India Visa Glossary for Bangladeshi Applicants: T, MED, B, S, X, FRRO Explained

India visa glossary for BD applicants: T (Tourist), MED (Medical), B (Business), S (Studen…

• Visa category codes follow a single-letter system (T, B, S, MED, E, etc.)
• Supporting agencies: IVAC (application), FRRO (in-India registration)
• Specialist bodies: AYUSH (medical invitation), NMC (medical practice), UGC (universities)
• Documents: PCC (Police Clearance), kabin nama (BD marriage cert)
• Long-stay: OCI is the closest to PR for those with Indian ancestry

Visa category codes

T — Tourist Visa: For tourism, sightseeing, family visits, casual visits to friends, and pilgrimage. See Tourist visa guide.

T-2 — Group Tourist Visa: For organised tourist groups of 4+ travelling together with a registered tour operator.

MED — Medical Visa: For medical treatment in India. Requires AYUSH-compliant invitation letter from an Indian hospital. See MED visa guide.

MED X — Medical Attendant Visa: For up to two attendants accompanying a MED visa patient. See MED X guide.

B — Business Visa: For business meetings, trade fairs, sourcing, B2B engagement. See Business visa guide.

S — Student Visa: For higher education at UGC/AICTE/NMC-recognised institutions. See Student visa guide.

X — Entry/Dependent Visa: For spouses and dependent children of Employment, Business, or Student visa holders. See X visa guide.

E — Employment Visa: For salaried employment with an Indian company. Tightly regulated; not commonly used by BD applicants.

R — Research Visa: For approved academic research projects at Indian institutions.

C — Conference Visa: For attending Indian government-recognised conferences and seminars.

Transit (T) Visa: For travelling through India to a third country.

Agencies and regulatory bodies

IVAC (Indian Visa Application Centre): Outsourced visa application centre operating in Bangladesh. Handles document submission, biometrics, and passport delivery. Run by VFS Global on behalf of the Indian High Commission. BOI (Bureau of Immigration): Indian government body managing immigration at airports and land borders. FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office): In-India registration office for foreign nationals staying > 180 days. Online portal: indianfrro.gov.in.

Specialist references

AYUSH (Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy): Indian ministry that issues the AYUSH-compliant invitation letter required for Medical visas since April 2025. NMC (National Medical Commission): Indian regulator of medical education and practice. Recognition status for MBBS colleges. UGC (University Grants Commission): Indian regulator of higher education recognition. BMDC (Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council): Bangladeshi regulator; provides equivalence assessment for foreign MBBS degrees.

Documents and other terms

PCC (Police Clearance Certificate): Bangladeshi police character certificate; sometimes required for long-stay applications. Kabin Nama: Bangladeshi Muslim marriage contract; foundational marriage document. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India): Lifelong residence/work status for persons of Indian origin; ancestry-based. See OCI guide. PAN (Permanent Account Number): Indian tax registration; required for Indian counterparts on business invitation letters. GSTIN: Indian Goods and Services Tax registration number.