At a glance
A skilled job with an employer in India can support an Employment Visa. The usual salary requirement is more than INR 1,625,000 a year before tax, although specific applicants and occupations have lower thresholds or exemptions.
- Job offer required?
- Yes, for a skilled or qualified role
- Usual salary rule
- More than INR 1,625,000 a year before tax
- Exceptions
- Specific lower thresholds or exemptions must apply to your case
Summary
India’s employment visa is for eligible foreign workers taking a skilled role, with approval based on the actual job, employer, qualifications, and pay. The usual salary must exceed INR 1,625,000 annually before tax. A lower amount is acceptable only where a specific exemption or category applies to the worker and job.
Eligibility
You need a skilled or qualified role, employer support, and evidence that you meet the salary rule or a specific exception. A degree alone or any job offer at any salary is not enough.
Ask the employer and responsible Indian embassy or consulate to confirm which rule applies. Prepare the contract, employer registration, qualifications, passport, and other required records.
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Check the job and salary requirement Confirm the ordinary threshold or a documented exception.
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Prepare the employer-supported application Gather the contract, company, qualification, and personal records.
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Obtain the visa and complete registration Follow the approved employment and stay conditions.
A degree or an offer alone does not establish eligibility.
What This Route Allows
The visa lets you stay temporarily and work in the approved position. The permitted period depends on the role, nationality, assignment, and actual visa conditions.
What This Route Is Not
An offer or visitor entry alone does not authorize employment. Changing employers requires the appropriate approval, and family members need their own permission.
This route does not guarantee permanent residence or citizenship.
Next Steps
- Confirm that the job qualifies and that the pay exceeds the applicable threshold, or document a valid exception.
- Prepare the employer, contract, qualification, and personal records.
- Obtain the Employment Visa and complete any required foreigner registration before relying on it for the job.
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