HOW WE HELP!!

• Providing necessary application forms and list of requirements from the FROO and Ministry of Home Affairs Office in India
• Providing assistance in completing all documentation
• Collecting all information and documents and presenting them to the concerned department/ authorities
• Monitoring the status and follow-up with the Authorities to ensure the smooth process of files/documents with various departments and Government bodies.

Legalization / Attestation is a process of witnessing documents by authorized person/ Departments/authorities with their official seal and signature. This attestation confirms that, the specified document has been issued by that mentioned department and Seal and signature on that particular document is authentic.

FRRO/ FRO REGISTRATIONS

All foreigners, including foreigners of Indian origin, visiting India on a visa that permits a stay of more than 180 days must register with the Foreigners' Registration Officer having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to stay, within 14 days of his/her arrival. While any visitor planning a stay of more than 180 days must register within 14 days, some visas will be stamped with an indication of whether or not registration is required. Everyone with visa indicating that registration is required should be sure to register with the appropriate Foreigners Registration Office within 14 days. It is best to check with the office you will be registering with for up-to-date requirements, but generally you be asked to provide the following documents.

VISA EXTENSIONS & CONVERSIONS OF INDIAN VISA

The power of Visa conversions and visa extensions to foreigners present in India, vests with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The change of visa status from one category to another category is normally not allowed. It can be considered by MHA only in extraordinary circumstances. Foreigners may approach the FRRO/CHIO/FRO concerned who would forward their case in MHA for approval. Applications for extensions/conversions should be made well in advance. FRRO can grant 15 days extension of stay on all types of visas on production of confirmed ticket for departure.

OCI/ PIO CARDS

OCI CARD:- A foreign national, who was eligible to become citizen of India on 26.01.1950 or was a citizen of India on or at anytime after 26.01.1950 or belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15.08.1947 and his/her children and grand children, provided his/her country of citizenship allows dual citizenship in some form or other under the local laws, is eligible for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Minor children of such person are also eligible for OCI. However, if the applicant had ever been a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh, he/she will not be eligible for OCI.

PIO (PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN) CARD SCHEME 2002

The Government of India has revised the PIO Card Scheme, which was launched in 1999, aimed at making the journey back to your roots, simpler, easier, flexible and absolutely hassle free. The PIO Card will entitle you to a set of privileges.

VISA FOR NEW BORN BABIES

Every foreign national must have an appropriate Indian Visa for their stay in India and this applies to their new borns in India as well.