Usually needs skilled/specialist work and employer documents.
Route overview
Skilled employer contract
Typical timeline / duration: 2-5 months
Important notes
Have an appointment or employment contract with an Indian company, organisation, industry, or undertaking for a qualifying professional role.
Show that the role requires a highly skilled or qualified professional; ordinary routine, clerical, or secretarial work is generally not eligible for an Employment Visa.
Provide the appointment document, employment terms, qualification and experience evidence, passport, visa application, and employer documents required by the Indian mission.
Apply for the visa before starting the employment and complete any registration or extension steps required by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office after arrival.
The official visa provision table lists Employment Visa validity as one year or the contract period, with multiple entry and extension possible in India; the case-specific grant controls.
Employment Visa permission is tied to the approved employer and role. It is not an open work permit for switching employers or working for overseas clients remotely.
Preparation checklist
Save submitted files and track the next application, reporting, or renewal date.