18/12/2025
FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) – A Complete Guide for Indian Student Visa Holders
🛂 FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) is an official Government of India authority responsible for monitoring and regulating the stay of foreign nationals, including international students, in India.
All international students studying in India on a Student Visa are required to complete FRRO registration after arriving in India. This process ensures that the student’s stay in India is legal, documented, and compliant with immigration laws.
🔹 Why Is FRRO Registration Important?
FRRO registration is mandatory for the following reasons:
• Confirms legal residence in India
• Maintains student visa validity
• Required by Indian universities and colleges
• Necessary for visa extension or conversion
• Helps avoid fines, penalties, or legal complications
🔹 When Should FRRO Registration Be Done?
Students must complete FRRO registration within the stipulated time period after arrival in India (usually within 14 days, as per visa rules).
🔹 Services Handled by FRRO
FRRO provides several important services for international students, including:
• Student registration after arrival
• Visa extension and renewal
• Address and passport updates
• Exit permits (if required)
• Conversion of visa type (where applicable)
🔹 Consequences of Not Completing FRRO
Failure to complete FRRO registration may result in:
• Visa violations
• Financial penalties
• Legal issues
• Difficulties during visa extension or exit from India
📌 In summary:
FRRO registration is a mandatory legal requirement for international students studying in India. Completing it on time ensures a smooth academic journey and uninterrupted stay.
📍 Contact & Office Details
🏢 Dhaka Office:
Room 511 (5th Floor), RH Home Center
74/B/1 Green Road (Near University of Asia Pacific)
Farmgate, Dhaka 1215, Bangladesh
📞 Mobile: +8801711111637(ম্যানেজিং ডাইরেক্টর আব্দুর রহিম খান মুকুল)
WhatsApp Link: https://wa.me/8801791022222
🏢 Chattogram Office:
Bangladesh Malaysia Study Centre Ltd
Road # 6, House # 66 (3rd Floor)
Quantum Foundation Building
O.R. Nizam Road R/A (Near GEC / Sunmar Shopping), Chattogram
📞 Hotline: 01813080000 (Mehrab – Assistant)
🏢 Sylhet Office:
Bangladesh Malaysia Study Centre Ltd
Room No: 603/A (Lift: 07)
Millennium Shopping Complex
Zindabazar, Sylhet 3100
📞 Hotline: 880 1681-808969(Priya Banik)