Student Visa

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
3. Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option. 
4. Click Here to view a sample online Indian Visa Application Form in German language. Klicken Sie hier, um ein Beispiel für ein Online-Visumantragsformular für Indien in deutscher Sprache anzuzeigen.
5. Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
6. Print and sign your application.  
7. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
8. Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
9. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
10. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
11. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
12. Enroll for Biometrics at Alankit ICAC (if required)
13. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
14. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.  

How to apply at a glance:

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.
Enroll for Biometrics (if required)

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.

Required Documents:

1. Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html (Applicant should sign the application on first page below the photo and on the last page at designated place).
2. Original Passport with more than six months validity as on date of expected date of journey and 2 blank pages along with a photocopy of the personal information page(s).
3. 01 recent photograph (51mm x 51mm). Application forms with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected. Photo specifications can be seen Here.
4. Self-attested photocopy of Proof of Current address in Germany (City Registration/ Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / personalauweis) of the applicant.
5. Under Family details:The applicant must specify the previous nationality of both the parents. Applicant should not leave that blank.
6. Photograph should be mandatorily uploaded before submitting the online application form.
7. Additional Form (Download Form) & Documents for Passport holders other than German nationals including proof of valid German Residence Permit / Visa:
   • Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the course.
   • Invitation letter from the company/organization/agency based in India sponsoring the applicant for the internship programme.
   • A letter from the concerned institute in Germany.
   • Proof of registration of the company/organisation in India.
   • A letter of financial support/ Bank statement from parent/guardian.
   • No objection letter from Parents to study abroad for applicants below 18 years(Minor applicant), letter from the Boarding School confirming boarding facility or proof of parent having valid work visa.

Additional documents (as applicable) as given below;

• For Higher Education;
  • Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the course.
  • A letter of financial support / bank statement from parent / guardian.
  • No objection letter from parents along with the passport copies of parents and Birth Certificate of the applicant to study abroad for applicants below 18 years.
• For School Education:
  • Letter of admission from a recognized Indian educational institution with duration of the course.
  • A letter of financial support / bank statement from parent / guardian.
  • No objection letter from parents along with the passport copies of parents and Birth Certificate of the applicant to study abroad for applicants below 18 years.
  • If the child is minor and the education if for one year or more, the application must be supported by a contract for boarding facility with authentic school in India or the proof of legal custodian/guardian in India.
• For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance and Buddhist studies;
  • Invitation letter from a recognized Indian Institution.
  • Registration Certificate of the concerned Indian Institution.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for expenses during stay in India – last 03 months bank statement.
• For Theological studies and for Missionary students;
  • Letter of admission from a recognised Indian educational institution with duration of the course.
  • A letter of financial support / bank statement from parent / guardian.
  • No objection letter from parents along with the passport copies of parents and Birth Certificate of the applicant to study abroad for applicants below 18 years.
  • If the child is minor and the education if for one year or more, the application must be supported by a contract for boarding facility with authentic school in India or the proof of legal custodian/guardian in India.
• For Research Work;
  • Original Invitation Letter from the Indian institution.
  • Duly filled APPENDIX XVll(A) https://indianembassyberlin.gov.in/pdf/Scan1form_june21_2024.pdf with the stamp and seal of the inviting institute in India.
  • 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.
• For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme);
  • A copy of the Internship Contract including the remuneration.
  • Invitation letter from the Indian Institution/organization.

Note: Grant of Intern visa for those intending to pursue internship in NGOs is takes time. Applicant is advised to apply for the visa well in advance atleast 02 bofore 02 months of desired visit.

• Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

Sub Categories of Student Visa:

• S-1: For higher education (including in South Asian University and Nalanda University), provisional student visa, for short term courses and those coming under Student Exchange Programme.
• S-2: For school education.
• S-3: For studies in Yoga, Vedic culture and Indian systems of Music and Dance and Buddhist studies.
• S-4: For Theological studies and for Missionary students.
• S-5: For Research scholar, visiting Research faculty, research scholar on bilateral exchange programme, members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc expeditions.
• S-6: For those coming for internship in India (including those coming under French VIE programme).

S-1X/S-3X/S-5X: For dependents of those coming under S-1 and S-3 and S-5 visas.

In case the internship is with a Company, the internee should draw a minimum remuneration of INR 3,60,000 per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in educational institutions and NGOs. Earnings from internship with Indian Companies/Educational Institutions/NGOs will be subject to the Indian Income Tax regulations.

Documents required

• Valid Passport for at least 6 months duration and two blank pages and a copy of the first page of the passport.
• One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html.
• Printout of the online application form duly signed.
• To note: Grant of Intern visa for those intending to pursue internship in NGOs will be subject to prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Please apply for the visa well in advance, as the process can take time.
• Student Visa is also granted for Research work up to a maximum period of three years.
• The Visa can also be issued to foreign professors, teachers and scholars who are invited as visiting faculty on an invitation from a Central educational institution or publicly funded State University.

Grant of S Visa to the members of Botanical, Scientific, Anthropological etc., expedition would be subject to approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The applicants are advised to apply at least four months in advance, giving full information on the following points :

• Name, nationality and bio-data of the persons forming the party ;
• the areas which the party desires to visit in India ;
• the purpose of the expedition ;
• the proposed duration of stay in India ;
• details of the manner in which the expedition is proposed to be financed ;
• if any foreign organization is sponsoring the expedition, full background material about the sponsor; and (g) the name of the Indian collaborator/institution, if any, connected with the organization of the expedition.

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 collected during the expedition as per conditions 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 permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
Registration with FRRO/FRO having jurisdiction over the place where the foreigner intends to stay is required within 14 days from the date of arrival if visa is issued for more than 6 months.

Additional documents required for Research related work
Submission of subject of research project, details of places to be visited, previous visits, whether the scholar has secured admission to a recognized or reputed institution and evidence of financial resources along with the application.
Letter of admission from the Indian institutions.

Additional Form (Please provide hyperlink) to be filled up and with the stamp and seal of the inviting institute in India
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.
Invitation letter for foreigners who are invited as visiting faculty.

• Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
• Print and enclose duly filled checklist.Click here to download.
• Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

• Journalist travelling to India for any purpose may apply for Journalist Visa only.
• Tourist Visa applicants travelling by Ship, need mandatorily biometrics.
• All foreigners intending to visit India are advised to check the health regulations at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ before travelling to India.
• For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or visit at https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers.
• Stateless persons holding travel documents may also apply for visa however they are advised to apply atleast 02 months prior of desired visit as the visa takes time.
• Diplomatic/Official passport holder are advised to contact directly to the concerned Indian Embassy/Consulate for diplomatic/official visa.
• All foreigner intending to visit India are advised to carry Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if coming from Yellow Fever endemic countries or with history of travel to Yellow Fever endemic countries in the last 6 days. Any Person (excluding infants below the age of six months) arriving by air or sea or land without a certificate of vaccination is to be detained in isolation for a period of 6 days.
• All foreigners intending to visit in Restricted/Protected areas are advised to apply for the permission at https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices as only the visa and passport are not sufficient to travel in these areas. The details of restricted and protected areas can be seen at https://xn--i1b5bzbybhfo5c8b4bxh.xn--11b7cb3a6a.xn--h2brj9c/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap. The normal time processing for RAP/PAP permit is 06-08 weeks.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

Visa Fee (applicable to German nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)

Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)

FAQ's for Student Visa

1. Can foreign students study in India?
   • Yes, they can.
2. Can foreign students come on Tourist Visa to explore admission in some courses/institutes and get Student Visa while in India?
   • No. In order to enable the foreign students to explore various options to study in India, he/she can apply for provisional Student Visa of 6 months duration and once he / she gets the confirmed admission while in India, he / she can apply for a Student Visa to the local FRRO / FRO along with necessary documentary evidences of
     confirmed admission, financial standing etc.
3. What is the duration of Student Visa?
   • Student Visa can be of 5 years or for the duration of the course whichever is earlier.
4. What are the formalities that foreign students should do on arrival?
   • Foreign students holding Student Visa of more than 180 days are required to register himself / herself with the local FRRO / FRO within 14 days of arrival.
5. Is there any restriction on the number of courses that a foreign student can pursue?
   • No. However, the overall band of the Student Visa regime cannot exceed more than 5 years.
6. Can a foreign student change the course or institute or both while in India?
   • Yes, but with the permission of the local FRRO / FRO and the Institute(s) concerned and subject to no adverse activity.
7. How to apply for a student visa?
• Student visas are issued for the duration of the course for those foreign national students who want to pursue regular academic courses in India in any recognized institution. Duly signed applications are to be submitted along with a Letter of admission from a recognized Indian educational institution with duration of the course, Letter of recommendation for issuance of Student Visa to the foreign national students, Proof of Payment of school / college Fees, and one recent passport size photograph. Visa officer may ask for additional documents, if required, depending on the specific circumstances of the applicant.
8. What is the procedure to apply for Intern Visa for a student to do internship in a company in India? What are the documents required??
• The applicant needs to apply online for a Regular visa (relevant category - Student Visa, Intern Visa (S-6) - for foreigners intending to pursue Internship in Indian Companies) at the Indian Government's Visa Portal and thereafter, a printout of the application form and the fees, may be submitted in person at Alankit ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) with prior appointment, alongwith requisite documents. The period of the Visa is to be restricted to the duration of the internship programme or one year, whichever is less. Moreover, The Intern Visa will be granted during or 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 one year. Application Form filling service is available at Alankit ICAC as an optional service, with applicable fees, at approved rates and applicants may approach the ICAC (with prior appointment) if they are facing any issues.
• Primary Documents required for Intern Visa (S-6):
  1. Original passport and copy
  2. NRIC original and copy
  3. A recommendation letter from the organization and / or educational institution / school attending / last attended in Singapore mentioning about the applicant's course and year of studies.
  4. Invitation letter from the company / organization in India specifying the terms and conditions of the internship including salary, period & place (city) of internship and an undertaking mentioning that the intern will leave India immediately after internship and will not take up any employment during or after the internship.
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• Please check the health regulations by clicking here before travelling to India.
• For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or refer to
  https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers (Guidelines for online work from India for International travelers)