Work in India

Foreigners who desire to work in India should arrive on a valid Employment visa. Employment visas will be issued to those who are highly skilled and are qualified professionals, and are being engaged or appointed by an Indian Company/Organization/Industry/Undertaking or foreign Company/Firm/Organization engaged in execution of any project in India.

Foreigners who intend to work with a Non-Profit/Non-Governmental Organizations on a voluntary basis with or without honorarium (up to a ceiling of Rs. 10,000 per month) are also required to obtain an Employment (E-3) Visa.

Foreigner employed in any sector should draw a gross salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum. However, certain foreigners who are employed in such sectors as notified by the GOI from time to time will be exempted from this annual floor limit.

Keep in mind!

• A foreigner is required to enter India on a Business visa, if he/she is a promoter/owner of a company holding majority stakes/share holdings.
• No change of employer shall be permitted during the currency of the employment visa. If the foreigner desires to change the employer, he/she has to leave the country and apply for a fresh Employment visa.
• FRRO/ FRO concerned to be informed if the person discontinues the employment.
• The foreign national must comply with all legal requirements like meeting the minimum salary payment of tax liabilities etc.
• Foreigners are not allowed to work for more than one company simultaneously on an Employment visa.