Student Visa

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.

(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.

Proof of admission in Indian Institution

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

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

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).

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.

(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.

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.

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

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

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).

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.

(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.

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.

(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.

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.

(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.

Period of course/ 5 years

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