India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Apply for an India Employment Visa Online?
The Employment visa is a sticker visa, not an e-Visa, so it cannot be fully applied for online. You apply through the Indian embassy or visa application centre, which involves an online form plus an in-person appointment to submit your passport. You need a job offer and documents from the Indian employer.
- Processing time
- Several weeks with verification
- Cost
- Bilateral employment visa fee
- Validity
- Per contract/visa grant
- Eligibility
- Salaried hires by an Indian employer
- How to apply
- Embassy or visa application centre (online form + in-person)
Start the online form on the Indian e-Visa/visa portal, but the Employment visa requires document verification and an in-person appointment at the visa application centre or the embassy. Plan 4+ weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an e-Employment visa?
No — Employment is a sticker visa with in-person submission.
What documents does the Employment visa need?
An employment contract, employer letter, educational/professional proof, and the employer's registration details.