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Neil Miller January 23, 2014 Filed Under: Visa Information

Indian Research Visa Information

Research Visa (R)

This visa is for professors and scholars who want to visit India for research purposes.

 

Approximate processing time:

Can be several months depending on the subject

Difficulty to get:

Difficult

Maximum validity:

Usually valid up to three years, multiple entry, can be extended with approval

Maximum continuous stay:

Length of visa or 180 days

What you can do:

  • Conduct research

What you cannot do:

  • Visit restricted areas, especially those affected by terrorism, militancy and extremism

Rules:

  • Your approval is subject to the reputation of the institute sponsoring you, so it is advisable to go with a larger, recognizable name.
  • Your research must be approved by the Ministry of Human Development, Department of Education. They will also approve any extensions.
  • You will need to register at the FRRO when you arrive.

 

Back to the full list of visas here

 

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