FIO PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN

FIO PERSON OF INDIAN ORIGIN

1. e-FRRO is now applicable for foreigners in the jurisdiction of all FRROs/FROs.
2. e-FRRO is mandatory for availing services at FRROs/FROs.
3. Services would be granted at FRRO/FRO office only in case of exigency/emergency.
4. The foreigner is required to appear for interview if any, at scheduled time/date, as intimated by FRRO through email/sms alerts.
5. Foreigner should check their inbox daily for email alerts.
6. Foreigner would be liable for prosecution/fines as per Indian laws, for any delay in fee payment/document upload/interview etc.
7. This service is not applicable for diplomats/officials who are under jurisdiction of CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs.
8. Foreigners are encouraged to upload documents and photographs in good quality.
9. Foreigners should use their own email id to ensure data privacy and data security as important communication would be sent to your email.
10. Services rendered though e-FRRO can be cancelled by the Civil Authority any time, upon field enquiries and verification. Cancellation would be duly intimated to the foreigner and necessary action, as per Indian Laws, would be taken against the foreigner.
11. Foreigners are advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.

Who are Foreigners/Persons of Indian origin (FIO)?

A foreigner is said to be a Foreigner of Indian Origin

1. If he/she at any time held an Indian passport; or
2. If he/she or either of his/her parents or grandparents or great grandparents, was born in, and was permanently resident in India, provided neither was at any time a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan or Sri Lanka or any other country that may be specified by the Government of India from time to time.

Visa applicable to a FIO

If a Foreigner of Indian Origin (FIO) intends to visit India, Entry(X-1) visa is the most appropriate category of visa. However, theymay obtain other categories of Indian visas depending on their purpose of visit.