing permit will be issued at the first port of entry into India. There will be no need to issue a

collective landing permit at each port of visit included in the itinerary.

95 Police Clearance Certificate

A foreigner staying abroad may apply for Police clearance certificate to the Indian Mission/ Post

concerned indicating the purpose for which such Police Clearance Certificate is required.

Foreigners residing in India shall apply for such certificate to the concerned FRRO/FRO as per

their place of residence.

96 Grant/Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit of Afghanistan nationals staying in India

due to disturbed conditions in that country

Grant of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit

Stay Visa/ Residential Permit for one year at a time may be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned to

such Afghanistan nationals on a case to case basis with prior approval of the Ministry of Home

Affairs. Afghanistan nationals requesting for 'Stay Visa/ Residential Permit' shall apply online on

the C-FRO Module. For this purpose, please visit https://indianfrro.gov.in

Economic immigrants i.e. who have arrived in India in search of economic opportunities, without

any fear of persecution, WILL NOT be eligible for Stay Visa/ Residential Permit.

Stay Visa/ Residential Permit granted to Afghan nationals will be State/UT specific and their

movement will be restricted to the State/UT where they are permitted to stay. For visiting any

place in any other State/UT, such Afghan nationals will have to seek prior permission of the

FRRO/FRO concerned.

Grant of Stay Visa/Residential Permit is subject to Police Reporting every year at the place

where the Afghan national is allowed to stay.

Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit

Extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit, if justified, may be granted by FRRO/ FRO

concerned for one year at a time with prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Applications for extension of Stay Visa/ Residential Permit will be submitted online by the

applicant to the FRRO/ FRO concerned in C-FRO module online. For this purpose, please visit

https://indianfrro.gov.in

General Provisions

All provisions relating to registration/ exit permission applicable to foreign nationals and

instructions issued in this regard from time to time, shall be applicable to Afghanistan nationals as

well. Phone numbers of all Afghan nationals on Stay Visa/ Residential Permit should be

reported to the FRRO/FRO concerned and any change should be informed to the FRRO/FRO

concerned without delay.

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No exit fee/overstay fee to be charged from these Afghan nationals when they are leaving the

country permanently. In all such cases, biometric enrolment and photograph shall be taken by

FRRO/FRO concerned before granting exit permission.

XIX FOREIGNERS OF INDIAN ORIGIN

97 Regularization of stay of foreign nationals married to Indian nationals

FRROs/ FROs are delegated powers to regularize the stay of foreigners who had entered India on

Tourist Visa and have been staying in India for many years due to marriage to Indian nationals,

convert their visas to Entry (X-2) visa and grant further extension of visa on case to case basis.

98 Cases of foreigners married to Indian nationals and having X visa, whose Indian spouse has

expired or the person has gone for divorce

(a) In case of death of Indian spouse :

(i) If the couple had a child and the foreign national has not re-married another

foreigner/ Indian national, he/she may be allowed extension of stay on X-2 visa

by FRRO/ FRO concerned subject to usual checks and no local objection.

(ii) If the foreigner is a childless widow/ widower, the existing X-2 visa will be

cancelled and he/ she will be granted exit.

(iii) If the foreign national is remarried to another foreign national, no extension of

visa will be allowed and he/she will be granted exit.

(iv) In case the foreigner has remarried an Indian national, the existing X-2 visa will

be cancelled and the foreigner will be granted exit advising him/ her to come

back on a new X-2 Visa.

(b) In case of divorce :

(i) If the couple had a child whose custody has been given to the foreigner by a court

and the foreigner has not re-married another foreigner/ Indian national, he/she

may be allowed extension of stay on X-2 visa by FRRO/ FRO concerned subject

to usual checks and no local objection.

(ii) If the couple has no child, the existing X-2 visa of the foreigner will be cancelled

and he/ she will be granted exit.

(iii) If the foreign national is remarried to another foreign national, no extension of

visa will be allowed and he/she will be granted exit.

(iv) In case the foreigner has remarried an Indian national, the existing X-2 visa

would be cancelled and the foreigner would be granted exit advising him/ her to

come back on a new X-2 Visa.

XXI LANDING PERMIT

99 A landing permit facility, up to a maximum of three days, can be given to a foreigner –

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(i) who enters India by air or sea, without a valid visa, under emergent circumstances (like

death or sudden illness in family);

(ii) who has arrived in India by air or sea and desires to leave –

(a) the specified precincts of the airport, or

(b) the ship during its halt at an Indian port;

(iii) who has arrived by air and desires to resume his/her journey by the next regularly

scheduled flight;

(iv) who has arrived by sea and intends to resume his/ her journey from the same place by a

scheduled air service for which he/she holds a valid ticket ( in such cases, the foreigner

will be allowed to leave the ship to proceed to the designated airport to catch his/ her

flight on a landing permit).

Note:

(1) Seamen and crew of the ship may be allowed temporary landing permit into India for a

period of up to 15 days, during the stay of the ship at an Indian port for purpose of

loading/ unloading, fuelling/refuelling, repairs to the ship, or on other reasonable

ground.

(2) No landing permit facility shall be granted to a national of Afghanistan, China, Ethiopia,

Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia & Sri Lanka and foreign nationals of Pakistan origin

even if he/she is transiting through India and has a confirmed onward journey ticket.

100 Validity

A landing permit w(a) ill be valid for a single journey and for a period of stay not exceeding 3

days. This permit is not extendable except in case of extreme emergency like strike, traffic

disruption, inclement weather, illness, etc. and will be restricted to the exact period for which the

exigency obtains. Extensions of this nature shall be disposed of at the level of FRRO/FRO

concerned.

101 Grant of TLP to crew of non-scheduled airlines, chartered flights operated by such airlines

and Special flights

Immigration Authorities may grant Temporary Landing Permits for crew of non-scheduled

airlines, chartered flights operated by such airlines and Special flights, as indicated below:-

(A) In respect of the following categories of crew of non-scheduled airlines, chartered

flights operated by such airlines and Special flights, the Immigration Authorities may

grant Temporary Landing Permits (TLPs) subject to usual checks:-

(a) Medical Emergency, (b) Technical problems in the aircraft and Technical landing

for refueling / for crew rest, (c) Diversion of the aircraft to an Indian airport due to bad

weather conditions in the nearby foreign airport and (d) Relief flights including

flights operated under UN Mission

(B) In respect of the following categories, TLP may be granted by the Immigration

authorities for the crew [except in case of nationals of countries mentioned in note (2)

below para 99], subject to usual checks and DGCA intimating flight clearance:-

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(a) VIP flights, (b) Cargo flights and (c) Private Aircrafts of leading businessmen

coming for business purpose.

(C) In respect of crew of tourist charter flights [except in case of nationals of countries

mentioned in note (2) below para 99], TLP may be granted subject to usual checks and

further subject to the following conditions:-

(a) The tourist or travel agency sponsoring the tourists shall mandatorily fill in the

visa applications for the crew members of the charter flights online and (b) A

complete list of crew members along with printed visa applications and their itinerary

should be submitted by the tourist or travel agency to the FRRO/ FRO concerned, 72

hours in advance.

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Appendix I

S. No. Country

1. Andorra

2. Angola

3. Anguilla

4. Antigua & Barbuda

5. Albania

6. Austria

7. Argentina

8. Armenia

9. Aruba

10. Australia

11. Azerbaijan

12. Bahamas

13. Barbados

14. Belgium

15. Belize

16. Bolivia

17. Bosnia & Herzegovina

18. Botswana

19. Brazil

20. Brunei

21. Bulgaria

22. Burundi

23. Cambodia

24. Cameron Union Republic

25. Canada

26. Cape Verde

27. Cayman Island

28. Chile

List of countries whose nationals are eligible for e- Visa facility

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29. China

30. China- SAR Hongkong

31. China- SAR Macau

32. Colombia

33. Comoros

34. Cook Islands

35. Costa Rica

36. Cote d'lvoire

37. Croatia

38. Cuba

39. Cyprus

40. Czech Republic

41. Denmark

42. Djibouti

43. Dominica

44. Dominican Republic

45. East Timor

46. Ecuador

47. El Salvador

48. Estonia

49. Eritrea

50. Fiji

51. Finland

52. France

53. Gabon

54. Gambia

55. Georgia

56. Germany

57. Ghana

58. Greece

59. Grenada

60. Guatemala

61. Guinea

62. Guyana

63. Haiti

64. Honduras

65. Hungary

66. Iceland

67. Indonesia

68. Ireland

69. Israel

70. Italy

71. Jamaica

72. Japan

73. Jordan

74. Kenya

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75. Kiribati

76. Laos

77. Latvia

78. Lesotho

79. Liberia

80. Liechtenstein

81. Lithuania

82. Luxembourg

83. Macedonia

84. Madagascar

85. Malaysia

86. Malawi

87. Mali

88. Malta

89. Marshall Islands

90. Mauritius

91. Mexico

92. Micronesia

93. Moldova

94. Monaco

95. Mongolia

96. Montenegro

97. Montserrat

98. Mozambique

99. Myanmar

100. Namibia

101. Nauru

102. Netherlands

103. New Zealand

104. Nicaragua

105. Niger Republic

106. Niue Island

107. Norway

108. Oman

109. Palau

110. Palestine

111. Panama

112. Papua New Guinea

113. Paraguay

114. Peru

115. Philippines

116. Poland

117. Portugal

118. Republic of Korea

119. Romania

120. Russia

121. Rwanda

122. Saint Christopher and Nevis

123. Saint Lucia

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124. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

125. San Marino

126. Samoa

127. Senegal

128. Serbia

129. Seychelles

130. Sierra Leone

131. Singapore

132. Slovenia

133. Slovakia

134. Solomon Islands

135. South Africa

136. Spain

137. Sri Lanka

138. Suriname

139. Swaziland

140. Switzerland

141. Sweden

142. Taiwan

143. Tanzania

144. Tajikistan

145. Thailand

146. Tonga

147. Trinidad & Tobago

148. Turks & Caicos Island

149. Tuvalu

150. UAE

151. Ukraine

152. United Kingdom(UK)

153. United States of America (USA)

154. Uruguay

155. Uzbekistan

156. Vanuatu

157. Vatican City-Holy See

158. Venezuela

159. Vietnam

160 Zambia

161. Zimbabwe

162. Uganda

163 Kazakhstan

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Appendix II

Visa Consular

Indian Embassy

(Address)

Request for Medical Visa

Dear Sir

……… (Patient’s name) has been advised to undergo …….. (diagnosis) at …… (Name of hospital and

place) by our Sr. Consultant,……… ( Consultant’s name), Department of ….. (Speciality).

The cost of treatment will be …….. ( cost ) and the duration of the treatment will be ……… (duration).

Passport details are given below for your kind reference.

Name of the Patient ……….

Passport number………….

Name of the companion (Attendant)…………

Passport number ………….

We request you to kindly issue visa to him/ her and his/ her companion (attendant).

Thanking you and looking forward to an early action from your side.

Yours sincerely

Authorized Signatory

Telephone number : …………

Fax number : ……………….

Email: ………………..

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Appendix III

To

FRRO/ FRO

(Address)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that …… (patient’s name), ……… (age/ sex), ………. (Nationality), holding passport

number ……… is admitted in Bed No. …….. under my care for medical treatment at ………. (name of

the hospital and place). He is accompanied by ……….. (name of the companion/ attendant).

They need to stay in …… (place) for another …….. (duration) to complete their medical treatment. So

kindly extend their visas for …….. (duration).

This letter is issued for visa purpose only.

Details of visas granted to the patient and attendant

Details of visa Patient Attendant

Visa Number

Visa Type

Valid till

Date of issue

Place of issue

(Name of the Doctor)

Sr. Consultant Department ………..

(Name of Hospital and Place)

Telephone number : ………….

Fax number : ………..

Email : ……………

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Appendix IV

To

FRRO/ FRO

(Address)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify that …… (patient’s name), ……… (age/ sex), ………. (Nationality), holding passport

number ……… is admitted in Bed No. …….. under my care for medical treatment at ………. (name of

the hospital and place). He is accompanied by ……….. (name of the companion/ attendant).

Kindly do their registration formalities.

This letter is issued for visa purpose only.

Details of the disease ………………

Details of visas granted to the patient and attendant

Details of visa Patient Attendant

Visa Number

Visa Type

Valid till

Date of issue

Place of issue

(Name of the Doctor)

Sr. Consultant Department ………..

(Name of Hospital and Place)

Telephone number : ………….

Fax number : ………..

Email : ……………

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Appendix V

Form C

ARRIVAL REPORT OF FOREIGNER IN HOTEL

[To be completed in duplicate]

1. Name and address of the Hotel _______________________

or other premises, where

accommodation has been _______________________

provided for reward / on payment

2. Phone/Mobile No. of the Hotel/Place of stay_________________

3. Name of Foreign Visitor in Full: (as given in passport)

4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

5. Address in country where residing permanently

6. Address / Reference in India

7. Nationality 8. Passport No.

9. Place of issue

of Passport

10. Date of

issue of

Passport

(DD/MM/YYYY)

11. Valid till (DD/MM/YYYY)

12. Visa No 13. Date of Issue

(DD/MM/YYYY)

14. Valid till

(DD/MM/YYYY)

15. Type of Visa

PHOTOGRAPH*

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16. Place of issue

17. Arrived from

18. Date of arrival in India (DD/MM/YYYY)

19. Date of arrival in Hotel (DD/MM/YYYY)

20. Time of arrival

21. Intended duration of stay in Hotel (No. of days)

22. Whether employed in India (tick √ in appropriate box) Yes No

23. Purpose of Visit (tick √ in appropriate box)

Business Transit Official Employment Education Conference Visit friends/

relatives

Medical/

Health

Religion/

Pilgrimage

Leisure/

holiday

Sport Others

24. Next destination/ Proceed to

25. Contact/ Phone No. in India

26. In country where permanently residing

Note: - Please ensure that no column is left blank/incomplete.

* In case web camera/digital camera is not available, photocopy of the photograph in Passport

may be enclosed.

________________

Manager’s Signature”

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Appendix - VI

Form A

Foreign Students Information System

DATASHEET

Student Information

(to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of admission

Surname

Given name

Date of Birth

Gender

Nationality

Parent name Father name/ Mother name

Parent Relation Father / Mother

Address in India

Institution Admission No.

Date of joining in Institution

Sponsoring Agency

Passport number

Date of issue of Passport

Place of issue of Passport

Passport issued Country

Date of Expiry of Passport

Visa number

Visa issued Date

Place of issue of Visa

Visa issued Country

Visa Expiry Date

Visa Type

Visa valid for

Purpose of visit

Course details

(to be furnished within 24 hours of admission)

Course Name

Course Pattern Non-Semester/ Semester/ Short Term

Course Duration From Date: To Date:

Fee Structure

Registration with FRRO/ FRO

(to be furnished within 14 days from the date of arrival)

Registration Certificate No.

RC issued Date

RC Expiry Date

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Change of Course Details

(to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of change of course)

Course Name

Course Pattern Non-Semester/ Semester/ Short Term

Course Duration From Date: To Date:

Fee Structure

Academic Performance Entry

(To be furnished Semester-wise; attendance details to be furnished half-yearly)

Assessment Period From Date: To Date:

Attendance Regular/ Irregular

Examination Conducted Yes / No

Result Pass/ Fail

General Conduct of Student Good/ Bad

Enter Details of Conduct Remark Entry

Eligible to Continue Course Yes/ No

Exit Entry (Details of Student Exit from Institution)

(to be furnished within 24 hours from the time of completion of the course/ date of exit

from the institute/ course)

Student’s Exit Information Date:

Reason to Exit Course Completed/ Discontinued by Student/

Terminated.

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Appendix VII

LIST OF CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS, WHERE MISSIONS ARE

AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UP TO A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS

ANDHRA PRADESH/ TELANGANA

1. Shri Siddehendra Kaladshetram, Kuchipudi, Krishna Distt - 521136.

2. Kalakshetram, Ramachandra Rao Pet, Kluru, West Godavari.

3. Sree Vankatarama Natya Mandali, Kuchipudi, Divi Taluk, Krishna Distt.

4. Sri Ramasrishna Natya Mandali, 20/4 43, Konetimitta, Mulapet, Nellore – 524003.

5. New Music School, 1-1-258 Chikkadapalli, Hyderabad – 500020.

6. Varigapaki Reddigari Palli, Botlache Rewel, Rayachoty, Dit. Cuddapah.

7. Sri Thyagarya Gana Sabha, Viveknagar, Hyderabad.

8. Sri Sarda Natya Mandli, Vaspuru, Tanuku Taluk, West Godavari

9. Sri Venkateswara Natya, Kala Paroshad, 100, Gandhi Road, Tirupati, Chittoor.

10. Sree Sreenivasa Sangeetha Pathasala, Gutala- 534343, West Godavari.

11. Nata Samakhya, Raja Street, Venkatagiri Town, Nellore 524132.

12. Sri Srinivasa Natya Mandali, 16/1592-1, Rama Murthi Nagar, Nellore.

13. Surabhi Yuva Kalakara Sangham, 1-7-9, Mushirabad, Hyderabad.

14. Andhra University School of Fine Arts, Andhra University, Visakhapattanam – 530003.

15. Andhra University Music Circle, Andhra Pradesh University, Visakhapattanam.

16. Shri Venkateswara Natya Mandali, P.O. Polasanapalli, West Godavari. Distt. Andhra

Pradesh.

17. Natya Bharati, 4-55-1, Lawsons Bay Colony, Pedawaltair, Vishakhapattanam 530017.

18. Kiran Kala Niketan, LIG – 589, Gr Floor, Fathenagar Colony, Hyderabad 500018.

19. The Shyamnagar Welfare & Cultural Association, 10-1-18/40A, Shyamnagar, Hyderabad –

500004.

20. Sri Ramalingeshwara Laskhmi Ganesh Kala Samitti, Kalikapalli, Rajore Taluk, East

Godavari.

21. Andhra Arts Academy, Gandhinagar, Vijayawada, A.P.

22. Udaybhanu Kala Nilaya, Tannuku Road – Canal Road, Tadepelligude – 534102, A.P.

23. Sri Rama Natya Mandali, 14/489 – Subedarpet, Nellore – 524001.

24. Lalitha Kala Parishad, Anantpur,A.P.

25. Sri Chandra Kala Nilayam, 12/155, Saraswati Street, Gudiwada – 521301, A.P.

26. Sri Rajayam Theatres, Neelamahal Street, Gudiwada – 521301,A.P.

27. Balasarasathi Natya Mandal, Vellaya Palem, Karur Taluk, Distt. Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.

ASSAM

28. Seujia Samaj Sangeet Vidydlaya, P.O. Sibsagar, Assam

29. Silchar Sangeet Vidyalaya, P.O. Silchar, Park Road, Distt.. Cachar(Assam)

30. Manipuri Sangeet Ashram, Villaglle Singari, Sub. Div. Silchar, Distt. Cachar, Assam.

31. Kala Guru Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, P.O. Tejpur, Distt. Darrang, Assam.

32. Hatbor Kendriya Natya Samaj, P.O.. Hathor, Distt. Newgong, Assam.

33. Sibsagar Natya Samaj, Arundoy Path, P.O. Sibsagar – 785640, Assam.

34. Sri Sankardeva Kala Kristi Kendra, P.O. Bhorulun Tini Ali, Distt. Sibsagar, Assam.

35. Uttar Kamalabari Satra Sankardev Kristi Sangha, P.O. Kamalabari, Majuli, Distt.

Sibsagar, Assam.

36. Gharmora Model Stra Hills & Plains Cultural Institution, P.O. Dirgha, Scajulle, North

Lakshimpur, Pin. 787001, Assam.

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37. Jagat Guru Srimanta Sankaradev, Ktristi Kale Sangha,, Village Natun Kanalabari, Satra,

P.O. Kamalbari Majuli, Dt. Sibsagar, Assam.

38. Dasharupak, CulturalOrganization, Ullaskar Datta Sarani, Silchar - 788004, Assam.

39. Manipuri Kala Academy, Lakhimpur- Khunou, P.O. Fulertal – 788106, Dt. Cachar, Assam.

40. Sangita Sattra, C/o Eastern Printers, Chandmari, Guwahati – 7881003, Assam.

41. Mukhosh Sampradaya Drama & Cultural Society, Sen-D-Bari, Longai Road, Karimganj –

788710.

42. Ramkrishna Sangit, Mahavidyalaya, Ramkrishnagar – 788166, Dt. Cachar, Assam. 43. Bhaskarjyoti , Vill Japia Kalitachupa, P.O. Khudradimu, Dt. Kamrup, Assam

44. Sri Sankari Kala-Kristi, Bikash Samiti, Natu Kamalbari Satra, P.O. Kamalbari, Majuli,

Assam

45. All Assam Swijyo Boica Soarani Akanka Nat, Pratigogita Samiti, Biswanath Chorioli, P.O.

Charioli - 784176, Dt. Darrang, Assam.

46. Sangit Kala Mandir, Ramani Road, Karimgagnj 788710, Cachar, Assam

47. Kalaguru Bisnu Rava Sangeet Bidyalaya, Vil. Mazirgaon, P.O. Bhattapara, Dt. Kamrup,

Assam.

48. Chandpur Amuthoi Sangeet, Vidyalaya, P.O. Nagdirgram, Dt. Cachar, Assam.

49. Assam Manipur Kala Akademi, Itkhola, P.O. Silchar – 788001, St. Cachar, Assam.

50. Sangit Kalamandir, Ramani Road, Karimganj – 788710, Cachar

BIHAR

51. Sharda Sangeet Sadan, M.C. Road, Bhagalpur, Bihar.

52. Sri Jagannath Art School, P.O. Seraikella – 833219

53. Nritya Kala Kendra, No. 1, Straight Mile Road, Northern Town, Jamshedpur – 831002.

54. Kala Bhawan, Purnia – 854301.

CHANDIGARH

55. Pracheen Kala Kendra, Kothi No.197, Sector 16-A, Chandigarh 160016.

56. Indian National Theatre, 119, Sector 36-A, Chandigarh.

DELHI

57. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, No. 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi –2.

58. Abhiyan, C-5, Press Enclave, Saket, New Delhi - 110017.

59. Sri Ram Centre for Art & Culture, 4, College Road, New Delhi.

60. Pravatiya Kala Kendra, R – 23, Indrapuri, New Delhi.

61. Nritya Kaustubha Cultural Society, D –I/39, Satya Marg, Chnakyapuri, New Delhi.

62. Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music & Culture Amongst Youth, B 22

Gitanjali, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi

63. Bharatiya Sangeet Sadan, 52, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi – 65.

64. Centre for Indian Classical Dances, C-304, Defence Colony, New Delhi.

65. Delhi Institute of Music, Dance & Dramatics, V-13, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi.

66. Akshra Theatre, 118, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi.

67. Delhi School of Music, 8, Nayaya Nagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021.

68. Nrithanajali, C.3/213, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058.

69. Chayan, C-1423, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi – 110019.

70. Avadh Theatre Group, 1, Miranda House, Staff Flat, Delhi University, Delhi – 110001.

71. Indian Centre for Cultural Integration, 16/21. W.E.A. Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005.

72. Divy Jyoti Cultural Organization, 49, VI Floor, Udyan Marg, Kalibari Apartments, New

Delhi.

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73. Urvashi Pushap, H.C. 10804, Subhash Park, Naveen Bhandara, Delhi – 110032.

GOA

74. Kala Shuklendu, E - 313, Dr. Shirgaokar Road, Panaji, Goa – 403001.

75. Kalanjali Ciltural Institution, P.O. Box No. 230, Margao, Goa.

76. Mohan Orchestra, Pandit Dharmanand Kosembe Bldg, 3rd

Floor, Block A, Room No. 18,

Swatasntra Path, Vascodagama, Goa.

77. Dayanand kala Kenadra, 1st Floor, Fofur Bldg, Churchoran, Goa – 403706.

GUJARAT

78. Sangeet Natya Bharti, Chhabi Villa, 8, Kashiviswanath Plot, Rajkot – 360001.

79. Bharatiya Sangeet Sansad, “Chhabi – Villa” 8, Kashiviswaqnath Plot, Rajkot – 360001.

80. Mahipat Kavi’s Puppets Theatre, 2, Patrakar Colony No. 2, P.O. Shastrinagar, Ahmedabad

– 380013.

81. Rang Milan Kal Mandal, Opp. R. C. High School, Shahpur, Ahmedabad - 380001.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

82. United Theatres, 17/5, Gulab Cottage, Shankali, Simla.

83. Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Mcleod Ganj, Dharmasala – 176219, Dt. Kangra.

HARYANA

84. Haryana Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Baghoula, Dt. Faridabad.

J & K

85. Gulshan Theatre, Balapora – 192302, Thesil Shopian, Pulwama, Kashmir

86. Manasbal Dramatics, Sajapur – 193504.

87. Ram Kala Mandir, Udhampur.

88. Kashmir Bhagat Theatre, Akingam, Anantanag, Kashmir.

89. National Bhand Theatre, Wahthora, Chadoora, Kashmir

90. Kowser Theatre, Taiya Imamsahib, Shopian, Anantnag, Kashmir.

91. Bomal Luk Theatre, Bomai Sopore, Kashmir.

92. Wular Theatre, Zaingeer, Bomai, Sopore, Kashmir.

93. Shahwali Lukarang Flok Theatre, Drugmulla – 193222.

94. National Theatre Badgam, Kashmir – 189111.

95. Kashmir Youth Cultural Art, Chadoora – 191113.

KARNATAKA

96. Karnataka Gana Kala Parishat, 183,8th Cross, 2

nd Block, Bangalore 560011.

97. Natakshiromani, A.V. Varandachar Memorial Art,Association, South Central Road,

Seshadripuran, Bangalore – 560020.

98. Sri Bkanatheswari Sangeetha Kala Mandir, Chitradura – 577501, Karnataka.

99. Sri Nilakanteshwara Natya Seva, Sangha Heggodu Sagar – 577417.

100. Yokshagana Kendra, Loka Campus, MGM College, Udupi – 576102.

101. Handardutta Yakshagana Kala Kendra, P.O. Airpody – 576226.

102. Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandi (College of Mjusic), No. 9, III Main Tata Silk Farm,

Basavanagudi, Bangalore – 560004.

103. The Meenakshi Sundram Centre of Performing Arts, (Basti West Sariskruti Niketam),

No.I.BP Wadia Road, Basavangudi, Bangalore – 560 004.

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104. The Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Shri Krishnarajendra Road, Basavanamudi, Bangalore-560

004.

105. Karnataka Jampade Trust, No.7, Fourth Block, Kumare Park West, Bangalore-560 020.

106. Shri Ayyangar College of Music, 86, H.B. Samaj Road, Basayanagudi, Bangalore – 560

001.

107. Mahila Yekahagana Kala Mitra Mandali, No.10A, 5th Block II,Cross, Lower Palace,

Orchards, Bangalore – 560 003.

108. Nupura (School of Barratnatyam), No.4, 12th Class, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560 003.

109. Karnataka Rajya Samudaya Samanvaya Samithi, 46 Shop Street, Basavanagudi, Bangalore

– 560 004.

110. Palighat Muni Iyer Memorial Art Centre, 183/3, 8th Cross, 2

nd Floor, Jayanagar, Bangalore-

560 011.

111. Rajejinagar Sangetha Sabha, 302, First Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore –

560 010.

112. Jokumar Swamy Kala Balag, Ambika Nagar (Karnataka).

113. Shri Varalakshmi Academics of Fine Arts, Ramavilas, 688, Kashipathi, Agraher,

Chamaraja, Double Road, Mysore-570 04.

114. Geleyara Balaga, C/o Mondya Book Bureau, Vinobha Road, Subhash Nagar, Mondya –572

401.

115. Mallika, 36/2-VII Cross, 14th Main Anumantha Nagar, Bangalore – 560 019

116. Nruputhanga Kala Ranga, 755, Basavi Nilaya, Yashwantha Pur, Bangalore-560022.

117. Shri Ranganayaki Sthre Samaja, Shri Rangapatya – 571 438.

118. Ranga Sampada, 12-V4, Deshpande Building, Samadevi Galli, Belgaum –590001.

119. The Theosophical Society, Belgaum Lodge, Ramaghat Road, Contonment, Belgaum –

590002.

120. Ramgbhoomi, Dramatic *n Cultural Association, Ajjarkad, Udjupi – 576 101.

121. Kanada Sangh, State Bank of India, Bangalore Branch, St. Marks Road, Bangalore-

560001.

122. Kanada Mithraru, II-164. Kolar Gold Fields – 563115.

123. Rangabharati Sanskritika Sangha, Sidhalinga Krupa, Nehru Ganj, Gulbarga-585104.

KERALA

124. Kerala Kala Mandram, Thiruvambady, Trichur – 680 001

125. Vijana Kala Vedi Centre, “Gopi Vilas”. Amgadole;. Puthenkavu P.O (Via) Chengannur –

689 123 Kerala.

126. Kunchan Smaraka Samithi, Killikkurissimangalam, P.O. Lakkidi, Palghat Distt (Kerala).

127. Vnnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanileyam, Irinjalakuda 680121, Trichur Distt. Kerala.

128. School of Drama, University of Calicut, Dr. John Matabai Centre, Aranathukara P.O.

Trichur – 680618 (Kerala)

129. Gandhi Seva Sadan Kathkali & Classic Arts Academy, P.O. Gandhi Seva Sadan, Parur,

Palgaht Distt, Kerala.

130. Rangaorabath Children’s Theatre, Alumthara, Venjaramooldu P.O. Trivandrum Distt.

Kerala.

131. Dr. K.N. Pasharoty Swaraka Kathkali Club, Irinjalakuda – 680 121.,

132. Kerala Natya Academy, Krivish, T.C. No. 9/1986, Sasthamangalam, Trivandrum

MADHYA PRADESH

133. Shankar Gandhrava Mahavidlaya, Kimpoo Road, Leshkar, 237, Gwalior – 474 001.

134. Sharda Sangeet Mahavidlaya, George Town Primary Shalla, Jabalpur (MP)

135. Artists Combine, Navkar Wada, Lohiya Bazar, Gwalior – 474 001 (MP)

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136. Lok Kala Manch Pasndvani, Post Office Randha, Disst. Durg,(M.P.)

137. Kishore Kirti Sangeet Kala Sahkari Samiti Ltd., Bhilai, Q.No. 3/A, Street 16-VIII, Madhya

Pradesh.

138. Sangeet Samaj. C/o Bhat Khande Music College Near Madan Mahal Police Station

W/Town, Jabalpur 482002,MP.

139. Madhuvanti, baitooll – 460001,MP

140. Ustad Allauddin Khan Akademi, Lalit Kala Bhavan, Tagore Marg, Bhopal.

141. Kalidas Akademi, Sethi Nagar, Ujjain – 456001.

MAHARASHTRA

142. Gokul Prakalpa Pratishthan, Pingul, Kudal Distt., Ratanagiri, Mhaashtra.

143. Kala Chhaya Kathak Dence Institute, 759/94-B,Parbat Road, Pune 411004.

144. Ranhasharada Prathishthan, ‘Parijat’ 5 Makarand, Sanjaniwas, Senapati Bapat, Marg,

Dadar.

145. Bhartiyya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal’s, Gandharva Mahavidyalaaya, 495, Shanwar Peth,

Pune.

146. Gayan Vedan Vidyalaaayaa, 212, Shamkalyan, Shivajinagar, Nanded.

147. Rural Communes, 70, IInd Floor, Ist Marine Street, Mumbai.

148. Progressive Dramatic Association, 759/100, Deccan Gyamkhana, Poona.

149. Sangit Mahabharati, Plot No. A/6,10th Road, Juhu Parle Scheme, Ville Parle(West),

Mumbai.

150. Shri Shiwanand Sangit Maqhavidyalaya Wardhs, Samarth Wadi, Wardha.

151. Aiwshkar, B/6, Shakun, Shahji Raje Marg, Vile Parle, Mumbai.

152. Tamash Kala Kalavant Vikas Mandir, C/o New Hanumnan Theatre Industrial Estate

Compound, Lalbaug, Mumbai.

153. Nritya Bharati Kathak Dance Academy, 1256, Shivaji Nagar, Pune.

154. Bal Natya, Radha Niwas, Tilak Road, Dadar, Mumbai.

155. Indian National Theatre, Bombay Mutual Building, 19/21, Haman Street, 2nd

Floor,

Mumbai.

156. Nalanda Dance Research, Centre, Plot A-7/1, N.S. Road, No. 10, J.V.P.D. Scheme, Vile

Parle(West),Mumbai.

157. Dalit Ranga Bhoomi, C/o Shri Krishna Vaidya Classes, Daruwala Bridge, Sonwar Peth

Pune.

158. Pandit Vihayakrao Patwardh Smarak Samiti, 181 Shivaji Nagar, Miraj House, Pune.

159. The Goal Bindue Association, Gomant Dhami, 358, Dr. Bhadkiamkar Road, Mumbai.

160. Natya Aradhanna, 196, Gold Field Peth, Solapur.

161. Bharatiya Haarikatha and Kritan Mahavidyalaya, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. K.M.

Munshi Marg, Chowapaty, Mumbai.

162. Akhil Bharatiya Gandharava Mahavidyala Mandal, Ganghrya Niketan, Brahmanpur, Miraj

163. Nritya Shree, 3, Dhoke Colony, Jaiprakash Andheri(West).

164. Bhaskar Sangeet Vidyalaaya, Bajirao Road, Shaniparajah , Pune.

MANIPUR

165. Manipuri Nartanalaya Sougaijam Leirak, Moirangokhom, Imphal

166. The Maitel Laima Jatra Cum Drama Association, Sagol Band, Takyal Kolam Leikai,

B.P.O. Langjong Achouba, Imphal.

167. Progressive Artist Laboratory, Uripot, Baobam,Dewan Lane, Imphal.

168. Social Dramatic Union, Uripok, Achom Leikai, Imphal.

169. Touryatrik Kala Vikas Sangha Nata College, O.O. Singiamei Bazar, Imphal.

170. Shri Govindaji Bhakti Granth Kendra Bidyalaya, Brahmapur Thankapat Mapal, Imphal.

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171. Manipuri Jagoi Marup, Johnstone Scholl Hall, Imphal.

172. Manipuri Nat Sangeet Ashram, Konsba Bazar, Imphal.

173. The Panthoibi Natya Mandir, Yumanm Leikai, Imphal.

174. Hula Sindam Sang, Keisamthong Laison Lairaqk, Imphal.

175. The Huyel Lallong Manipur, Thank-Ta Cultural Association, Iripbung Keirao, B.P.

Manipur..

176. Rangamei Naga Arts and Cultural Association, Tamenglong, Manipur West District.

177. Sangeet Academy, Kakching Kaulen Part III, P.O. Kakching Bazar.

178. The Socity Theatre, Manipur, Keisampat Sega, Lambi Jailoo Leirak, Imphal.

179. Guru Amubi’s Nritya Vidyala, C/o Johnstone School Hall, Imphal.

180. Shri Shree Govindajee Nartanalaya, Palace Road, Imphal.

181. Sangeet Kala Sangam, Lamlong Bazar, Imphal

182. Progressive Artists Laboratory, Uripok Haobam Dewan Lane, Imphal.

ODISHA

183. Orissa Dance Academi, Plot No. 78, Karavele Nagar, Unit-3, Bhubaneswar-

750002(Odisha).

184. Nrutya Sangeet Kalamandir, Town Hall Compund, Balasore-756001 (Odisha).

185. Satabira Kalakar, Qr.No.J/75, Reserve Bank Colony, Unit-IV, Bhubaneswar-

750001(Odisha).

186. Orissam Sangit Parishad, Station Rd., Puri-752002.

187. Kala Vikash Kendra, KVK Marg, Cuttack-753001 (Odisha)

188. Bhanja Kala Kendra, Bhanja Bhawan, Rourkela-769002(Odisha).

189. Music Circle, Qr.No. B/50, Sector, 17, Rourkela-769003(Odisha).

190. Sangeet Kala Sansad, Choudwar Tala Bazar, Choudwar-754005, Distt. Cuttack (Odisha)

191. Utkal College of Music Dance, C/o National Music Association, Machhuabazar, P.O.

Boxibazar, Distt. Cuttack-(Odisha).-753001.

192. Bhubaneswar Kala Kendra, Ganganagar, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar-750001(Odisha).

193. Narendrapur kala vikash Kendra, distt. Ganjan, narendrapur-761051(Odisha).

194. Manmohan Sangeet Parishad, Bhadrak-756100, Distt Balasore (Odisha).

195. Satyabadi Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Temple Rd., Sakhigopal, Puri-752014 (Odisha).

196. Swara Tirth, Bhadrak-756100 Distt. Balasore (Odisha).

197. Ganjam Kala Parishad, Utkal Ashram Rd., Berhmpur-760001 (Odisha).

PUNJAB

198. Rajeshwari Kala Sangam, Ring Rd., New Jawahar Nagar, Jaullundhur-144001.

RAJASTHAN

199. Kala Bharati, Alwar-301001 (Rajasthan).

200. National Theatre Society, K.E.M. Road, Choutina Wall, Bikaner-334001.

201. Sangeet Natya Niketan, J. One Road, Bhupalpura, P.O. Udaipur-313001 (Rajasthan)

202. Triturti, `Rituraj', M.I. Road, Jaipur-302001 (Rajasthan).

203. Triveni Sanstha, 6 Agrasen Nagar, Udaipur.

204. Anurag Kala Kendra, 1-5/22 Pawanpuri, Bikaner.

TAMIL NADU

205. Kuchipudi Art Academy, 5, Prakasam Road, T. Nagar, Chennai-600014

206. Balasubramanya Sangeetha Sabha Music School, Flat No.24, I Block, Turabul Road,

Nadanam, Chennai-600035.

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207. Sree Bhartalanya, 51, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600004

208. Sri Thyagabrahma Mahotsava Sabha , 31 Thirumajana Veedhi, Thiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur

Distt. (Tamil Nadu).

209. Vazhuvoorar Classical Bharata Natya Art Centre, Brindawan, Mylapore, Chennai-600028.

210. I.N.A. Theatres, No.6, School View Road, Ramakrishnanagar, Chennai-600028.

211. Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Gana Vihar, No.8, Girffith Road, Thyagarajanagar, Chennai-

600004.

212. Sri Jaysreesi Tala Vadya Vidylaya, 74, Pilier, Koil Street, Triplicane, Chennai-600005.

213. Tamil Isai Sangam, Raja Annamalai Hall, Esplanade, Chennai-600001.

214. The Music Academy, 306, T.T.K. Road, Chennai-600014.

215. Sri Purandaradasar Sangeetha Vidyalaya No.10-A, V.O.C. Road, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore-

2 (Tamil Nadu).

216. Sri Lakshmi Neresimha Jayanthi Mkela Natya Nataka Sangam, No.64, South Street,

Melattur-614301, Tanjore Distt. (Tamil Nadu).

217. Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600041.

218. Sri Tirtha Naryana Swamigal Celebration Committee, Upoonthurauthi, Distt. Thanjavur

(Tamil Nadu).

219. Purisai Raghava Thambiran Tarabarai Theurkketthu Mandram, Purisai Vllg.& Post (Visa)

Anukkaroor, 604411, North Arkot Distt., (Tamil Nadu).

220. Natanamani Natya Niketan, 21, Khan Sahib Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai-94.

UTTAR PRADESH

221. Brij Kala Kendra, Gali Rawalie, Lal Darwaza, Kachi Sarak, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)

222. Bal Sanghrahalaya, Motilal Nehru Marg, Charbagh, Lucknow-226001 (Uttar Pradesh)

223. Muktakash Natya Sansthan, 486, Subhash Nagar, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)

224. Prabhu Sri Ramlal Sangeet Vidyalaya, 93 Near Thsil, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)

225. Lok Kal Kendra, Darkote, P.O. Munsiyari, Distt. Pithoragarh (Uttar Pradesh)

226. Darpan, 8/28, Arya Nagar, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

227. Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir Turst, Fort Ram Nagar, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

228. All India Kashiraj Trust, Fort Ramnagar, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

229. Shri Swami Haridasa Kala Sansthan, Shri Ranj Ji Udyan, Varindaban, Distt. Mathura (Uttar

Pradesh)

230. Darpan Chikan Mahal, 1, Subhash Marg, Lucknow-226003.

231. Raj Murthi Sangit Vidyalaya, Sujan Ganj, Jaunpur, (Uttar Pradesh)

232. Lakshmi Sangeet Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mohalla Naurangabad, Etawah (Uttar Pradesh)

233. Saraswati Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Sitapur-261001 (Uttar Pradesh)

234. Meghdut, 51/40, Udai Ganj Road, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

235. Roopantar Natya Manch, 23-G, Haripuri Colony, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)

236. Nritya Sangeet Prashikshan Kendra, 37/528, A, New Nagla Padi, Agra (Uttar Pradesh)

237. Nakshatra International C/O Sri Kumud Nagar, Kothi Shahji, Mirzamand Chowk,

Lucknow-226003.

UTTARAKHAND

238. Songten Library, Centre for Tibetan and Himalayan Studies, Drikung Institute, Dehradun,

Uttarakhand.

WEST BENGAL

239. Theatre Workshop, 11, Pal Street, Kolkata-70004.

240. Manipuri Nartanalaya, 15 A, Bipin Pal Road, Kolkata-700026 (West Bengal)

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241. Rabindra Sangit Sikhayatan `Rabindra Nilay', Rabindranagar, Midnapore-721101 (West

Bengal)

242. Lokayata Sanskriti Parishad, 60, Jatindra Mohan Avenue, 4th Floor, Kolkata-700005.

243. Youth Puppet Theatre, India, 2, Sewak Baidya Street, Kolkata-700029.

244. Udya Shankar India-Culture Centre,Jay Jayanthi 10 A 2, Mandeville Gardens, Kolkata-

700019.

245. Saurabh, 20, Lensdowne Road, Kolkata-700020 (West Bengal)

246. Indian Mime Theatre, 20/6, Seal Lane, Kolkata-700015 (West Bengal)

247. Chorus, 121, Harish Mukherji Road, Kolkata-700019.

248. Kolkata Puppet Theatre, 20, Ballyganj Kashba Flyover, Kolkata-19

249. Anamika, 4, Biship Lefrey Road, Kolkata-20 (West Bengal)

250. Sangit Kala Kendra, P.O. Math Chandipur-721650, Distt. Minnapur (West Bengal)

251. Ragini, 49, Panchanangola Lane, Kolkata-26

252. Padaboli, 68/4b, Purana Das Road, Kolkata-26

253. Children's Little Theatre, Aban Mahal, Gariahat Road, Kolkata-29

254. Sundaram, 57, Jatin Das Road, Kolkata-33.

255. Meitai Jagoi, P-21, Golf Club Road, Kolkata-33.

256. Akademi Of Folklore, 46/2, Gariahat Road, Kolkata-29

257. Santi Sangh Sangeet, Vidylaya For Girls, Distt. Bankura-722154, (West Bengal)

258. Santi Sangh Sangeet, Vidylaya For Boys, Ghatra More, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura-

722154, (West Bengal)

259. Santi Sangh, Chitra Mal, P.O. Galai-722154 Distt. Bankura

260. Nata Natyam, 7/1, Priya Nath Ghosh Lane, Howrah-711104 (West Bengal)

261. Swami Prajnananda Smriti Rakesha Samiti, P.O. And Vill. Mahisahdal, Distt. Midnapore-

721628 (West Bengal)

262. Santi Sangha Sangeet Vidyalaya, Chatra More, P.O. Galia.

263. Hrishikesh Sangeet Vidyalaya, Ramsitapur, P.O. Nadiwip, Distt. Nadia (West Bengal)

264. Suramandir Music College, Srinagar, Ranaghat, Distt. Nadia (West Bengal)

265. Chhayanat Sangeet Vidyapith, East Chandmari, Anandapur, P.O. Nona-Chandanpukar,

(West Bengal)

266. Provarshi Devi Sangeet, Mahavidyalaya For Boys, Chatramore, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura-

722154 (West Bengal)

267. Himalaya Kala Mandir, Banerjee Lodge, Laden La Road, P.O. Darjeeling

268. Bohrupee, 7, Lower Range, Kolkata-17

269. Ustad Nasir Moinuddin Daagar, Dhurpad Sangeet Ashram, 72-A, Jatindas Road, Kolkata-

700 029.

270. Gandharva, 51/1, Palm Avenue, Kolkata-19

271. Provabotidevi Sangeet Mahvidyalaya for Girls, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura, PIN 722154

272. Provabotidevi Sangeet, Mahavidyalaya for Boys, P.O. Galia, Distt. Bankura, PIN-722154

273. Aggragami Sangha, P.O. & Vill. Boinchigram, (Dakshinpara) Distt. Hoogly.

274. Loko Tirtha Music College, Sripalli-713103, Distt. Burdwan.

275. The Blind Releif Assoc.Delhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, New Delhi-3

276. Sriniwas Malliah Memorial, Theatre Crafts Trust, Theatre Crafts Museum Bldg., 5, Dean

Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi.

277. Humsub, Aiwan-E-Ghalib Marg, New Delhi-2

278. Shyam Sudner Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Grand Road, Near Putia Rani Temple, Old Bus

Stand, P.O. Distt. Puri (Orissa).

279. Sri Ram Swarup Sangeet Sadan, Barnala (Punjab)

280. Drukpa Korgyid Assoc. Forest View Villa, West Point Darjeeling, (West Bengal).

281. Kala Angan, 1706, Bakultala Lane, Kolkata.

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LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA AND VEDIC CULTURE

WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF FIVE

YEARS:

1. Yoga Sadhana Kendra,(Centre for Yoga) Malaviya Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University,

Varanasi - 221005.

2. Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, Maharashtra.

3. The Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz, Mumbai.

4. The Divine Life Society, Shivanad Nagar, Rishikesh.

5. The India Instt. Of Yoga and Allied Sciences, Tirupati.

6. G.S. College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala Distt.

a. Pune – 410403.

7. Kaivalyadhama, I.Y. Centre, 43, Netaji Subash Marg, Mumbai.

8. Deptt. of Yoga Studies, University of Sagar, Sagar, M.P.

9. The Teachers’ Training Centre, Vishwayatan Yogashram, Vaishno Devi, Jammu &

Kashmir/Delhi.

10. Deptt. of Yoga Studies, Govt. Yoga Centre, Chandigarh.

11. Deptt. of Yoga Studies, H. P. University, Shimla

12. Instt. Of Yoga Studies, Karnataka University, Karnataka.

13. Sankhya Yoga Tantra Agam, Sampurnand University, U.P.

14. The Ramakrishna Mission.

15. The Theosophical Society, Chennai.

16. Yoga Institute Ramakrishna Nagar, Chennai (run by Shri T. K. V. Desikachar).

17. Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh.

18. Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai ( of Swami Chinmayananda).

19. Gurdev Siddha Peeth , Ganeshpuri ( Maharashtra)

20. International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

21. Bihar School of Yoga, Moonger.

22. Yogoda Satsang Society, Ranchi.

23. Shri Vidya Samithi, Malakara, Kerala

24. Auroville Foundation, Dist. South Arcot, Tamil Nadu.

25. Om Swaroope, 1170/12, Revenne Collony, Pune.

26. Shri Ram Chandra Mission, Shahjahanpur (U. P.).

27. Mata Amritaandamayi Math, Amritapuri P.O, Kollam Distrit, Kerala.

28. Bihar Yoga Bharati, an Institute for Advanced Studies in Yogic Sciences, Munger, Bihar

29. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti P.O., Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA, VEDIC CULTURE, INDIAN

SYSTEM OF DANCE, MUSIC, etc. WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT

VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

1. Vedanta Academy, Malavali, Pune, Maharashtra

2. Isha Yoga Foundation, Velliangiri Foothills, Semmedu (P.O.), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

3. Lishu Institute, Kotra Kalyanpur, P.O. Raioli Horrawala, Tehsil Vikas Nagar, District Dehradun,

Uttarakhand

LIST OF INSTITUTIONS IMPARTING TRAINING IN YOGA, VEDIC CULTURE, INDIAN

SYSTEM OF DANCE, MUSIC, etc. WHERE MISSIONS ARE AUTHORISED TO GRANT

VISAS UPTO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR

1. Shri Satya Sai Baba Ashram, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.

2. Shri Shyam Ashram, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

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3. Swami Dayanand Ashram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

4. Matha Amrithanandamayi Mutt, Vallikkavu, Quilon.

5. Satyanand Ashram, Rajnandgaon.

6. Himalayan Institute of Hospital Trust, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

7. Anoopam Mission, Gujarat

8. International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Neyyar Dam, Trivandrum, Kerala

9. Jeevan Dhara Ashram, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.

10. Mahashakti Education Society, Hardwar, Uttarakhand.

11. Sharda Math, 24 Parganas, West Bengal.

12. Mahabodhi Society, Kolkata, West Bengal.

13. Library of Buddhist Dialects and Studies, Himachal Pradesh.

14. Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

15. Avtar Mehar Baba Perpetual, Public Charitable Trust, Ahmednagar,Maharashtra.

16. Sri Ganapati Sachidananda Avadhoota Datt Peetha, Mysore, Karnataka.

17. Atma Shakti Vidyalaya, Bangalore, Karnataka.

18. Sri Ramanashramama, Tiruvannamalai, Sambhuvanagar, Tamil Nadu.

19. Om Ashram, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

20. International Gaudiya Vaishanava society, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

21. International Centre for Yoga Education and Research,Matastreet, Chinamad, Kotakuppam,

Tamil Nadu.

22. Ramamani Iyenger Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, Maharashtra.

23. Vraja Academy, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

24. Sarthak Manav Kushtha Ashram, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

25. Sakya College, Rajpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

26. Govind sadan, Gadaipur, Mehrauli, New Delhi.

27. Thakur Kirpal Adhyatmic Kendra Spiritual, Cultural & Charitable Trust, Manav Kendra

Enclave, Delhi-110 041.

28. Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi.

29. Atam Darshan Yoga Ashram.

30. Dibyadham Yogashram,Puri, Odisha.

31. Seekers’ Trust, Sadhana Kendra, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

32. Jiva Institute, Faridabad, Haryana.

33. Krishnamachari Yoga Mancharam, 13, 4th Cross Street, Ramakrishnanagar, Chennai, Tamil

Nadu-600 028.

34. Shri Vishwadeep Gurukul Maheshwarand Ashram, Jadav, Paali Distt., Rajasthan.

35. The International Shivananda Yoga Vedantaq Centre, Trivandrum , Kerala.

36. Sthalam 8 Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Chamarajapuram, Mysore

37. Aurovalley Ashram, Rishidwar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

38. Vishwatmak Jangli Maharaj Ashram Trust, Kokamthan, Taluka Kopergaon, District

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

39. Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Mandiram Trust, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

40. Swami Omkarananda Saraswati Charitable Trust, Uttarakhand

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Appendix VIII

List of 104 peaks opened for mountaineering expeditions in Jammu & Kashmir (Leh area)

Sr. No. Name Height Map No. Long. Lat.

1. Lingsarmo 6955 m 52-B-04 34° 10’ 21” 76° 04’ 52”

2. Rungofarka 6395 m 52-B-04 34° 02’ 05” 76° 03’ 34”

3. Techafarka 6495 m 52-B-04 34° 02’ 01” 76° 05’ 38”

4. Pt 6148 6148 m 52-B-04 34° 02’49” 76° 02’ 08”

5. Shafat 1 6800 m 52-B-04 34° 00’ 40” 76° 05’ 07”

6. Photoksar 6080 m 52-B-16 34° 01’ 42” 76° 47’ 48”

7. Shafat II 6302 m 52-C-01 33° 56’ 38” 76° 06’ 43”

8. Shafat III 6155 m 52-C-01 33° 56’ 16” 76° 08’ 22”

9. Chiling I 6349 m 52-C-01 33° 48’ 43” 76° 09’ 44”

10. Chiling II 6253 m 52-C-01 33° 49’ 09” 76° 10’ 00”

11. Lalung I 6243 m 52-C-01 33° 45’ 35” 76° 14’ 13”

12. Lalung II 6157 m 52-C-01 33° 47’ 00” 76° 12’ 02”

13. Lalung III 6126 m 52-C-01 33° 45’ 22 ” 76° 12’ 00”

14. Pt 6048 6048 m 52-C-05 33° 47’ 56” 76° 15’ 17”

15. Pt 6197 6197 m 52-C -05 33° 47’ 04” 76° 15’ 46”

16. Pt 6274 6274 m 52-C-05 33° 49’04” 76° 15’17”

17. Pt 6485 6485 m 52-C-05 33° 45’ 24” 76° 20’ 21”

18. Pt 6067 6067 m 52-C-05 33° 46’ 06” 76° 15’ 40”

19. Pt 6035 6035 m 52-C-06 33° 42’ 00” 76° 18’ 18”

20. Pk 6000 6000 m 52-C-06 33° 38’ 47” 76° 24’ 11”

21. Pt 6125 6125 m 52-C-06 33° 37’ 51” 76° 21’ 56”

22. Pt 6080 6080 m 52-C-06 33° 37’ 19” 76° 21’ 56”

23. Pt 6240 6240 m 52-C-06 33° 35’ 04” 76° 22’ 18”

24. Hagshu I 6515 m 52-C-06 33° 32’ 45” 76° 27’ 55”

25. Pt 6035 6035 m 52-C-06 33° 31’ 35” 76° 28’ 47”

26. Pt 6157 6157 m 52-C-15 33° 25’ 02” 76° 48’ 59”

27. Pt 6162 6162 m 52-C-15 33° 23’ 54” 76° 48’ 32”

28. Pt 6184 6184 m 52-C-15 33° 23’ 23” 76° 48’ 26”

29. Pt 6431 6431 m 52-C-15 33° 23’ 09” 76° 48’ 47”

30. Pt 6436 6436 m 52-C-15 33° 22’ 02” 76° 47’ 41”

31. Pt 6028 6028 m 52-C-15 33° 22’ 18” 76° 51’ 33”

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32. Pt 6107 6107 m 52-C-15 33° 20’ 04” 76° 47’ 08”

33. Pt 6022 6022 m 52-C-15 33 ° 19’ 42” 76° 46’ 08”

34. Pt 6018 6018 m 52-G-01 33° 45’ 37” 77° 04’ 11”

35. Pt 6126 6126 m 52-G-01 33° 01’ 50” 77° 01’ 02”

36. Pt 6034 6034 m 52-G-01 33° 47’ 25” 77° 03’ 01”

37. Pt 6075 6075 m 52-G-02 33° 38’ 31” 77° 12’ 33”

38. Pt 6120 6120 m 52-G-02 33° 40’ 48” 77° 09’ 03”

39. Pt 6150 6150 m 52-G-02 33° 39’ 45” 77° 10’ 35”

40. Pt 6020 6020 m 52-G-04 33° 09’ 24” 77° 02’ 14”

41. Pt 6140 6140 m 52-G-04 33° 08’ 00” 77° 01’ 51”

42. Pt 6165 6165 m 52-G-04 33° 07’ 21” 77° 00’ 56”

43. Pt 6045 6045 m 52-G-04 33° 06’ 49” 77° 02’ 18”

44. Pt 6080 6080 m 52-G-04 33° 06’ 19” 77° 00’ 09”

45. Pt 6070 6070 m 52-G-04 33° 04 33” 77° 02’ 02”

46. Pt 6180 6180 m 52-G-04 33° 04 25” 77° 00’ 29”

47. Pt 6005 6005 m 52-G-04 33° 00’ 35” 77° 03’ 08”

48. Pt 6060 6060 m 52-G-04 33° 00’ 55” 77° 05’ 13”

49. Pt 6125 6121 m 52-G-05 33° 59’ 12” 77° 26’ 31”

50. Kangyarrag 6210 m 52-G-09 33° 45’ 09” 77° 33’ 07”

51. Kangyassay I 6401 m 52-G-10 33° 44’ 53” 77° 33’ 30”

52. Pt 6090-I 6069 m 52-G-10 33° 44’ 19” 77° 34’ 54”

53. Pt6265 6265 m 52-G-10 33° 43’ 31” 77° 34’ 28”

54. Pt 6340 6340 m 52-G-10 33° 43’ 04” 77° 33’ 40”

55. Pt 6280 6280 m 52-G-10 33° 43’ 31” 77° 33’ 03”

56. Pt 6090-II 6090 m 52-G-10 33° 44’ 24” 77° 32’ 18”

57. Pt 6225 6225 m 52-G-10 33° 42’ 08” 77° 35’ 29”

58. Pt 6000 6000 m 52-G-10 33° 42’ 43” 77° 35’ 05”

59. Pt 6190 6190 m 52-G-10 33° 42’ 23” 77° 34’ 13”

60. Pt 6230 6230 m 52-G-10 33° 42’ 15” 77° 32’ 45”

61. Pt 6170 6170 m 52-G-10 33° 40’ 24” 77° 32’ 49”

62. Pt 6025 6025 m 52-G-10 33° 40’ 23” 77° 34’ 50”

63. Pt 6040 6040 m 52-G-10 33° 38’ 43” 77° 35’ 00”

64. Pt 6030 6030 m 52-G-10 33° 37’ 31” 77° 35’ 44”

65. Pt 6120 6120 m 52-G-10 33° 36’ 36” 77° 35’ 54”

66. Khyam I 6101 m 52-G-10 33° 30’ 11” 77° 39’ 19”

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67. Khyam II 6100 m 52-G-10 33° 31’ 24” 77° 39’ 52 ”

68. Zara I 6130 m 52-G-11 33° 29’ 27” 77° 37’ 57”

69. Zara II 6000 m 52-G-11 33° 28’ 34” 77° 38’ 07”

70. Pt 6163 6163 m 52-K-03 33° 29’ 21” 78° 13’ 13”

71. Pt 6045 6045 m 52-K-03 33° 21’ 13” 78° 07’ 13”

72. Pt 6126 6126 m 52-K-03 33° 20’ 30” 78° 07’ 24”

73. Pt 6029 6029 m 52-K-03 33° 20’16” 78° 09’ 21”

74. Pt 6148 6148 m 52-K-03 33° 19’ 45” 78° 06’ 27”

75. Pt 6230 6230 m 52-K-03 33° 19’ 22” 78° 09’ 32”

76. Pt 6335 6335 m 52-K-03 33° 19’ 49” 78° 10’ 48”

77. Pt 6280 6280 m 52-K-03 33° 18’ 49” 78° 11’ 03”

78. Pt 6385 6385 m 52-K-03 33° 18’ 24” 78° 11’ 55”

79. Pt 6205 6205 m 52-K-03 33° 17’ 37” 78° 12’ 44”

80. Pt 6260 6260 m 52-K-03 33° 16’ 54” 78° 12’55”

81. Pt 6090 6090 m 52-K-03 33° 18’ 03” 78° 13’ 24”

82. Pt 6045 6045 m 52-K-03 33° 18’ 21” 78° 14’ 36”

83. Pt 6050 6050 m 52-K-03 33° 17’ 12” 78° 14’ 21”

84. Pt 6069 6069 m 52-K-04 33° 04’ 12” 78° 01’ 01”

85. Pt 6069 6069 m 52-K-04 33° 05’ 46” 78° 00’ 11”

86. Pt 6012 6012 m 52-K-04 33° 13’ 57” 78° 07’ 57”

87. Pt 6150 6150 m 52-K-04 33° 11’ 54” 78° 07’ 17”

88. Pt 6135 6135 m 52-K-04 33° 11’ 27” 78° 08’ 30”

89. Pt 6205 6205 m 52-K-04 33° 10’ 53 ” 78° 09’ 48”

90. Pt 6030 6030 m 52-K-04 33° 11’ 34” 78° 10’ 27”

91. Pt 6005 6005 m 52-K-04 33° 12’ 16” 78° 10’ 42”

92. Pt 6290 6290 m 52-K-04 33° 12’ 16” 78° 10’ 42”

93. Pt 6100 6100 m 52-K-04 33° 00’ 46” 78° 04’ 38”

94. Pt 6060 6060 m 52-K-04 33° 04’ 09” 78° 05’ 42”

95. Pt 6080 6080 m 52-K-04 33° 03’ 31” 78° 06’ 21”

96. Pt 6000 6000 m 52-K-04 33° 04’ 15” 78° 07’ 00”

97. Pt 6035 6035 m 52-K-04 33° 03’ 30” 78° 09’ 42”

98. Pt 6105 6105 m 52-K-04 33° 02’ 41” 78° 09’ 15”

99. Pt 6380 6380 m 52-K-04 33° 08’ 18” 78° 10’ 28”

100. Pt 6355 6355 m 52-K-04 33° 07’ 28” 78° 10’ 28”

101. Pt 6020 6020 m 52-K-04 33° 08’ 38” 78° 11’ 48”

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102. Pt 6130 6130 m 52-K-04 33° 09’ 35” 78° 12’ 15”

103. Pt 6094 6094 m 52-K-04 33° 09’ 45” 78° 12’ 19”

104. Pt 6100 6100 m 52-K-04 33° 07’ 26” 78° 13’ 00”

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Appendix IX

List of 113 Mountaineering and Trekking Peaks opened for mountaineering / trekking

S.No PEAK OR HEIGHT

IN METERS

LONGITUDE LATITUDE REMARKS

HIMACHAL

PRADESH

1 CB-9 (6108) 77 27’ 32 34’ Manali- Batal (RH)-BC-C-I,C-

II,C-III and summit attempt

2 CB-10 (Tara

Pahar)(6227)

77 28’ 32 36’ Manali-Chhatru-Chhota Dara-

Batal (RH)-BC-C-I,C-II and

summit attempt

3 CB-11 (5955) 77 31’ 32 22’ -do-

4 CB-12 (6258) 77 33’ 32 20’ -do-

5 CB-13 (6164) 77 33’ 32 21’ -do-

6 CB-13A (6240) 77 33’ 32 21’ -do-

7 CB-14 (6078) 77 34’ 32 32’ -do-

8 CB-16 (5825) 77 31’ 32 19’ -do-

9 CB-20 (5695) 77 31’ 32 24’ -do-

10 CB-22 (5720) 77 33’ 32 24’ Manali-Chhatru-Chhota Dara-

Batal (RH)-Linder-BC-C-I,C-II

and summit attempt

11 CB-26 (5840) 77 29’ 32 20’ Batal (RH)-BC-C-I,C-II, and

summit

12 CB-31 (6096) 77 28’ 62 25’ Manali-Chhatru-Chhota Dara-

Batal (RH)-BC-C-I,C-II and

summit

13 CB-32 (5639) 77 27’ 32 26’ -do-

14 CB-33 (Minar)(6185) 77 29’ 32 28’ Batal (RH)-Dekka-BC-C-I,C-II,

and summit

15 CB-34 (5635) 77 31’ 32 28’ -do-

16 CB-35 (5568) 77 30’ 32 29’ Manali- Batal (RH)-BC-C-I,C-

II, and summit

17 Unnamed Peak (5510) 77 17’ 32 28’

Manali- Darcha-Jispa-BC-C-

I,C-II, and summit

18 Unnamed Peak (5852) 77 14’ 32 28’ -do-

19 Unnamed Peak (5765) 77 09’ 32 33’ -do-

20 Unnamed Peak (5860) 77 38’ 32 15’ Manali- Grampho

Chhatru(RH)-Jitang- Puti

Runishigri (BC)-C-I and

summit attempt

21 Devachan (6265) 77 33’ 32 14’ Kulu- Manikaran (RH)- Tos

Saram- Base Camp-C-I, C-II

and C-III and summit attempt

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22 Papsura (6440) 77 33’ 32 12’ Manali (RH)-Manikaran (RH)-

Tos(Vill)- Shamshi-sari-BC-

ABC-C-I,C-II and C-III and

summit attempt

23 Whitae Sail

(Dharansura (6420)

77 34’ 32 12’ Kulu (RH)-Manikaran (RH)-

Tos(Vill)- Shamshi-sari-BC-

ABC-C-I,C-II and C-III and

summit attempt

24 Unnamed Peak (5790) 77 38’ 32 14’ Manali-Grampho-

Chhatru(RH)-Dhhota Dara-

BC,C-I,C-II and summit

attempt

25 Tiger Toth (5980) 77 36’ 32 18’ Manali-Batal Base Camp-C-

I,C-II,C-III and summit attempt

26 Unnamed Peak(5360) 77 47’ 32 08’

Batal-Karacha-Barasigri

Glacier-C-I,C-IIand summit

attempt

27 Unnamed Peak (6090) 77 42’ 32 14’ Grampho-Chhota Dara-Batal

(HR)- Karcha Nala-BC-C-I,C-II

and summit attempt

28 Indra San (6223) 77 24’ 31 12’ Manali (RH)-Jagatsukh (RH)-

Achhika-Seri-Tainta-BC-C-I,C-

II,C-III,C-IV and summit

attempt

29 Deo Tibba(6001) 77 23’ 32 11’ Manali (RH)-Jagatsukh (RH)-

Achhika-Seri-Tainta-BC-C-I,C-

II, (Duhangan col), C-III, and

summit attempt

30 Alirathni Tibba(5470) 77 26’ 32 05’ Kuku (RH)-Malansa BC-C-I,

C-II and summit attempt

31 Hanuman

TIbba(5932)

77 02’ 32 20’ Manali-Solang-Dhundi (RH)-

Beas Kun BC-ABC

32 Manali(5640) 77 03’ 32 24’ Dhundi (RH)-Beas Kund (BC)-

C-I, C-II and summit attempt

33 Makerbeh(6069) 77 04’ 32 25’ Mandi – Palchan- Dhundi

(RH)- Beas Kund BC- C-I, C-

II, C- III and summit attempt

34 Shikarbeh(6200) 77 03’ 32 23’ -do-

35 Behali Jot(6245) 76 35’ 32 50’ Udaipur (RH) – Margaon- BC

(Tal Go) c- II and summit

attempt

36 Menthosa(6443) 76 42’ 32 55’ Manali – Rohtang pass- Tandi-

Udhaipur (RH)- Niyar Mallah-

Urgos vill (last vill) BC-C-I, C-

II and summit attempt

37 Phabrang(6172) 76 47’ 32 44’ -do-

38 Unnamed Peak(5472) 76 47’ 31 44’ Manali- Tandi- Udaipur- Miyar

Nallah- Karpat BC-C-I, C-II

and summit attempt

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39 Unnamed Peak (5598)

76 48’ 32 46’ Manali- Tandi- Udaipur- Miyar

Nallah- Karpat BC-C-I, C-II

and summit attempt

40 Unnamed Peak (5666) 76 50’ 62 45’ Urgas- Chaliry forest-Gangupa

Nalah- BC-C-I, C-II then

summit

41 Kharcha Parbat

(6270)

77 43’ 32 21’ Manali Batal (RH)- BC-ABC-

C-I- summit camp and attempt

to summit

42 Consolation Peak 77 23’ 32 12’ Kulu- Manali (RH)- Chikka-

Chandertal- BC-C-II then

summit

43 Hanuman Tibba I

(5932)

77 02’ 32 21’ Manali- Dhundi- Beaskund-

BC-C-I, C-II then summit

44 Hanuman TIbba-II

(5366)

77 02’ 32 21’ -do-

JAMMU & KASHMIR

45 Nun (7135) 76 01’ 33 59’ (East- Leh-Kargil- Panikhar-

Gulmotongas (RH)- BC-C-I, C-

II,C-III and summit attempt

46 Kun (7077) 76 03’ 34 01’ Leh- Kargil-Panikhar-

Gulmotongas (RH)-BC-C-I, C-

II, C-III and summit attempt

47 Pinnacle (6955) 76 05’ 34 01’ -do-

48 White Nmeedle

(6420)

76 04’ 33 59’ -do-

49 Bobang (5971) 76 08’ 33 25’ Leh- Harpass-Kijai Nala-

Nagdal Lake-C- I, C-II summit

attempt

50 Z-2 peak (6152) 76 12’ 33 47’ Kargil- gulmotongas-

Ringdoom- Lalung Glacier-

BC-C-I, C-II then summit

51 Z-3 Hill (6270) 76 19’ 33 42’ Kargil- Gulmotongas- Haskira

Glacier- C- I, C-II then summit

52 Z-I (6155) 76 08’ 33 56’ -do-

53 Z-8 (6050) 76 20’ 33 50’ -do-

54 Kangri (5508) 77 28’ 34 00’ Leh- Stock Vill- (RH)- BC-

ABC- C-I, C-II and summit

attempt

55 Kangri (5900) 77 29’ 33 57’ -do-

56 Tanak Peak (5948) 76 06’ 33 48’ Kargil- (BC)-Sanku-Pan (RH)

to BC-C-I, C-II then summit

57 Shingrugo 76 58’ 33 28’ Kargil- Padam- Pibting C-I, C-

II then summit

58 Yan (6230) 76 04’ 33 00’ Leh (RH)- Gya- Gyamarnala-

Kongmarule- Nimaling- Shang-

Shangphy- BC-ABC then

summit

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UTTARAKHAND

59 Panwali Dwar(6663) 79 57’ 30 17’ Song (RH) – Khati- Dwalio-

Phukia- Base Camp- C-I, C- II

and summit attempt

60 Nanda Devi

East(7437)

79 59’ 30 21’ Munsyari (RH)- Lilam- Martoli

(Vill)- Nasanpatti Bhadeligwar

BC-C-I, C-II, C-III and summit

attempt

61 Nandakhat(6545) 79 58’ 30 18’ Bharari (RH) Loharkhet- Khati -

Dwali- (Vill)- Base Camp C-I, C-

II, C-III summit attempt

62 Mrigthuni(6855) 79 49’ 30 17’ -do-

63 Maiktoli(6803) 79 52’ 30 16’ -do-

64 Trishul-I(7120) 79 46’ 30 18’ Ghat (RH) – Sitel- Sutol- Lat

Kopri-Chandniya Ghat- BC-C-I,

C-II, C-III summit attempt

65 Trishul-II(6690) 79 46’ 30 17’ -do-

66 Trishul-III(6008) 79 48’ 30 17’ -do-

67 Tharkot (6099) 79 49’ 30 13’ Bharari (RH) - Khati via

Dhakuri- Jatolia- Sunder- Dunga-

Sukhran Cave BC C-I, C- II, C-

III and summit attempt

68 Nanda Ghunti(6390) 79 43’ 30 20’ Debal (RH) – Hemkund (BC)-

Roopkund- Attempt Nanda ghunti

via the Ronti Saddle

69 Ronti(6063) 79 43’ 30 22’ -do-

70 Bhanoti(5645) 79 50’ 30 12’ Bharari (RH) - Loharkhet-

Dhakuri - Khati (Vill)- Base

Camp - C-I, C- II, and summit

attempt

71 Baljuri(5922) 79 57’ 30 15’ Bharari (RH) - Loharkhet-

Dhakuri - Khati (Vill)- Base

Camp - C-I, C- II, C-III and

summit attempt

72 Nanda Kot(6861) 80 04’ 30 16’ Song (RH) Loharkhet- Dhakuri

Pass- Khati (Vill)- Dwali- C-I, C-

II and summit attempt

73 Lepsa Dhura(5913) 80 04’ 30 14’ -do-

74 Unnamed Peak 77 16’ 32 32’ Domphu Gompa (RH)- Khoksar

Nai Tempala Pass (BC)- CI

summit attempt

75 Bara sukha 78 36’ 31 04’ Uttarkashi- Dunga- Pura (RH)-

Tangua- Rania- Base Camp- C- I

& C-II then summit attempt

76 Rudugaira(5819) 78 52’ 30 56’ Gangotri (RH) – Tapovan (BC)

then summit

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77 Swargtrohini-I(6252) 78 30’ 31 06’ Deherdun- Natwar & Sansiri

(RH)- Ta:ial- Osala- BC, BC-I

and summit attempt

78 Swargtrohini-II(6278) 78 30’ 31 06’ -do-

79 Banderpunchi(6320) 78 33’ 31 00’ -do-

80 Srikanth(6133) 78 48’ 30 57’ Uttarkashi- Bhatwari- Sukki

(RH)- Hasil- alsong Tel Gad

Nullah- BC-I, BC-II and summit

attempt

81 Gangotri-I(6672) 78 50’ 30 55’ Gangotri (RH)- Ruduagira

Nallah- BC- C-I - C-II and

summit attempt

82 Gangotri-II(6590) 78 51’ 30 54’ -do-

83 Gangotri-III(6577) 78 52’ 30 48’ -do-

84 Joanali(6632) 78 51’ 30 52’ -do-

85 Jogin-I(6465) 78 55’ 60 52’ -do-

86 Jogin-II(6342) 78 55’ 30 53’ Gangotri (RH)- Ruduagira

Nallah- BC- C-I - C-II and

summit attempt

87 Jogin-III(6166) 78 56’ 30 52’ -do-

88 Thalaysagar(6964) 78 59’ 30 51’ -do-

89 Manda(6568) 79 00’ 59 55’ Gangotri-Chirbas- BC- I, BC-II

and summit attempt

90 Meru North(6450) 79 02’ 59 52’ Gangotri-Chirbas- Gaumukh-

Tapovan BC- I, BC-II and

summit attempt

91 Meru East(6261) 79 02’ 29 52’ -do-

92 Kirti Stambh(6270) 79 01’ 30 49’ Gangotri-Chirbas- Gaumukh-

BC- I, BC-II and summit attempt

93 Bhatekhunta(6578) 79 02’ 30 48’ -do-

94 Kedarnath(6962) 79 04’ 30 47’ -do-

95 Kedr Dome(6830) 79 04’ 30 48’ -do-

96 Karcha Kund(6632) 79 07’ 30 46’ -do-

97 Shivling(6543) 79 04’ 30 52’ Gangotri- Gaumukh- Nandaban-

BC- I, BC-II and summit attempt

98 Bhagirath-I(6856) 79 09’ 30 51’ -do-

99 Bhagirath-II(6512) 79 09’ 30 51’ -do-

100 Bhagirath-III(6454) 79 08’ 30 52’ -do-

101 Vasuki Parhal(6792) 79 10’ 30 52’ -do-

102 Satopaqnth(7075) 79 13’ 30 50’ -do-

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103 Sudarshan

Parbat(6507)

79 05’ 30 58’ Gangtori- Gaumikh- BC-I, BC-II

and summit attempt

104 Changabang(6866) 79 55’ 30 29’ Joshimath (RH)- Lata Vill. Belta-

Latakhark- Dibrugatta- Upper

Deodi- BC- C-I, C-II and summit

attempt

105 Nilkantha(6597) 79 24’ 30 43’ Joshimath- Badrinath- BC-I and

summit attempt

106 Chaukhamba-I(7886) 79 15’ 30 43’ Joshimath- Mana Vill- BC-I, BC-

II, BC-III and summit attempt

107 Chaukhamba-II(7070) 79 15’ 30 43’ -do-

108 Chaukhamba-

III(6995)

79 15’ 30 43’ -do-

109 Chaukhamba-

IV(6854)

79 15’ 30 43’ -do-

110 Changuch(6322) 80 02 30 17’ Bharari (RH)- Loharkhet- Khati-

Dwali (Vill)- Base Camp-C-I, C-

II and summit attempt

TREKKING PEAKS

111 Stok Kangri(6150) 77 28’ 33 59’ Leh-Stok Vill(RH)-TC-II-BC-

C-I-C-II and summit attempt

112 Ladakhi(H.P) 77 03’ 32 22’ Dhundi (RH)-Beas Kund(BC)-

AB-C-I and summit attempt

113 Friendship (6284) 77 12’ 32 23’ Dhundi (RH)-Beas Kund(BC)-

ABC-C-I and summit attempt

Note:

1. Prior permission of the Central Government is not required for climbing the above mentioned

peaks. However, if the expedition team includes nationals of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and

Bangladesh, prior permission of the Central Government will be required.

2. This is also subject to Indian Mountaineering Foundation specifying the routes, attach liaison

officer and impose such restrictions as it may deem necessary.

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Appendix - X

List I

LIST OF RECOGNISED PROTESTANT SOCIETIES

1. American Reformed Mission(Reformed Church of America).

2. American Friends Mission (Friends Foreign Missionary Society)

3. American Lutheran Church Mission (Columbia, Ohio).

4. The United Church Board for World Ministries.

5. The United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and

relations.

6. Assemblies of God Mission (Springfield, Mission).

7. Ceylon and India General Mission.

8. Church of the Nazarence.

9. Christian and Missionary Alliance.

10. Free Methodist Mission.

11. National Holiness Missionary Society.

12. Protestant Episcopal Church Mission.

13. Reformed Presbyterian Mission.

14. Scandinavian Alliance Mission of N. America.

15. United Lutheran Church Mission

16. American Wesleyan Methodist Mission

17. United Christian Missionary Society.

18. National Council of Y.M.C.A.

19. American Advent Christian Mission.

20. American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society.

21. American Memnonite Brethern Mission

22. Board of American Memnonite Mission.

23. General Conference of Momnonite Mission of N. America.

24. United Missionary Society Memnonite Brethern in Christ.

25. General Brotherhood Board Church of the Brethren.

26. Associated Reformed Presbyterian Mission.

27. Baptist General Conference Mission.

28. Christian Mission, Mahoba.

29. Methodist Church in South Asia.

30. Vellore Christian Medical College Board.

31. Basel Evangelical Mission.

32. Danish Mission Society of Heelerup.

33. West Jeypore Missionary Society (Schleswing-Holesteir).

34. Evangelical National Missionary Society of Stockholm (Evangelical Fosterlands Stiffen)

35. Liepzing Evangelical Lugheran Mission.

36. Santhal Missions of the Northern Churches Danish Board.

37. Santhal Missions of the Northern Churches Norwegian Board.

38. Swedish Missionary Society (Svensha Mission for bunder)

39. Women’s Missionary Society (Kunhliga Mission Arbetare)

40. Church of Sweden Mission (Svensha Kyrkans Mission)

41. Gossner Missionary Society.

42. Norwegian Free Evangelical Mission.

43. Swedish Alliance Mission (Svenska Alliansmissioner)

44. Swedish Baptist Mission

45. Memnonite Board of Missions and Charities.

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46. Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Advent Christian

Denomination.

47. General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists.

48. Missouri Lutheran Evangelical India Mission.

List II

LIST OF RECOGNISED CATHOLIC SOCIETIES

1. Society of Jesus.

2. Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross, Liege.

3. Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, Ghent.

4. Congregation of the Missionary Canonesses of St. Augustine.

5. Franciscan Sisters of St. Mary of the Angels, Angers.

6. Institute of Natre Dame des Missions, Deal.

7. Monastery of the Good Shephered, Angers.

8. Society of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary.

9. Institute of Foreign Missions, Milan.

10. Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

11. Daughters of the Cross, Chavanod.

12. Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Francis of Sales, Annecy.

13. Congregation of Sisters of St. Hoseph of Chamberty.

14. Congregation of Sisters of St. Hoseph, Annecy.

15. Order of Discalced Carmelities.

16. Society of the Holy Cross

17. Society for Foreign Missions, Paris.

18. Society of Little Sisters of the Poor, France.

19. Society of the Daughters of St. Francis of Sales.

20. Society of St. Ann ‘Della Providenza” Turin.

21. The silvestrine Congregation of the Order of St. Banedict.

22. The Salesian Congregation of Don Dosco, Turin.

23. The Society of the Sisters of St. Anns, Institute Baldegg, Lucerne.

24. Missionary Borthers of St. Francis of Assisi.

25. Congregation of the Missions, Rue de Sevres, Paris.

26. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph de Cluny Rue Mechain, Paris.

27. The Society of the Daughters of Charity Canossian.

28. Order of Premonstratensians.

29. Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph de Tarses, Hautes Pyreness France.

30. Congregation OF THE Ursulines of Thildonck (Belgium).

31. Brothers of St. Gabriel.

32. St. Joseph's Society for Foreign Missions.

33. Order of the Friars Minor Capuchin.

34. Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons.

35. Sisters of St. Charles.

36. Community of the Poor Clarisses.

37. The Society of the Divine World.

38. The Order of Annons Regular of St. Augustine.

39. Society of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate.

40. The Society of the Franciscan Nuns of the perpetual (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament).

41. Order of the most Holy Savior.

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