Work / Immigration visa · Virgin Islands (U.S.) to India

Employment Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 4-6 weeks
• Fee: Varies by country and visa duration
• Validity: Usually 1 year (renewable)
• Entry: Multiple entry

Employment Visa is for foreign nationals hired to work for an Indian company or organization registered in India. Must apply through Indian Embassy/Consulate. Not available as e-visa. Duration is for the period of employment, usually not exceeding one year at a time. Requires minimum salary of INR 16.25 lakhs per annum.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Open to all nationalities with valid employment contract from Indian employer

• Purpose of visit

  For foreign nationals hired by Indian companies or organizations registered in India

  Includes

  • Employment
  • work
  • professional services
• Employment

  Must have formal employment contract with salary stated in Rupees and discussion of income tax in India. Minimum salary INR 16.25 lakhs per annum required

  Required status: Employment contract with Indian registered company

• Financial

  Employment contract must show minimum salary of INR 16.25 lakhs per annum

  Minimum funds: INR 16.25 lakhs per annum

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: Recent, front-facing, passport-sized, white background

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Employment Visa Application Form; Form url: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

• Work contract

  Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

  Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather employment contract signed by both parties, copies of diplomas and professional competency documents, passport copies

2. Online application

   Fill out online visa application form on indianvisaonline.gov.in

3. Appointment booking

   Schedule appointment with nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate

4. Document submission

   Submit application and supporting documents at embassy/consulate appointment

5. Biometrics

   Provide facial biometrics and fingerprints at embassy/consulate

6. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing by Indian Mission

7. Visa collection

   Collect passport with employment visa from embassy/consulate

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.