VISA Norms

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What are the basic norms for VISA for expatriates?

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It has been assumed that the Expatriate visa norms in India and norms announced by the Government of India to give reply for this query.

India issues two types of work visas - Business or "B" Visa and Employment or "E" visa.

Business Visa or "B Visa

Indian high commissions or embassies can issue multiple entry 5 year Business Visa
In the case of US, the business visa can is issued for 10 years
Stay during one visit should not exceed 6 months
Money lending and petty trading not allowed under this Visa.

Employment visa or "E" Visa

These type of Visas shall be issued only to highly skilled and/or qualified professionals.
These type of Visas cannot be issued for jobs for which qualified Indians are available
The foreign worker should draw an annual salary of at least $250000 per annum
Five year multiple entry visa can be issued under this category

Finally, Government of India relaxed expatriate working at senior positions in India will not need to go back home and seek a fresh Indian employment visa when they take inter group transfers. This relaxation will only be limited to changing jobs between registered holding companies and its subsidiary and between subsidiaries.

Visa for tourists are not covered in this reply.

V.Senthilnathan