India Further Clarifies Work-Related Visa Requirements

Flag of IndiaIndia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has released a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (pdf) concerning work-related visas. As previously discussed, the Ministry issued a separate FAQ on the same subject – business visas and employment visas – in October 2009. The most recent FAQ discusses 22 topics, including:

  • the differences between business visas and employment visas;
  • both visas’ eligibility criteria, duration, and required documentation;
  • whether a business visa can be converted to an employment visa, and vice versa;
  • which visas are required for Non-Governmental Organization workers; and
  • which visas can be issued to family members of visa holders.

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