Study visas
Indian India e-Student Visa
A student sub-category within India's e-Visa scheme, supporting study-related travel to India, applied for online in advance.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The five-year maximum validity and the exact SII-portal application steps for the e-Student and e-Student-X visas were drawn from official-domain search summaries and the Study in India site rather than a direct read of the e-Visa portal; confirm validity, dependent (e-Student-X) rules and the current application flow on indianvisaonline.gov.in and studyinindia.gov.in before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official India government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- e-Student Visa
- Route type
- Student visa
- Validity
- Up to five years, depending on the course
- Figure pending direct confirmation; extensions may be possible in India.
- Where to apply
- Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, verified via the Study in India (SII) portal
- Dependants
- e-Student-X visa for dependants of an e-Student visa holder
- Registration on arrival
- Register with the e-FRRO within 14 days of first arrival if required
- Confirm the registration window for your course length.
Who can apply
- Students travelling to India under the e-Visa student sub-category
What you can do
- Travel to India for study-related purposes under the e-Visa scheme
Requirements
- Admission to a regular, full-time academic course (undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD or other formal programme) at an institution recognised by the relevant Indian regulatory body
- Registration on the official Study in India (SII) portal, with an SII ID used to verify your application
- An admission offer letter from an SII partner institute
- Evidence of sufficient financial support for your studies and stay
- A passport with the required validity and blank pages for stamping
How to apply
- Register on the Study in India (SII) portal and secure an admission offer from a partner institute
- Apply for the e-Student Visa online at indianvisaonline.gov.in - your application is verified against your SII ID
- Upload your admission letter, passport bio page, photograph and proof of financial support
- Pay the applicable fee online
- Receive your visa authorisation and travel to India
- Register with the e-FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) within the required period after arrival
Documents you may need
- A scanned copy of your passport bio (photo) page
- A recent passport-style colour photograph
- An admission offer letter from a recognised / SII partner institution
- Evidence of financial support (for example bank statements)
- Proof of address, and your SII ID / registration details
Frequently asked questions
The e-Student Visa is for the foreign national studying a full-time recognised course in India, while the e-Student-X Visa is for the dependants of an e-Student visa holder.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.