What is FRRO?
The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is an office that registers foreign nationals who are staying in India for more than 180 days.
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- 📌 If you are a new student, you must register within 14 days of your arrival date, or you will incur a fine.
- 📌 All registration procedures are online, and you only need to visit the office if you are asked to do.
Financial Penalty amount in case of you didn't register within 14 days
| Duration of non-Registation Period | Financial Penalty (in indian Rupees) |
|---|---|
| 1 day up to 15 days | ₹500 |
| 16 days up to 90 days | ₹5,000 |
| 91 days up to 2 years | ₹ 10,000 |
| Above 2 years | ₹ 20,000 |
Financial penalty regarding overstay ( After your course ends)
Blacklisting: In serious cases or long overstays, you could be blacklisted or face issues re-entering India in the future.
| Duration of overstay | Financial Penalty (in indian Rupees) |
|---|---|
| 1 day up to 15 days | Nil |
| 16 days up to 30 days | ₹10,000 |
| 31 days up to 90 days | ₹ 20,000 |
| Above 90 days | ₹ 50,000 |
Documents Required
- 📄 Passport
- 📄 Visa
- 📄 Admission Letter from University
- 📄 Bonafide
- 📄 Residential Address Proof [Agreement , C-Form ..etc ]
- 📄 Passport-size Photos
How to Register at FRRO?
- 🌍 Visit the official FRRO website.
- 📝 Fill out the online registration form.
- 📤 Upload the required documents.
- 📅 Receive your RP document in your email within 1 to 7 days.
- 📌 Here you will find a blog explaing every thing with screenshots [ Step by Step guide ]