New Document Requirement at Mumbai FRRO for Foreign Nationals Residing in Hotels

The Mumbai Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) now requires foreign nationals residing in hotels or service apartments to submit Form C (Arrival Report of Foreigner in Hotel) at their registration and visa extension appointments. 

Form C can be obtained from hotels and service apartments. Foreign nationals should request a Form C immediately upon arrival in India so that a timely registration appointment can be secured on their behalf. 

Similar requirements are already in effect in several other Indian cities, including Chennai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, and to a limited extent in Hyderabad. There are no changes to documentation requirements in Mumbai for foreign nationals residing in leased or rented apartments. 

What This Means for Employers 

Employers should ensure that their sponsored employees in Mumbai and their families request a Form C (Arrival Report of Foreigner in Hotel) immediately upon arrival in India to avoid delays in the registration process. 

We worked closely with Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt.) Limited ("Fragomen-India") to prepare this alert. It is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work or send an email [email protected].

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