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Research Visa

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The Research Visa is for research scholars affiliated with a recognised Indian university or institution.

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  • The captured official source does not establish this rule's current effective date or supersede later policy; independent review remains pending.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

An original admission letter and certificate of affiliation from a recognised Indian university or institution are listed as evidence of admission for research. The official source does not state any awards, publications or other recognition requirement.

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  • The captured official source does not establish this rule's current effective date or supersede later policy; independent review remains pending.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Institutional endorsement is involved: extension by the FRRO/FRO requires a bona fide certificate from the university/institute of affiliation confirming the scholar is pursuing the research project and its duration, and the institution's Foreign Student Adviser/Administrative Officer/Registrar reports quarterly to the FRRO/FRO confirming the research scholar is studying there. The official source does not state an endorsement requirement for the initial grant.

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  • No government, nominator or peer endorsement requirement for the initial grant is stated in the cited texts.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Change of research subject or institution of affiliation is not normally allowed. Spouse and minor children accompanying a Research Visa holder may receive a dependent visa of the appropriate sub-category. The official source does not state whether other work or business activity is permitted.

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  • Employment/business activity not addressed
  • Source is MHA Annex III (2020 version); later changes not verified

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The Research Visa is granted for an initial period of three years or the project duration, whichever is earlier; the total is capped at the approved project duration or five years, and a final extension of up to six months is allowed for project formalities. The official source does not state a longer-term residence path.

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  • The captured official source does not establish this rule's current effective date or supersede later policy; independent review remains pending.

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

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