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Student Visa
Who can apply?
A Student visas are given to bona fide students to pursue regular studies at recognized institutions in India. The visa is usually multiple entry and Valid for the period of study as approved by the educational institution in India. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
- Original passport with minimum 6 months validity and two blank pages.
- Visa application form, should be filled out in English at http://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa, printed out and signed twice: under the photo and after the declaration
- One good quality color photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
- Copies of the relevant pages of the Internal Passport (front page, the page where the address is mentioned, the page about previously issued international passports )
* Copy of the photo page of the International Passport
Required Documents
Visa Fee Schedule
Visa Fee (April 1, 2017)
As part of further liberalization, simplification and rationalization of visa regime in India to facilitate greater movement & interaction between the people of the two countries, multiple entry, Tourist and Business visa for a period of 5 years can be granted to the Russian nationals.
The Visa Service Charge for the nationals of the Russian Federation and the visa fee for the remaining nationalities have been adjusted to the prevailing exchange rates. The new rates for the Visa Service Charges for all types of visas for the Russian nationals is as follows :
- Single Entry – Russian Rubles 2330
- Double Entry- Russian Rubles 5243
- Multiple Entry-Russian Rubles 6991
In addition to the above, Valid Indian visas can be transferred at the rate of Russian Rubles 2330.
The new rates shall come into effect from April 1, 2017. The Government charges @ Russian Rubles 177 and the service charges of the Outsourcing Agency will continue to remain the same till further notice.
In addition to the visa fee RUB 237 will be chargeable (per application) as BLS service charge.
- Russian nationals are required to pay Rubles 1600 as the Service Charges (for all types of visa)
- Passport holders of the below mentioned Countries would be eligible to receive “gratis” visas. However they need to paid Rubles 350 as telex Charges.
Afghanistan |
Argentina |
Bangladesh |
DPR of Korea |
Jamaica |
Maldives |
Mongolia |
Mauritius |
South Africa |
Uruguay |
- Special category countries:
Special category countries |
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Nepal |
Visa not required except when entering from China and that too gratis |
Bhutan |
Visa not required |
Pakistan |
RUB 605 |
Romania |
RUB 1805 |
Singapore |
RUB 1555 |
Japan |
Rubles 905 |
Srilanka |
(6 months)- RUB 655 |
Student Visa Fee Course duration of 5 years- RUB 3555
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Processing Time
The Processing time is a normal processing time, however this processing time is dependent on various factors, such as city of application, place of previous issue of your old passport, your current visa status etc, and may vary from time to time. Processing time mentioned here, do not include delivery time taken by courier companies. Incomplete applications will lead to delay of processing time and applicants will need to comply with any changes in the procedure that may occur during this time.
You are requested to make your travel arrangements only after receiving relevant service. BLS/EOI/CGI will not be liable for any claims of inconvenience or penalties should applicant need to make changes to their travel plans owing to the delays and/or any inconvenience caused due to any rejections.
The normal processing time is five working days for all types of visas including Business visa provided all documents are in order. However, issuance of visa to foreign nationals is subject to procedures and will take longer.
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