How to Work in India with a Visa

With India's fast-growing economy, more jobs are becoming available there. Many people choose to work in India for some time to gain a once-in-a-lifetime experience of working abroad. Other employees are sent by their company to manage or lead projects that have been sent there. You must have a valid employment visa to live and work in India. Learn how to apply for an employment visa to work in India.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 passport-sized photographs
• Proof of address
• Employment appointment letter
• Employment contract letter
• Resume
• Organization registration
• Payment method for fees

1. Decide how long you will be staying in India. Visas are generally issued for 6 months or 1 year, and are valid starting on the date they are issued.

2. Go to the link in the Resources section to find out more information on employment visas to work in India and fill out an application. Click on the "Start a New Application" button.

3. Decide whether you will be applying by person or via mail. Note that same-day visas must be done in person. Applications sent by mail typically take 3 to 5 business days to process from the date the application is received. Click on the appropriate button depending on how you will be applying.

4. Complete the application by filling in the appropriate required fields.

5. Gather the following documents: passport, two passport-sized pictures, proof of address, employment appointment letter, employment, contract letter, resume, organization registration and a money order/cash/credit card for processing fees.

6. Refer to the contact information in the Resources section for a visa processing center near you. Drop off the completed application and supporting documentation to the appropriate location, or mail the contents to the appropriate address.

Resources

• Indian Employment Visa
• Locations