India Employment Visa

Generally no. Change of employer is only permitted in limited group-company situations, at senior or skilled levels, and requires prior Ministry of Home Affairs permission.

Yes. Foreigners employed in most sectors must draw a gross salary above Rs. 16.25 lakh per annum, although certain sectors notified by the Government of India are exempt from this floor.

No. The Employment Visa is tied to a sponsoring employer, and the pathway begins with securing a qualifying job offer before you apply. You must hold a valid contract or appointment letter from the sponsoring entity, so you cannot move first and look for work afterwards.

No. The Employment Visa does not lead to settlement. It is generally issued for one to five years tied to your employment contract and is renewable, but it is not a route to permanent residence.

Yes, this can be a blocker. A typical criterion is that the role is not one for which large numbers of qualified Indians are available, so routine, clerical or unskilled work that does not meet the skilled-professional test is a common reason an application does not qualify. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.

Generally no. Change of employer is only permitted in limited group-company situations, at senior or skilled levels, and requires prior Ministry of Home Affairs permission.