Is FRRO registration required for stay below 180 days?
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing on behalf of my friend, Ms. Maria Dhama, a Russian national holding an X-1 visa valid until 2027. Her visa states: “Registration required if continuous stay exceeds 180 days.” She arrived in India on 1 March 2026 and is scheduled to depart on 8 June 2026, making her total stay 99 days. She has not completed FRRO registration. An online consultant informally advised her to visit the FRRO office in person, stating that the matter might be resolved there. She plans to leave India on 8 June 2026 and return in August 2026 on the same visa. I would appreciate guidance on the following questions: 1. Is FRRO registration required for her current stay of 99 days? 2. Does she need to obtain an Exit Permit before departure? 3. Is there any risk at the airport if she departs without visiting the FRRO? 4. When she returns in August 2026 on the same visa, could she face any issues, or will a fresh 180-day period be counted from the date of re-entry?
Based on the facts provided, your friend's stay of 99 days does not exceed the 180-day limit mentioned on her visa. Therefore, FRRO registration is generally not required. An Exit Permit is usually unnecessary if there is no overstay or visa violation. Upon re-entry in August 2026, the continuous stay period generally starts afresh. She should carry all travel and visa records while travelling. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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