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title: "Visa and Immigration Advisory"
date: 2025-06-16
author: "IndiaLaw LLP"
url: https://www.indialaw.in/expertise/immigration-law/visa-and-immigration-advisory/
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# Visa and Immigration Advisory

## Visa and Immigration Advisory Law Firm in India for FRRO and Compliance

- Visa Advisories: Determining the appropriate visa type based on purpose of travel (business, employment, medical, student, etc.) and assisting in preparing and filing the application.
- Visa Category Changes & Conversions: Assistance with changing visa categories and converting visa statuses in accordance with Indian regulations.
- Visa Renewals and Extensions: Handling renewals, extensions, and timely compliance with the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigner Registration Office (FRO).
- Resident Permits: Obtaining and renewing Resident Permits for long-term or employment-based stays in India.
- Documentation and Compliance: Preparing, organizing, and submitting all necessary documentation with the appropriate authorities, ensuring accuracy and legal sufficiency**.**

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Managing Partner

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#### K.P. Sreejith

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### FAQs

#### What does visa and immigration advisory cover for foreign nationals in India?

It covers identifying the correct visa category, preparing and filing applications, handling extensions and conversions, obtaining Resident Permits, and managing ongoing compliance obligations with the FRRO or FRO throughout the foreign national’s stay in India.

#### When should a company or individual engage an immigration adviser in India?

Ideally, well before the foreign national enters India or a visa nears expiry. Late filings with the FRRO can trigger penalties or deportation proceedings. Early engagement also matters when converting visa categories, as processing windows are strict and missed deadlines limit options.

#### Which Indian laws and authorities govern visa and immigration matters?

The primary framework includes the Foreigners Act 1946, the Registration of Foreigners Act 1939, and the Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920. The Ministry of Home Affairs sets visa policy, while the FRRO and FRO handle in-country registration, extensions, and compliance.

#### How long does a typical Indian visa extension or conversion process take?

FRRO processing for extensions generally takes two to four weeks, though employment visa conversions or cases requiring MHA referral can take longer. Key cost drivers include the visa category, urgency of processing, and whether supporting documents need apostille or consular attestation.

#### What documents are needed to start a visa or immigration engagement?

Typically, a valid passport with at least six months’ remaining validity, the current visa and FRRO registration, a recent photograph, a letter from the sponsoring Indian entity, proof of address in India, and category-specific documents such as an employment contract or university admission letter.

#### What common mistakes do foreign nationals make with Indian visa compliance?

The most frequent errors are missing the 14-day FRRO registration deadline after arrival, working on a business visa instead of an employment visa, and letting extensions lapse before filing renewals. Each of these can result in fines, visa cancellation, or restrictions on future entry.

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# IndiaLaw LLP — Offices & Contact Details

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## General Contact

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| **Website** | https://www.indialaw.in |
| **Primary email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Primary phone** | +91 836-9995919 |
| **Contact form** | https://www.indialaw.in/connect/ |
| **Careers (separate channel)** | https://www.indialaw.in/careers/ |


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## All Offices (9 locations across 8 cities)

### 1. Mumbai — Registered Office & Head Office (Apeejay Chambers)

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|---|---|
| **Address** | Apeejay Chambers, Ground Floor, Wallace Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-6924-7400](tel:02269247400) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate · IP |
| **Notes** | The HQ. 5 partners based here. Handles PAN-India litigation, arbitration, corporate, banking, IP and real estate practice. Largest team across all offices. |

### 2. Mumbai — Non-Litigation Office (Excelsior, Fort)

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| **Address** | 4th Floor, New Excelsior Theatre Pvt. Ltd., Amrit Keshav Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 |
| **Phone** | [022-697-40500](tel:022-697-40500) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/mumbai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Non-litigation only — consultations, negotiations, transactional work |
| **Notes** | Opened 2024. Litigation and arbitration remain at the Apeejay Chambers head office. |

### 3. Delhi

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|---|---|
| **Address** | Flat No. 1107 & 1108, Prakashdeep Building, Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/delhi/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Arbitration · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Corporate · Banking · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | 3 partners based here. Located near the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court and other appellate bodies. |

### 4. Kolkata

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|---|---|
| **Address** | Centre Point Building, Room No. 214, 2nd Floor, Premises No. 21, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Opp. Great Eastern Hotel, P.S. Hare Street, Kolkata – 700 001, West Bengal |
| **Phone** | [+91 33 4813 1001](tel:+913348131001) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/kolkata/ |
| **Practice focus** | Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Commercial & Civil Litigation · Arbitration · Banking Litigation · Real Estate · Labour & Employment · Consumer |
| **Notes** | Advises banks, NBFCs, MSMEs and corporates on transactions and dispute resolution. Works in close coordination with the Mumbai HO. |

### 5. Chennai

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| **Address** | GF-A, 19 Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/chennai/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Full-fledged office with experienced legal team. Supported by Mumbai HO. |

### 6. Bengaluru (Bangalore)

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| **Address** | INDIALAW LLP, No. 7 Chinnaswamy Mudaliar Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore – 560 051 |
| **Phone** | [080-4167-2444](tel:08041672444) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/bengaluru/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate · Family Laws · Labour |
| **Notes** | Located near Bangalore High Court. Handles corporate, commercial, banking and matrimonial disputes. |

### 7. Hyderabad

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| **Address** | 403, 4th Floor, Sanatana Ecstasy Building, beside Tanishq Show Room, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad – 500 029, Telangana |
| **Phone** | [040-6666-5166](tel:04066665166) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/hyderabad/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Banking · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Particularly well known for complex banking matters and real estate transactions. |

### 8. Cochin (Kochi)

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| **Address** | Second Floor, Pulikkal Building, K.K. Padmanabhan Road, Ernakulam North – 682 018, Kerala |
| **Phone** | [0484-3583961](tel:04843583961) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/cochin/ |
| **Practice focus** | Litigation · Insolvency & Bankruptcy · Real Estate |
| **Notes** | Commercial disputes, property litigation, financial-claim arbitrations and real estate transactions. |

### 9. Noida (NCR)

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| **Address** | No. 16 & 17, Silver Offices, 17th Floor, Wave One, Sector 18, Noida – 201 301 |
| **Phone** | (general line: +91 836-9995919) |
| **Email** | contact@indialaw.in |
| **Page** | https://www.indialaw.in/noida/ |
| **Practice focus** | Aviation · Insurance · Mergers & Acquisitions · Corporate |
| **Office head** | **Mr. Dinesh Gupta** (joined August 2025 to lead and expand the corporate practice) |
| **Notes** | Newest office. Sector-focused on highly regulated industries serving NCR-based clients. |

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## Quick-Dial Phone List

| Office | Phone |
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| Mumbai HO (Apeejay) | 022-6924-7400 |
| Mumbai Excelsior | 022-697-40500 |
| Kolkata | +91 33 4813 1001 |
| Bengaluru | 080-4167-2444 |
| Hyderabad | 040-6666-5166 |
| Cochin | 0484-3583961 |
| **General / Marketing line** | **+91 836-9995919** |

Delhi, Chennai and Noida route through the general number.

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