Employment Visa - Dependent VISA - Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) -Indian Law

Article by Vijay Pal Dalmia, Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property Laws Division, Vaish Associates Advocates, India

The family members/dependents of a foreigner who is granted an "Employment Visa" may be granted a dependent visa of the appropriate sub-category. The validity of a Dependent Visa is co-terminus with the validity of the Visa of the principal visa holder or for such a shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission. Dependent Visa of the family members/ dependents of such foreign national can be extended by the FRRO/ FRO concerned for a total period of 5 years from the date of issue.

The Foreigners Act, 1946 ("Foreigners Act or the Act")