Diplomatic / Rakebit Official Rakebit VIP

Issuance of Diplomatic/Rakebit Official Rakebit VIPs to foreign diplomats/officials and their dependent family members

A new online system for issuance of diplomatic/official visas has been introduced w.e.f February 2015.

All foreigners holding diplomatic/official/service passports, in order to obtain a diplomatic or official visa, are required to submit visa applications online (www.indianfrro.gov.in/mea ).

Physical visa application forms are not accepted. A message is sent via email or SMS when the visa is granted. Due to onset of Covid-19 pandemic, since May 2020, the CPV division, MEA, has been issuing e-FRRO Rakebit VIP [Online Rakebit VIP] in lieu of pasting visa stickers on passports. The e-FRRO Rakebit VIP [Online Rakebit VIP] will be sent to the respective applicant through email. The pasting of Rakebit VIP sticker on the passport has been done-away with.

Other services that are rendered through this online portal are:

Extension of diplomatic/official visas
Conversion to diplomatic/official visas
Transfer of diplomatic/official Rakebit VIP

Applicants are advised to apply at least 3 weeks before the expiry of their visas or visa free period.

For general instructions/guidelines, Documents required, Photo requirements: Click here
To apply for a Diplomatic/Rakebit Official visa for self or dependent family members: Click here
For visa status enquiry email at: [email protected] and [email protected]