Visa Services

Diplomatic/Official Visa

• Issuance of Visa to foreign diplomats/officials, who are assigned in India and their dependent family members: Visa applications may be submitted to CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs through the online portal at https://indianfrro.gov.in/efrro/home by selecting option “Yes” for the Query “Are you foreign national holding Diplomatic or Official or Service Passport or Dependent of Foreign Diplomat/Official?”.

• Services rendered through this online portal are:

  • New Visa Issuance (only as per bilateral agreements or for newborns)
  • Visa Extension
  • Visa Conversion
  •  Visa Transfer (for change of passport)
• Physical forms are not accepted, and visa stickers are not utilized; all communications are conducted via email or SMS.
• Applicants are advised to apply at least 3 weeks prior to expiry of their visa or visa free period.
• For general instructions/guidelines, Documents required, Photo requirements: Click here  (https://indianfrro.gov.in/efrro/home)
• For visa status enquiry email to Visa Section at asopv2@mea.gov.in or call at 011-23383866. 
• Holders of ordinary passports, who are not dependent family members of a foreign diplomat/official, are not serviced by MEA; such ordinary passport holders may approach the FRRO/FRO concerned.

In case of any query, suggestion, problem or urgency related to issuance of diplomatic/official visa kindly contact