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- Fellowship In Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary Critical care - Fellowship
The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is a government office responsible for registering foreign nationals who are staying in India for more than 180 days. This registration is mandatory for all foreign nationals, with the exception of nationals of Burma and Nepal. They are required to register themselves with a Registration Officer within 14 days of arriving in India.
The process for FRRO registration for international students is as follows:
Note: In every three months the institution must update the academic performance of the student in ‘S’ form portal and the ‘S’ form must be exited after course completion.
Documents Required for FRRO Registration
The following documents are required for FRRO registration:
Important Notes
Student Visa Types
S1: For higher studies (UG, PG)
S2: School students
S3: Short-term courses (internship, summer program)
S5: Research visa (PhD.)
S6: Internship
Documents Needed for Institution Change
The student is required to re-register under FRRO in the new jurisdiction and submit a transfer application in the existing FRRO jurisdiction.
The campus change follows the same procedure.
Documents Needed for Visa/Registration Renewal
Every international student needs to renew his/her visa and Registration before its expiry.
The following documents are required for visa/registration renewal in India:
*Make sure to begin the renewal procedure at least one month prior
Note: As per our Visa conditions, a student who comes under students Visa shall not indulge in any other activities in India except studying.
The process for FRRO registration for international faculties are as follows:
Employer’s Visa:
Notes: Foreign professors can visit the university under Business visa/Tourist Visa
Professors visiting university for Seminars, signing MoU or attending Symposium should come under business visa
Renewal of Visa/Registration
Make sure to begin the renewal procedure at least one month prior.
Please keep a Google document with information on foreign nationals that clearly states the dates when their registration and visas expire. This can enable you to begin the renewal procedure beforehand.
Documents Needed for Visa Renewal
The following documents are required for visa renewal in India:
As per the policy of the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) all the OCI/PIO card holders who desire to perform research (at University or in any other organizations) in India are required to
apply and receive special permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Documents Required for Student or Researcher
Contact Information
For more information on FRRO registration, please contact the following:
Name : Rajeena S.
Designation: Program Assistant,
Amrita Center for International Programs
Contact: 9446220300
Mail id: frro.acip@am.amrita.edu
Contact Information Campus Wise
1 | Amritapuri | Ms. Rajeena S./ Ashok Kumar Gandhi |
frro.acip@am.amrita.edu, rajeenamanoj10@gmail.com ashokgandhi@am.amrita.edu |
2 | Bengaluru | Ms. Rekha/ Cpt. Rajeev Sood |
k_rekha@blr.amrita.edu sood@blr.amrita.edu |
3 | Coimbatore | Ms. Subha Viju Menon/ Mr. Nithin |
vm_subha@cb.amrita.edu/ ammasgopa@zoho.com |
4 | Chennai | Ms. Preetha | preetham.acip@gmail.com |
5 | Arasapalayam | Mr. Nithin | ammasgopa@zoho.com |
6 | Kochi | Ms. Geetha Sujith | geethasujit@gmail.com |
7 | Mysore | Mr. Sunil Laxman | newzyin@gmail.com |
Disclaimer
Note: This document is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please consult with an immigration attorney for specific advice on your situation.