India•AsiaEmployment Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
100 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreign nationals employed by Indian companies/organizations. Requires job offer and employer sponsorship. Valid for up to 1 year, renewable.
The Employment visa is designed for skilled and qualified professionals seeking employment in India. It requires a job offer from an Indian company and the salary must meet the minimum threshold. The visa is tied to the employment contract duration.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
1,625,000 INR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity with 2 blank pages
Passport photos
4x6cm recent color photographs
Job offer letter
Official job offer from Indian employer on letterhead
Educational certificates
Bachelor's degree or higher qualification certificates
Employment history
Resume/CV and work experience documents
Character certificate
Police clearance or character reference
Sponsor Documents
Company registration certificate
Company incorporation document
Company letterhead documentation
Official company details and authorization letter
Salary justification
Documentation proving salary meets minimum requirement
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Advantages
- Enables legal employment in India
- Renewable up to 5 years
- Spouse and children can get dependent visas
- Professional work opportunity
- Potential for residency pathways
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Minimum salary threshold required
- Job offer must be secured first
- Longer processing time
- Tied to specific employer/job
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain formal job offer from Indian employer meeting salary requirements
Employer initiates visa
Indian employer files visa request with Ministry of External Affairs
Receive FRRO approval
Get approval from Ministry of Home Affairs/FRRO
Apply at embassy
Submit visa application at Indian embassy/consulate in home country
Attend visa interview
Appear for interview with required documents
Collect employment visa
Receive stamped passport with employment visa
Application Forms
Employment Visa Application Form
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