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e-Family Visa — e-Student Dependent Purpose

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Which family relationships qualify?

Answer not available

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Limits of the record
  • The official e-Visa portal identifies e-Family Visa for e-Student Dependent purpose but does not list the relationships eligible for that electronic subtype. Marseille states spouse or children for a regular Student Dependent Visa; that regular-visa relationship list is contextual and cannot be transplanted to the e-Family subtype without an explicit electronic-route rule.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The current Indian e-Visa portal names an e-Family Visa for e-Student Dependent purpose. The Marseille consulate confirms that a foreign student may apply for e-Student Visa using an SII-ID and that a regular Student Dependent Visa covers dependents of a foreign student. This establishes the student principal relationship at a high level, but the specific e-Family sponsor document and status conditions are not stated on the cited e-Visa page.

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Limits of the record
  • The electronic e-Family application does not specify the exact principal-status evidence or sponsor document in the cited portal text.
  • Marseille current Student/e-Student and regular dependent visa guidance
    Student Visa – Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Pursuing Education in India It is now mandatory to register on the Study in India portal ( https://studyinindia.gov.in/about-study-in-india-programme) and submit the required information on the portal. Upon registration, the portal generates a unique ID or ‘SII-ID’ which will be quoted on the student visa application.  Upon registration, the portal generates a unique ID or ‘SII-ID’ which will be quoted on the student visa application. Applicants can also apply for E-Student visa in Evisa portal ( https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html ) using this SII-ID. Purpose and Eligibility Foreign nationals intending to pursue structured academic, research, or internship programs in India must obtain a Student Visa. The visa includes sub-categories based on the nature of study or training: S-1 Visa: For higher education in Government of India–recognized institutions, including: South Asian University (SAU) Nalanda University Also applicable to provisional admission in short-term or student exchange programs. S-2 Visa: For school education at any recognized school in India. S-3 Visa: For cultural studies, including courses in: Yoga, Vedic culture Indian classical music and dance Buddhist studies.Must be undertaken at institutions approved by the Government of India. S-4 Visa: For theological education and students engaged in missionary studies. S-5 Visa: For research scholars, including: Visiting research faculty Scholars in bilateral academic exchange programs Members of scientific, botanical, or anthropological expeditions S-6 Visa: For internships in: Indian companies Educational institutions NGOs Foreign missions or government organizations in India. Also includes interns under the French VIE programme Dependent Visa Student Dependent Visa: Dependents (spouse or children) of foreign students are eligible for a Student Dependent Visa, valid for the duration of the student’s authorized stay in India.
  • https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
    e-Family Visa(For e-Student Dependent purpose)

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

The only document listed for the e-Student dependent e-Family Visa is the scanned passport bio page; no marriage or birth certificate is listed.

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Limits of the record
  • General instructions say one more document depending on e-Visa type may be required.

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

As a general e-Visa eligibility condition, which covers the e-Family Visa for e-Student dependents, the foreigner should have a return or onward journey ticket and sufficient money to spend during the stay in India. The official source does not state a specific amount, accommodation or insurance requirement.

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Limits of the record
  • No specific amount, accommodation or insurance rule for e-Student dependents is stated.

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

Application is online via the e-Visa system; the e-Family Visa (e-SX) is valid one year (365 days) from grant of the ETA with multiple entries; e-Visas are non-extendable and non-convertible. The official source does not state the dependent's study or work rights.

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Limits of the record
  • Rights (study/work) of the dependent not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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