After You Arrive in India
Your first weeks in India: register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), join your university, open a bank account and get a mobile number.
After You Arrive in India
Arrival Plan
Your first days
Residence Permit
FRRO and e-FRRO
Registering Your Stay
How registration works
Your First Steps in India
Four tasks keep you legal and ready to study.
If your visa is valid for more than 180 days, register on e-FRRO within 14 days of first arrival.
Get your bonafide certificate from the international office.
Open a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account.
e-FRRO sends a one-time code (OTP) to your Indian mobile number.
Post-Arrival Resources
Comprehensive guides for each aspect of settling into your new life in India.
What to do on landing day, in your first days and before day 14.
Learn MoreRegister on e-FRRO, get your Residence Permit (RP, your registration paper) and extend your student visa.
Learn MoreYour e-Arrival card (the online arrival form), your FSIS number and your address in India.
Learn MoreJoining your university after you arrive.
Learn MoreYour NRO account (a bank account for foreigners) and a mobile number.
Learn MoreAdaptation Timeline
A structured approach to settling in India during your first few months.
Support Resources
Essential support services and resources to help you during your stay in India.
Your university's international office
Gives your bonafide certificate and helps with e-FRRO.
FRRO Delhi
The registration office for Delhi. Other cities have their own FRRO.
Contact
011-26711443 or 011-26713851
Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Study in India help line
Help with the Study in India (SII) website and your SII ID.
Contact
+91 120 6565065
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about post-arrival life in India.
Settle in step by step
Read each guide, or ask Qogent for help.
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