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  • Emergency Visa requires: Complete Online filled and printed Visa application form with photograph pasted, Proof of urgency (Death or medical certificate), Confirmed flight ticket of travelling within 48 hours. (Indian HC Canberra)
  • Emergency Visa validity period: 3 months (Indian HC Canberra)
  • Oci Card validity period: up to December 31, 2023 (Indian HC Canberra)

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Study India Programme

Application Deadline
10th September 2012

The last date for receipt of duly filled–in application form in the prescribed format by MOIA is 10th September, 2012.

Source: Indian HC CanberraEducation - Study Programme in India

Participants Count
9

9 youths of Indian Origin from four Countries like Trinidad &Tobago, Malaysia, Fiji & south Africa have attended this Programme.

Source: Indian HC CanberraEducation - Study Programme in India

First Programme Dates
25 September - 23 October 2012

The first Study India Programme (SIP) was organised from 25 September-23 October, 2012 in Symbiosis Centre for International Education, Pune, Maharashtra.

Source: Indian HC CanberraEducation - Study Programme in India

Air Ticket Refund
90 %

90% of the cost of air ticket by economy class (Direct flight) is refundable to the participants on successful completion of the Programme by them.

Source: Indian HC CanberraEducation - Study Programme in India

Age Limit
18-26 years

The objective of the Scheme is to enable overseas Indian youth i.e. foreign citizens of Indian origin in the age group of 18-26 years to undergo short term courses in the nature of summer schools...

Source: Indian HC CanberraEducation - Study Programme in India

Emergency Visa

Required Documents
Complete Online filled and printed Visa application form with photograph pasted, Proof of urgency (Death or medical certificate), Confirmed flight ticket of travelling within 48 hours.

The emergency visa application will be accepted ONLY after submission of complete documents i.e. Complete Online filled and printed Visa application form with photograph pasted (Select visa type as Entry Visa).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Hours After Working
1400 to 1600 hours

After working hours Emergency Visa applications can be submitted at: High Commission between 1400 hours and 1600 hours (on public holidays and weekends).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Hours
0830 to 1500 hours

Applications for Emergency Visa (during working hours) with relevant documents in respect of Australian Capital Territory should be submitted at: The VFS Centres in Canberra between 0830 hours to 1500 hours (on working days).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Validity Period
3 months

Entry Visa Valid for three months with single entry is granted in such emergencies.

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Contact Number After Hours
0432 585 493

Contact Number for after-hours Emergency Visa Service: 0432 585 493 (For ACT only)

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Time After Hours
1400 to 1600 hours

After working hours Emergency Visa applications can be submitted at: High Commission between 1400 hours and 1600 hours (on public holidays and weekends).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Time
0830 to 1500 hours

Applications for Emergency Visa (during working hours) with relevant documents in respect of Australian Capital Territory should be submitted at: The VFS Centres in Canberra between 0830 hours to 1500 hours (on working days).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

After Hours Application Time
1400 to 1600 hours

High Commission between 1400 hours and 1600 hours (on public holidays and weekends)

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

After Hours Application Hours
1400 to 1600 hours

High Commission between 1400 hours and 1600 hours (on public holidays and weekends)

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Submission Time After Hours
1400 to 1600 hours

After working hours Emergency Visa applications can be submitted at: High Commission between 1400 hours and 1600 hours (on public holidays and weekends).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Application Submission Time
0830 to 1500 hours

Applications for Emergency Visa (during working hours) with relevant documents in respect of Australian Capital Territory should be submitted at: The VFS Centres in Canberra between 0830 hours to 1500 hours (on working days).

Source: Indian HC CanberraEmergency visa services

Oci Card

Press Release Date
March 31, 2021

Press Release | Dated March 31, 2021

Source: Indian HC CanberraOCI related services

Advisory Date
August 08, 2021

Advisory on Re-issue of OCI Card | Dated August 08, 2021

Source: Indian HC CanberraOCI related services

Validity Period
up to December 31, 2023

PIO Card Validity Extended up to December 31, 2023

Source: Indian HC CanberraOCI related services

Data last updated: 5 Aug 2026

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Education - Study Programme in India · Consular services · OCI related services · Emergency visa services · Education - Student Registration · Immigration - Bureau of Immigration

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