A foreigner of Indian origin, his/her spouse and children staying in India on a ‘X’ visa, who are eligible for a 5 years multi-entry visa, may, on an application be granted extension of stay up to five years from the date of initial entry under intimation to MHA provided that such persons have not come to any adverse notice, and are not citizens of PRC countries. The initial validity of the Residential Permit shall not exceed one year which may be extended on year to year basis up to 5 years from the date of issue of visa, if further extension is required, the proposal may be referred to MHA for clearance. MHA would grant extension for one year after the expiry of the initial period of 5 years. Subsequent extensions, if any, up to a total period of another 5 years may be granted by this office.
Documents required for registration and extension
(A) Those arrived on Entry (X) visa –
- Original valid Passport and Visa
- Prescribed registration and extension forms duly filled. (To be filled on computer terminals at this office)
- Four passport size photographs (4cm × 4cm with clear background, ears distinctly visible, without spectacles and caps)
- Documents proving that applicant is of Indian origin i.e. parents or grandparents Indian passport or birth certificate, copy with proper linkage of relations
- Spouse passport and visa copy showing that he/she is employed in Mumbai for cases in which other spouse and children are accompanying him in India
- Resident permit book available at this office for Rs.25/-
- Marriage certificate duly solemnized/registered in India in cases of married to Indian nationals & Seeking extensions on “Spouse Indian”
- If marriage is taken place abroad, Marriage Certificate is to be authenticated / certified by the concern Indian Mission abroad
- Copies of passport (photo page) and (page indicating validity), bearing arrival stamp of Indian Immigration
- Copy of Indian visa
- Proof of Residence i.e. copies of Electric bill/Telephone bill/Leave & Licence agreement
- The copy of the intimation to the local Police Station, if the applicant is residing in private House/Flat in a Building/Society as a Tenant/ Paying Guest
(B) Those born in India-
- Original valid Passport
- Prescribed registration and extension forms duly filled. (To be filled on computer terminals at this office)
- Four passport size photographs (4cm × 4cm with clear background, ears distinctly visible, without spectacles and caps)
- Documents proving that applicant is of Indian origin i.e. parents or grandparents Indian passport or birth certificate, copy with proper linkage of relations
- Copy of Mother’s / Father passport, visa and residential permit in case parent s are registree of this office
- Undertaking in the prescribed format, (on letterhead of the company in case of either of his/her parents are registree of this office and on ‘Business’ or ‘Employment visa duly signed by authorised signatory), mentioning name and contact number taking responsibilities of the foreigner during his / her stay in India and to repatriate the foreigner at their cost if situation arose
- Copy of Indian passport / copy of election card of a person signing undertaking
- Forwarding letter of concerned company (in case of either of his/her parents are registered of this office and on ‘Business’ or ‘Employment visa)
- Proof of Residence i.e. copies of Electric bill / Telephone bill / Leave & License agreement / Company accommodation proof
- The copy of the intimation to the local Police Station, if the applicant is residing in private House/Flat in a Building/Society as a Tenant/ Paying Guest