EMPLOYMENT VISA

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An employment visa is granted to foreigners desiring to come to India for the purpose of employment. The foreign national being sponsored  for an employment visa in any sector should draw a salary in excess of US$25,000.00 per annum.  The limit on income will not apply to the ethnic cooks, language teachers/translators other than  English language teachers, staff working in the embassies in India.

An employment visa is granted also to foreigner who wishes to come to India for honorary work(without salary) with NGO’s registered in India with special endorsement on his/her passport.

Documents required

1. Documents indicated in the General requirements of  Visas

2. An appointment letter from India and the original signed “employment contract” between the applicant and the employer and one photocopy. An undertaking from the Employer that the income tax will be paid in India. The employment contract should clearly define the terms and conditions and the position and the duties of the employee, duration of contract and place of work, contribution towards provident fund, social security, accommodation and insurance etc.. The employment contract should be signed by the employee for the acceptance of the contract.