Guidelines for Foreigners visiting Bangalore City


Foreigners Registration Officer

The Commissioner of Police, Bangalore City is the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) for Bangalore City.

Telephone numbers of the Officers:

Asst. Commissioner of Police (Admin)
City Spl. Branch
Bangalore 22942186

Police Inspector,
(Foreigners Section)
City Spl. Branch,
Bangalore 22943246


Deputy Commissioner of Police - Intelligence, Bangalore is authorised to perform the duties of foreigners registration officer in Bangalore City and his office is located in the premises of the office of the Commissioner of Police.

Rules and Regulations applicable to Foreigner who wish to stay in India as a Tourist:

Tourist means a foreigner having no residence or occupation in India and whose stay in India does not ordinarily exceed 6 months (180 days). He is visiting India only for recreation and sight seeing.

SOURCE : Bangalore City Police

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