How to handle school admission for a foreign child in India?
I am an Indian citizen, legally married to a Vietnamese woman in 2021. My wife (Vietnamese) has a 13-year-old son from her previous marriage. She is divorced and has a court decree granting her custody of the child, while the biological father has visitation rights. I plan to return to India now. The birth certificate of my wife’s son mentions his biological father’s name. How should I handle his school admission and education in India? My wife and I wish to retain our respective citizenships.
For your stepson's school admission in India, submit his birth certificate, your marriage certificate, and your wife's custody decree to prove legal guardianship. Indian schools are generally receptive to foreign students and might ask for passport, visa information, and residence in India. Verify his visa status permits study—obtaining a student visa (if required) or an Entry (X) visa is recommended. Holding your individual citizenships will not affect his school admission, but it is better to consult with the school administration and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to verify some documentation requirements.
Sir, firstly you need to register your married in India and apply for child custody through court. Then you can provide that custody decree in India to handle school admission of your child. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer who will assist you with the best course of action. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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