New Delhi: Soon, foreigners coming to India will have a smoother stay with the government planning to give exemption to multiple categories of visa-holders from visiting FRROs (foreign regional registration offices) for security verification or change of address.
Currently, every foreigner visiting India on a student visa, research visa, medical visa or medical attendant visa and employment visa valid for more than 180 days is required to get registered with the concerned FRRO within 14 days of first arrival.
These services will be soon made online by the Union home ministry to give them a hassle-free visit. Long-term visitors who change their location from one city to another will just have to go online to inform the FRRO office.
The move is set to cut delays, corruption and inconvenience to foreigners coming to India.
The Centre has recently taken several initiatives to promote India on the global map as an attractive destination not only for tourism, but medical and employment facilities as well.
