Moving to another country for studies is rarely just about the student families often want to stay close during that transition. That's exactly the gap the India e-Student Dependent Visa fills, letting spouses and children join a student already in India on their own linked application, rather than leaving them behind for the duration of the course.

A few essentials worth knowing before applying:

• Only available to family of an approved eStudent Visa holder
• Requires a passport valid six months beyond the planned stay, plus a photo meeting Indian visa standards
• Each dependent submits a separate application tied to the student's ID
• Grants a one-year validity with 90 days' stay and up to four entries
• Does not include permission to work in India

Since the dependent visa mirrors the primary student's validity, any renewal or extension on the student's side usually needs matching action on the dependent's application too.