Since 2018, VPS Travel has been dedicated to providing comprehensive expat services for individuals and businesses navigating through visa, immigration, and foreigner registration processes in India. We specialize in handling complex government procedures, ensuring a smooth transition for expats and foreign nationals who wish to stay, work, or do business in India. Our services are designed to provide expert guidance and assistance to expatriates, offering support with a range of visa and registration-related services.
FRRO Services
Our FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) services help expats with various procedures for staying in India legally. This includes assistance with:
VISA EXTENSION
We help extend your visa to ensure you remain in India legally for your desired period.
Exit Permit
For foreign nationals leaving India, we offer exit permit assistance to ensure you meet all legal requirements before departure.
Registration
Foreign nationals must register at the FRRO after arriving in India, and we facilitate this registration.
Change of Address
If you change your residence in India, we assist in updating your address with the relevant authorities.
- Visa Conversion
If you’re looking to change your visa type (e.g., converting a tourist visa into a business or employment visa), VPS Travel provides services to help you convert your visa smoothly and within the law. - Medical Visa
We help foreign nationals in need of medical treatment in India by facilitating the application process for a medical visa, ensuring all required documentation is in place. - PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
For expats applying for a visa, residency, or immigration purposes in their home country or elsewhere, we assist with obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate from Indian authorities. - OCI (Overseas Citizen of India)
We assist in obtaining an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, which grants foreign nationals of Indian origin certain privileges similar to those of Indian citizens, excluding political rights. - New Born Visa in India
Foreign nationals with a new-born child in India can avail of our services to apply for a visa or residence status for their child. - Business Visa Registration
Entrepreneurs and foreign nationals coming to India to start or manage a business can benefit from our services related to registering a business visa in India. - Employment Visa Registration
We help foreign nationals who are being employed by an Indian company in obtaining an employment visa and registering with the FRRO. - Foreigner Marrying an Indian
Foreign nationals who are married to Indian citizens need to comply with legal processes for registration, and we offer assistance for a smooth experience. - RC/RP Certificate
We assist with the process of obtaining the Registration Certificate (RC) and Residence Permit (RP) for foreign nationals who are staying in India for a long period.
Why Choose VPS Travel?
- Expertise: With years of experience in handling immigration and registration-related matters, we are experts in the field of expat services.
- Reliable Service: We ensure timely and efficient processing of all paperwork, making sure that all your documentation is completed in accordance with Indian immigration laws.
- Transparency: We provide clear, transparent services with no hidden costs.
- YouTube Resource: As the owner of VPS Travel has a popular YouTube channel, we provide free and accessible information about FRRO services that can help expats navigate the visa and immigration process in India.
Visa Extension
How to Apply for a Visa Extension in India
If you are staying in India on a work or tourist visa and you acquire the need to stay longer, you have to go through the necessary process in order to extend your stay. You need to get the permission of the Foreigner’s Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs to grant you a visa extension. Their agency is located at Man Singh Rd, New Delhi.
In normal circumstances, the extension of one’s visa is not allowed. But it can be done in extraordinary cases. Note that extensions are usually applied for 15 days prior to the expiry date. An Indian visa can be extended for up to 5 years, pending the approval of the agency.
To facilitate the extension, one need present all his original travel and residential documents such as a copy of the passport, resident permit, extended employment contract, income tax return, marriage certificate, Pan Card, and proof of address. Four passport-sized pictures should also be attacked along with the registration form.
However, please note that while visa extensions are applicable, foreigners are not allowed to change their employer. If this is the case, the employee would have to go back to his home country and reapply for a fresh Indian visa from there. The agency can only permit change of employer in very limited cases.
The 5-year visa extension can be awarded to foreigners with Indian origins, including their spouses and children. Foreigners that have lived continuously in the country for over 20 years are also qualified for the 5-year visa extension. The elite group of technicians and experts coming to India on a bilateral agreement is also given maximum visa extension, including their children and spouses.
To extend your Indian visa, make a cover letter stating the reason why you have to stay or visit longer, while indicating with your current status. An undertaking by the company and a certificate of incorporation are also required. All the documents should be ready at least10 days before the expiration of visa to facilitate processing. Once approved, your stay in the country becomes valid and you simply have to renew again when the expiry date nears.