Indian Visa- Business Visa & Employment Visa Law Firm

Indian Visa- Business Visa & Employment Visa Lawyers

Employment Visa

An Employment Visa to work in India is granted to highly skilled and qualified foreign nationals who are appointed by an undertaking in India on contract or employment basis. It is generally granted to foreigners desiring to come to India for the purpose of employment, subject to fulfilment of certain eligibility conditions. Generally, the  applicant  must be a  highly  skilled  and  qualified  professional,  who  is  being  engaged  or  appointed  by  an undertaking in India on contract or employment basis.

How We May Assist You

The Immigration team at India Law Offices assists with the  documents/  paperwork  pertaining  to  the  proposed  employment,  like  registration  of  the  company  under  the  Companies  Act,  proof  of  registration  of  the  firm  in  the  State  Industries  Department  or  the  Export  Promotion   Council   concerned,   or   any   recognized   promotional body in the field of industry and trade etc will  be  thoroughly  checked  to  decide  the  category  of  visa that may be issued to the foreigner. Our team also assists in-

1. Meeting the Registration requirements

If the Employment visa is valid for a period of more than 180 days, the foreign  national  concerned  should register  with  the  Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) concerned  within  14  days  of  arrival.  In the case of Employment Visa issued for a period of 180 days or less, registration is not required with FRRO/FRO.

2. Extension of Employment Visa:

The Employment visa may be extended by the concerned FRRO/FRO beyond the  initial  visa  validity  period,  up  to  a  total  period  of  5  years  from  the  date of issue of the initial Employment Visa, on an year to year basis.

Employment  Visa  is generally a non-convertible  to  any  other  type  of  visa  except  in  specific  cases.

5. Change of Employer

Business Visa

A Business Visa is provided to those foreign nationals who are doing business in India on behalf of a company outside of India. Business visas may be valid for three months to one year or more with single or multiple entries. The   grant   of   Business   Visa   is   subject   to   any   instructions issued by the Government  of  India  on  the  basis  of  reciprocity  with  other  foreign  countries  from time to time.

How We May Assist You

The immigration team at India Law Offices LLP assists in all the documentary/paperwork requirement for successfully applying for a Business Visa. The foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing. The foreigner must submit proof of their financial standing and documentation in support of intended business visit to India.  Proof of his financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will be checked thoroughly by the Indian Missions while granting the visa. Our team also assists in-

1. Assistance in grant of extension of stay to foreigners holding a Business visa:

In case Business visa is granted for a period less than five years by the Indian Missions, with the help of our Immigration experts, the same can be extended depending upon the turnover of the business,  and other underlying circumstances.

 2. Assistance in obtaining visa for family members of a foreigner granted Business visa:

The family members or dependents of the foreign national who has been granted a business visa can be granted dependent visa. The validity of such a visa is co-terminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder.

3. E-BusinessVisa:

E-Visa in India is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sight-seeing, casual visits, medical treatment and business purpose and for no other purpose or activity. 

Our lawyers meticulously examine the eligibility and assists in filling out an online application form and in fulfilling other underlying requirements.

Along with the Employment and Business Visas, our team of lawyers also assist in obtaining the other categories of visas, by meticulously examining the eligibility of the applicant.