C Form

Fill out the Required information in C-Form Accurately & Completely.

When should a person submit a Form C (“C-Forms”)?

Any person hosting a foreign guest for monetary consideration in India, even for a few hours, should submit C-Forms.

The submission of C-Forms and maintenance of guest registers stems from the Foreigners Act 1946 and Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992. These requirements extend across India, and apply to all persons who accommodate foreign guests for monetary consideration, including hotels, guest houses, lodging houses etc. The C-Form mechanism helps the authorities locate and track foreigners in India to enhance security and safety. Failure to comply with reporting requirements could result in fines and imprisonment of up to 5 years.