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India: New International Student Visa Categories
Key Points
- India introduced two new student visa categories intended to make the visa application process more manageable for students
Overview
India announced two new visa categories for international students: the e-student visa and the e-student-x visa.
Key Information:
- Foreign nationals must be admitted to recognized institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, or other formal programs.
- The e-student visa is for eligible foreign students registered on the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal.
- The e-student-x visa is for dependents of e-student visa holders.
- The visas are valid for up to five years, with extensions being possible.
- Applicants must apply through the indianvisaonline.gov.in platform and register on the SII portal.
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