The family members/dependents of a foreigner who is granted an "Employment Visa" may be granted a dependent visa of the appropriate sub-category. The validity of a Dependent Visa is co-terminus with the validity of the Visa of the principal visa holder or for such a shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission. Dependent Visa of the family members/ dependents of such foreign national can be extended by the FRRO/ FRO concerned for a total period of 5 years from the date of issue.
The Foreigners Act, 1946 ("Foreigners Act or the Act")
The Foreigners Act confers power upon the Central Government in respect of foreigners. The Act is intended to deal with entry into, presence of and departure from India of the foreigners.
As per section 3 of the Foreigners Act, the Central Government can by order regulate, restrict, amongst other things, the presence and continued presence of a foreigner in India. Section 3 confers the power to the Central Government to deport any foreign citizen. The relevant extract of Section 3 of the Foreigners Act is reproduced hereunder for ease of reference: -
3. Power to make orders. —(1) The Central Government may by order make provision, either generally or with respect to all foreigners or with respect to any particular foreigner or any prescribed class or description of foreigner, for prohibiting, regulating or restricting the entry of foreigners into India or their departure therefrom or their presence or continued presence...
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