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India Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Work visa granted to foreign highly skilled executives, engineers, and specialists taking up employment in India.

Official India work visa page

Indian Employment Visa (E-Visa)

Work visa granted to foreign highly skilled executives, engineers, and specialists taking up employment in India.

Typical duration
1 to 5 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
Long-term residential permits

Main requirements

  • Minimum annual salary ≥ $25,000 USD
  • Specialist/executive position
  • Indian employer sponsorship

Official page

Documents usually needed for India

  • Employment contract with an Indian company or multinational operating in India with minimum annual salary of $25,000 USD (exempt for IT specialists and language teachers)
  • Proof of academic qualifications and professional credentials justifying recruitment of foreign national
  • Registration on e-FRRO portal within 14 days of arrival in India for stay permits exceeding 180 days
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Indian Visa Online Portal Submission

    Submit Employment Visa application online with signed contract, salary certificate, and Indian company incorporation papers.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    Consular Visa Stamp Collection

    Collect physical visa sticker at Indian Embassy or VFS / BLS center.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    e-FRRO Online Registration & Residential Permit

    Upload landing stamp and residential proof on e-FRRO portal to receive digital Residential Permit (RP).

    1 - 2 weeks post-arrival

More about moving to India

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in India. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Bureau of Immigration & Ministry of Home Affairs (e-FRRO / FRRO)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Bureau of Immigration & Ministry of Home Affairs (e-FRRO / FRRO) on the official website before applying.