Indian Work Permit
At Global Visas, we manage your application for any Indian immigration service from a short-term Indian tourist visa to more specialist visa services including student visas and work permits. We also help to secure permanent settlement in India via the Overseas Citizenship of India scheme (OCI) and dual citizenship. Our specialist team of Indian immigration lawyers and migration consultants provide assistance at every stage of your application ensuring a smooth and hassle free relocation to India. Visa applications are monitored throughout and a Global visas immigration consultant will be on hand to offer guidance and support.
Whether you're an employer or a potential employee you can find out whether you qualify to apply for an Indian work permit by visiting the Global Visas online assessment area now.
Benefits
As with a UK work permit and work permits in many popular destinations, the key benefit of an Indian employment visa is that it permits a foreign national to live and work in India. Unlike an Indian business visa which permits a range of business activities but excludes the right to undertake employment, a successful work permit application offers the right to begin living and working in India upon arrival. In addition, unlike short-term India visa services such as a tourist visa, Indian work permits can be extended in increments of one year as required.
Eligibility
In India, work permit applications can be submitted through one of two routes. The applicant may apply to the Indian Embassy or High Commission in his or her country of residence, or as is more often the case, an Indian company offering a position of employment can begin the application process in India on behalf of the candidate. Like a UK work permit application, this employer led route is the usual route to obtaining an Indian work permit.
In cases where a firm offer of employment from an Indian company is in place, applications will need to be supported by a range of documentation including a completed application form and a current valid passport with recent passport photographs. In addition, it will be necessary to offer proof of residence and employment along with documentation to confirm the Indian position of employment being offered.
Intra Company Transfer
In India, visas can be applied for by employees of a foreign company who need to transfer to an Indian branch of the same organisation. The Intra Company Transfer, as with similar visa services in the UK and other countries is designed to allow the movement of crucial employees between international branches of a company. Once more, the guidelines for this type of Indian visa are more loosely defined that in other countries such as the UK, but in general, it is preferred that candidates possess a four-year university degree. Intra company transfers or E visas as they are most commonly known are granted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Indian migration officer and will, as with work permits in general, take into account the availability of native Indian workers.
Spouse Immigration and Dependent Immigration
In India, work permits are commonly a long-term immigration solution, therefore immediate family members will be permitted to join the main applicant in India. Immigration law requires any such dependents who wish to engage in employment to secure their own permit for working in India.
Visit our online Indian visas assessment area today to assess your eligibility and to begin your application. A Global Visas migration consultant will respond to you shortly.
