Student visa is given to bona fide students to pursue on-campus, full time (structured) courses at educational institutions duly recognized by statutory regulatory body and have acquired statutory authorization to conduct the course(s) complying with GST regulations for regular studies at recognized institutions in India and to persons going for studying Yoga, Vedic Culture, Indian systems of dance/music/Buddhist studies, etc. The visa is valid for the period of study up to a maximum period of five years.
Student Visa is also granted to those intending to pursue internship in Indian companies/educational institutions/NGOs/foreign Missions or Posts in India/foreign Government organisations sponsoring the foreign national/Indian and foreign media organizations valid up to a period of one year.
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
Student Visa will be granted (a) at any time during the course of study ; or (b) after completion of graduation/ post graduation but the gap between completion of graduation/post graduation and the commencement of the internship should not be more than two years.
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
Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India, if continuous stay is for more than 180 days.
- Printout of the online application form duly signed.
- Passport valid for a minimum of 180 days with at least two blank pages.
- Two recent photographs (See
Specifications).
- Letter of admission from a recognized Indian educational institution stating the
duration of course (proof of affiliation/recognition has to be submitted).
- Documents showing financial support for the tuition fee and stay in India OR
sponsorship declaration from parents with supporting documents.
- Permission from Parents to study abroad for applicants below 18 years.
- Fees (Visa fee, Consular surcharge, Service fee and any other applicable fee).
- Additional Form filled in and signed. If the applicant is a foreign national he/she needs to have a residential proof from the Malaysia government for more than 1 years. The process can take longer.
- Please also note grant of Intern visa for foreigners intending to pursue internship in NGO will be subject to prior clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs(Please apply for the visa well in advance , as the procedure can take time).
Note: Any Malaysian document must be officially translated into English.