DETAILS OF VISAS GRANTED BY INDIA

I. e-VISA

1 Eligibility
e-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, medical
treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine and business purpose and no
other purpose/ activity. This facility shall not be available if the person or either of his / her
parents or grand parents (paternal or maternal) was born in, or was permanently resident in
Pakistan. e-Visa facility shall not be available to holders of Diplomatic/Official passports, UNLP
(UN Passport) holders and international travel document holders e.g. INTERPOL officials. List
of countries whose nationals are presently eligible for e-visa is given in Appendix I.

2 Procedure for applying for e-Visa

The foreign national may fill in the application online on the
website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html . The applicant can apply 120 days in
advance prior to expected date of arrival in India.

3 Sub-categories of e-Visa
There are three sub-categories of e-Visa i.e. (a) e-Tourist Visa : For recreation, sightseeing,
casual visit to meet friends or relatives, and attending a short term yoga programme, (b)e-
Business Visa : For all activities permitted under normal Business Visa and (c) e-Medical Visa :
For medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine. A foreign national
will also be permitted to club these activities provided he/she had clearly indicated the same in
the application form along with requisite documents.

4 Entry points
Persons holding e-Visa are allowed to enter into India only through the designated international
airports namely, (1) Delhi (2) Mumbai (3) Chennai (4) Kolkata (5) Trivandrum (6) Bangalore (7)
Hyderabad (8) Cochin (9) Goa (10) Ahmedabad (11) Amritsar (12) Gaya (13) Jaipur (14)
Lucknow (15) Trichy (16) Varanasi (17) Calicut (18) Mangalore (19) Pune (20) Nagpur (21)
Coimbatore (22) Bagdogra (23) Guwahati , (24) Chandigarh and (25) Visakhapatnam.
Further, e-visa facility is also provided for entry at 5 major Indian seaports i.e. (1) Mumbai (2)
Cochin (3) Mormugao (4) Chennai and (5) New Mangalore for cruise tourists.
Persons holding e-Visa can depart from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts in India.

5 Validity
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.

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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

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.

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 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”.

(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)

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 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.

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

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 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.

26 Registration
(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.

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 (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.
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.

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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)
(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
(ii) Highly skilled foreign personnel being employed in
the IT software and IT enabled sectors
Duration of the agreement or for a
period of five years, whichever is less,
with multiple entry facilities
Up to three years or term of
assignment, whichever is less, with
multiple entry facilities

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 (iii) Foreigner coming for employment not covered in Up to 2 (two) years or the term of
(i) or (ii) above 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 Duration stated in the arrangement
pursuance of bilateral arrangements between the or for a period of five years,
Government of India and the Government of Japan or in whichever is less, with multiple
pursuance of arrangements between non-governmental entry facilities
organizations that have been approved by the
Government of India.
(ii) Japanese applicants who are not covered under (i) Three years with multiple entry
above but are highly skilled and qualified professionals facility
employed by a company, organization or industry in the
IT software and IT enabled sectors in India.
(iii) Japanese applicants who are highly skilled and Three years with multiple entry
qualified professional coming to India for employment facility
by a company, organization or industry in India or
engaged in an undertaking in India on contract not
covered in (i) and (ii) above.

(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.
(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.

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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.

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.

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 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.
(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:-

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Additional unit Where main plant EPC project where main
(admissible to additional equipment (BTG) and its plant and equipment, its
units resulting in project sub-systems are sourced sub-systems and full or part
size exceeding 600 MW from foreign OEM of the Balance of Plant
capacity) (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
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.

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 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).
(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

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 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”.

(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.

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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.

44 Registration
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.

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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
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.

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 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
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.

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 (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,
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.

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 (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).
(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.

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 (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
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.

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 (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

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

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 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.

62 Visas for foreign professors, other teachers and scholars

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.

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 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.

(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.

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 (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

(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.

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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

67 Eligibility

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.

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 (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)
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).

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 (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.
(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

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 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
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.

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 (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.

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).

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 (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:

Sl. Name of Father’s Natio- Date Place Pass- Date Date of Address
No appli- / nality of of port & Expiry
cant Husb- Birth Birth Number Place of
and’s Issue
Name
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(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.

74 Duration of visa
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.

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 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.
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.

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 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
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.

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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,
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.

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 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.

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.

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 (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 .

90 Validity of Visa
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

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 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.
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.

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 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.
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.

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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 –
(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
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 (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:-
(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
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hours in advance.
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Appendix I
List of countries whose nationals are eligible for e- Visa facility

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
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

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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
75. Kiribati
76. Laos
77. Latvia
78. Lesotho
79. Liberia
80. Liechtenstein
81. Lithuania
82. Luxembourg
83. Macedonia
84. Madagascar

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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
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

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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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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

PHOTOGRAPH*

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 10. Date of
of Passport 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 15. Type of Visa

(DD/MM/YYYY)

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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/ Religion/ Leisure/ Sport Others

Health Pilgrimage holiday

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, 2nd 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, 2nd 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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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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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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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 LONGITUDE LATITUDE REMARKS

IN METERS
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 77 28’ 32 36’ Manali-Chhatru-Chhota Dara-
Pahar)(6227) 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 77 34’ 32 12’ Kulu (RH)-Manikaran (RH)-
(Dharansura (6420) 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 77 02’ 32 20’ Manali-Solang-Dhundi (RH)-
TIbba(5932) 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 77 43’ 32 21’ Manali Batal (RH)- BC-ABC-
(6270) 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 77 02’ 32 21’ Manali- Dhundi- Beaskund-
(5932) BC-C-I, C-II then summit
44 Hanuman TIbba-II 77 02’ 32 21’ -do-
(5366)
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 76 04’ 33 59’ -do-
(6420)
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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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 79 59’ 30 21’ Munsyari (RH)- Lilam- Martoli
East(7437) (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 79 05’ 30 58’ Gangtori- Gaumikh- BC-I, BC-II
Parbat(6507) 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- 79 15’ 30 43’ -do-
III(6995)
109 Chaukhamba- 79 15’ 30 43’ -do-
IV(6854)
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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42. The Pious Society of St. Paul.
43. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
44. Instt. Of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
45. Presentation Nuns.
46. Congregation of Irish Christian Brothers.
47. Sisters of the Holy Cross, Menzingen, Switzerland.
48. Catechist Missionaries Sisters of Mary Immaculate.
49. Brothers of St. Patrick.
50. Society of the Sacred Heart.
51. the Redemptorist Fathers.
52. Congregation of Daughters of the Sacred Heart (Malta).
53. Congregation of Sisters of Charity, Milan.
54. Society of the Adoration Nuns of Madrid.
55. Missionaries de Cristo Jesus.
56. Congregation of Franciscan Sisters in India.
57. Society of the "Queen of the Apostles".
58. Society of Franciscans Servant of Mary, Blosis, France.
59. Medical Sisters Missionary.
60. Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Ghost.
61. Little Sisters of St. Francis Angers, France.
62. Society of Mary, Jesus and Joseph, Hertogenbosch.
63. Sisters of St. Francis.
64. Society of the Catholic Medical Missionary.
65. Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Jean de Maurinne, Savoie, Franco.
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