About Us Research Visa

Research Visas are granted for Research work for a maximum of three years or for the duration of the research project, whichever is earlier. Registration with Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is required within 14 days of arrival in India if the stay is more than 180 days.

Documents required

  • Signed printout of the online filled application form. In case of Minors (Under 18 years of age) both parents must sign the Declaration part on visa application form
  • Two photographs size 2” x 2” inch ( 51 x 51mm ) one uploaded with online application. Do not staple/pin the other photograph
  • Original passport with minimum validity of 6 months and at least two blank pages on the passport
  • Visa fees – Visa fee and Bank account information will be given after submission of application
  • Submission of subject of research along with the application
  • Original admission letter of recognized university. (Emails or photocopies of admission letters will not be accepted
  • Evidence of financial resources.
  • Recent utility bill or Bank statement with name and address of applicant printed on it for proof of residence in Iceland (only for non-Icelandic passport holders)