Indian Visa registration and extension at FRO Gurgaon: Address and timings

FRO Gurgaon is located at Mini Secretariat, off NH-8 in Gurgaon. It’s located at the 3^rd floor of the building. The FRO Gurgaon is a small office within the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ) of Haryana Police. DCP (HQ) is also the main Foreign Registration Officer of Gurgaon.

The submission timings at FRO Gurgaon are from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Friday. The FRO Gurgaon office will accept cash for late registration and visa extension fees.

Gurgaon is not a full FRRO office. There is one office-in-charge and about 3 staff members in the small FRO Gurgaon office. The inside of FRO Gurgaon office has very limited seating capacity for about 5-6 people. However, there is a larger seating area outside which can be used for waiting.

The applicants have to first take an appointment by visiting the Government of India website at http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/, and then visit the FRO Gurgaon at the appointed date. FRO Gurgaon will not entertain anyone without an online appointment.

FRRO Chennai: Address and timings for visa registration and extension

FRRO Chennai is located at:

FRRO Chennai, Shastri Bhavan Annexe, 26, Haddows Road, Chennai.

Tel. No. 044-28232642, 23454970

FRRO Chennai accepts application in the morning from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. The fee for late registration or visa extension can be paid only by demand draft in favor of “DDO, Bureau of Immigration, Chennai”.

The applicants have to first take an appointment by visiting the Government of India website at http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/, and then visit the FRRO at the appointed date. FRRO Chennai will not entertain anyone without an online appointment.

Indian Visa: Registration and extension at FRRO Hyderabad.

The FRRO Hyderabad has changed its submission timings for registration, extension and other FRRO services from evening to morning. The FRRO Hyderabad now accepts applications only in the morning from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM.

The applicants have to first take an appointment by visiting the Government of India website at http://indianfrro.gov.in/frro/, and then visit the FRRO at the appointed date. FRRO Hyderabad will not entertain anyone without an online appointment.

Here is the address and phone numbers of FRRO Hyderabad.

FRRO Hyderabad is located at:

FRRO Office, Bureau of Immigration

Besides Vijaya Bank Counter, Rajiv Gandhi Terminal,

Begumpet Old Airport, Hyderabad,

Contact No. 27900211, 27901022, 27900388.

Registration at FRRO, Hyderabad: Address and timings

Notice: The information in this post has changed due to changes in procedure and timings at FRRO Hyderabad. Please find the latest information here:  http://indianimmigration-law.blogspot.in/2011/09/indian-visa-registration-and-extension.html

FRRO Hyderabad is located at:

FRRO Office, Bureau of Immigration

Besides Vijaya Bank Counter, Rajiv Gandhi Terminal,

Begumpet Old Airport, Hyderabad,

Contact No. 27900211, 27901022, 27900388

The registration is done from 2-4 PM only.

The applicant needs to fill the registration form online by visiting at:

http://apps.appolice.gov.in/residentialpermitshyd/home.aspx

After filling up the form, please note your confirmation number and take a print out of the form generated. If your form is not generated for any technical reason, you may provide the confirmation number to FRRO Hyderabad and they will provide you a print out.

For registration of Employment visas at FRRO Hyderabad, you are required to obtain a PAN card or an acknowledgement of the PAN card.

The PAN card for foreign nationals can be applied at UTI services located at Bank street in Hyderabad.

Registration and Extension at FRRO Bangalore: A visit to FRRO Bangalore

FRRO Bangalore had started functioning from new location at Indira Nagar at Bangalore. For address, directions and timings at new location please visit:

http://indianimmigration-law.blogspot.com/2010/11/foreigners-regional-registration-office.html

Foreign nationals going to FRRO Bangalore for registration, extension and other miscellaneous services should ensure that they have the complete documentation to avoid any delays or unnecessary repeat visits.

There is a waiting area, restrooms, single window section and pre-scrutiny section at the ground floor. You may collect all application forms from single window section after showing your passport.

The tokens (tickets) are given on the first floor on the “first come first served” basis. The foreign national can go to FRRO with all documents required for his/her matter, collect the token and wait for his/her turn. There is a digital display for token numbers. After the pre-scrutiny, the foreign national can go to the first floor which is also called the “Immigration service Hall”. There is main scrutiny desk on the left side and it displays the token number being served. There is a waiting area and the foreign national can wait for his/her turn.

After the main scrutiny is done and the application is signed by the officer, the foreign national has to go to the counters on the right side of the same hall to get himself/ herself photographed. After the photograph, the foreign national would be provided a receipt and a time to come back and collect his/her papers.

The tokens are given only between 9:30 AM to 1:00 in the afternoon. If foreign national comes early, he can expect to receive his registration certificate by 12:30 afternoon. Most extension visas are completed the same day or the next day.

If your registration is late, you will need additional documentation and late fee. For delayed registration fee at FRRO, Bangalore, please see here:

http://indianimmigration-law.blogspot.com/2010/10/late-registration-fee-at-frro-bangalore.html

Overall, the processes at FRRO Bangalore are faster and more efficient now. The seating area is very comfortable. The rest room area can be made better. There is parking available at the street and photocopy shops opposite and adjacent to FRRO building.

Foreigners Regional Registration Office( FRRO) Bangalore: New location at Indira Nagar

The FRRO Bangalore has started working from new location at Indira Nagar, Bangalore.

The foreign nationals should not visit the old location at Infantry road any more.

Here is the Address of Foreigners Regional Registration Office( FRRO) Bangalore:

No.55, Double Road,
Near Indiranagar ESI Hospital,
Indiranagar, Bangalore – 560038.

Phones: +91 80 25202052/ 25297683

FRRO Bangalore is a yellow colored building located on Double Road close to IndiraNagar ESI Hospital.

Application submission timings: 9:30 morning to 1:00 afternoon.

Open: Monday to Friday only. ( except public holidays)

Services for : Registration, extension, exit permits, PIO cards, OCI cards, miscellaneous services.

I will provide a “visit to FRRO Bangalore” and working in next post in few weeks.

Late registration fee at FRRO Bangalore

FRRO Bangalore now requires the payment of all visa related fees by demand draft only. If you are going for a late registration( beyond 14 days of arrival) in India, you are required to pay a late fee of Rs. 1395 besides the application for excusing the delay. Please carry a demand draft of Rs. 1395 in favor of "DDO,BOI, BANGALORE" with two copies while going for late registration at FRRO, Bangalore.

FRRO Bangalore: New method of fee payment from 21 October, 2010

Earlier, the fee required for any type of visa services at FRRO, Bangalore was required to be deposited at State Bank of Mysore through challan provided by the FRRO Bangalore. However, since 21 October, 2010, the fee has to be paid by demand draft in favour of “ DDO,BOI, BANGALORE” payable at Bangalore. The demand draft for fee for FRRO Bangalore can be drawn upon any Indian Bank( including the private banks). If you know the fee before hand, you can carry the demand draft to FRRO along with two photocopies. Otherwise, upon acceptance of your application, the window clerk will advise you the amount for which demand draft is required.

Indian Employment Visa issued for a period of 180 days or less: registration is not required with FRRO/FRO

As per new guidelines provided by Ministry of Home Affairs, for an Indian Employment Visa issued to a foreigner for a period of 180 days or less, registration is not required with FRRO/FRO( Unless registration requirement is specifically endorsed on visa by Indian Embassy issuing the Employment Visa).

Registration at FRRO Mumbai: Police Verification of Address

The foreign nationals required to register at FRRO Mumbai should get their addresses verified from local Police station before going for the registration at FRRO Mumbai. Since the verification of address from local Police station can take some time, the foreign nationals should start the process of registration early so that they can file the registration papers with FRRO Mumbai within the 14 days time limit.

Registration at FRRO, New Delhi/ Delhi: Requirements for address proof:

If you are registering at FRRO at New Delhi (Delhi), please take note of the following requirements if you are submitting your lease deed as a proof of your address:

1. The lease deed can be executed between Indian company (lessee) and owner (lessor). The foreign national can also execute lease deed in personal capacity with lessor.

2. The lease deed should be properly executed with the names and addresses of lessor, lessee and two witnesses. The lease deed has to be notarized. You should also enclose copies of photo identification documents of lessee (or authorized signatory), lessor and two witnesses.

Please carry the “lease deed” fulfilling the above requirements at FRRO Delhi; otherwise you may have to face delays.

Address of FRRO, Delhi:

FRRO Delhi, East Block-VIII, Level-II, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066.

FRRO Delhi is located behind Hotel hyatt regency and Bhikaji Cama Place( an office complex) adjoining Hotel Hyatt. FRRO Delhi is at a walking distance from both these buildings and Inner Ring Road.

You may read our Immigration blog at : http://www.immigration.ind.in/

Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) in Tiruvannamalai

Many foreign nationals have been visiting Tiruvannamalai town to visit Sri Ramana and other Ashrams. Those requiring registrations or extensions should visit the Foreigner’s Registration Office ( FRO) office which is located at Vellore Road in the Superintendent of Police ( SP office) near the Collectorate building. The person in charge is Mr. Prateebhan.

Foreigners Registration Office, FRO, Goa: Procedures for foreigners’ registration and extension of Visas

Goa attracts thousands of tourists every year who come here to for beautiful beaches, happening nightlife, beach parties and good sea food. Many foreigners visit Goa on business also as the place offers good opportunities for tourism related business.

The foreigners who require registration, extension or miscellaneous services as per their visa types and stipulations should approach Foreigners Registration office (FRO) Goa located at Panaji (also called Panjim). The FRO Goa exercises jurisdiction over the entire state of Goa. The FRO Goa is situated on the ground floor of the Goa Police Head Quarters Building, Opp. Azad Maidan at Panaji Goa. The FRO at Goa is not a full FRRO so it reports to the State Home Department located at Porvorim, Goa.

(For more information about difference between FRRO and FRO, please visit: http://indianimmigration-law.blogspot.com/2010/01/foreigner-registration-office-fro.html)

Extension of Business and Employment Visas at FRO Goa:

If you wish to apply for an extension of business or employment visa at FRO Goa, please submit your application at least 90 days before the expiry of your visa. The FRO Goa will not accept your extension application if you apply late and you will be required to apply at the Goa State Home Department at Porvorim, Goa.

Otherwise, for extension of Business or Employment visas, you may apply directly at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at New Delhi. If your extension application is accepted at MHA, they will give you a three months temporary extension and ask for local report from FRO Goa. On receipt of satisfactory report from FRO Goa, the MHA can provide the balance nine months (or less if requested). After approval of extension, your residential permit will be stamped by the FRO Goa while the visa stamp in the passport will be stamped by the Goa State Home Department at Porvorim.

For extensions, the fee (exact amount dependent on type and duration of extension) in cash has to be deposited at the State Home Department at Porvorim. The Goa State home department is located at the new Secretariat building at Porvorim. You can find it on right side, soon after crossing the river bridge over the river Mandovi, on the highway from Panjim to Mapusa.

Tourist visas to India can not be extended beyond 180 days except in emergent situations.

For registrations at Goa FRO, a fee of Rs. 100 per applicant is charged which you can pay in cash at FRO.

Address and timings of Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) at Goa:

Goa Police Head Quarters Building, Ground floor

Opp. Azad Maidan

Panaji Goa

Timings: 9:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday.

After submission of all documents and payment of fees for registration at the Goa FRO, it takes about one week for the issuance of Registration certificate and Residential Permit to the foreign national applicant.

You may take an appointment with Ms. Rina Tarcato, Deputy SP, FRO if you have any questions or concerns about your visa.

Address and timings at Goa State Home Department:

Under Secretary (Home)

Goa State Home Department,

Foreigners Division

Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa

Timings: 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Foreigner Registration Office (FRO) Bangalore elevated to full FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) status

Foreigner Registration Office (FRO) Bangalore has been elevated to FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) status with effect from 11 January, 2010. In view of increased number of foreign workers and business persons traveling to Bangalore every year, the government of India elevated the status of the Bangalore FRO to full FRRO.

In India, the FROs are the smaller offices within the district Police offices to provide services to foreigners within their jurisdiction. They deal with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) at New Delhi through the State Home departments located in the capitals of various states.

The FRROs are bigger offices working mostly in the metropolitan areas and report directly to the Ministry of Home Affairs without the intervention of the State Home departments. The FRROs in India are located at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata Amritsar and now at Bangalore.

In practical terms, it will not make much difference for the foreigners applying for the services like registration, extensions and other miscellaneous services at the Bangalore FRRO. The new timings for filing the applications are from 9:30 to 13:00. Under the old timings, the applications could be filed from 10:30 till 17:00 in the evening. So the applicants can expect longer queues at the window. However, the FRRO is expected to be shifted to a new bigger facility (probably at Indira Nagar in Bangalore) and get additional staff from the month of March and that should greatly reduce the waiting times for the applicants to submit their applications.

Regarding the procedural part, the FRRO will deal directly with the MHA at New Delhi. This will provide for faster turn around times for the applications which require approval from MHA. For example, earlier, an application for the first extension of an employment or Business Visa, filed at FRO Bangalore was sent to State Registration office at Police headquarters and from there it was forwarded to the State Home Department (located at Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore) which forwarded it to the MHA at New Delhi. Now, the FRRO Bangalore will directly send all such applications to the MHA and act directly after receiving appropriate instructions from the MHA, New Delhi.

In the long run, it is expected that FRRO Bangalore will streamline the procedures and provide better services and faster turnaround times for the foreigners applying for various services at the FRRO Bangalore.