Foreign nationals coming to India to join organizations for authentic spiritual training may be granted a multiple entry ‘ X – 3’ Visa for an appropriate duration on production of a letter of recommendation from the Spiritual organization authorities concerned. The ‘ X – 3 ’ visa of such genuine spiritual seekers may be renewed by the FRRO for up to a maximum period of 5 years from the date of issue ofthe initial visa based on the recommendation of the Spiritual authorities concerned. Further renewal beyond 5 years may be granted only with prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
