Purpose:
For all cases of employment, including:
- Intra company transferees
- Employment with NGOs
- Executing projects in Power & Steel sectors
Eligibility:
The applicant should be a highly skilled and/or qualified professional, engaged or appointed by a company/organization in India on contract or employment basis.
Requirements:
- Proof of employment or contract or engagement by the company/firm/organization in India
- Documentary proof of educational qualifications and professional expertise
- Gross salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum
Note:
- Employment Visa may be issued from the country of origin or domicile (except India) if the applicant has resided there for over 2 years.
- Family members/dependents of Employment Visa holders will be granted Employment Dependent Visa, co-terminous with the principal visa holder's validity.
Applicant has to appear for interview on a date to be conveyed by Embassy.
Required Documents for Employment Visa
In addition to the basic required documents for a tourist visa, the following documents are needed for an Employment visa:
- Annexure –I and II (Annexure I should be filled by the applicant and printed, while Annexure II should be filled by the Indian company with a stamp and signature, and can be a scanned copy)
- Educational qualification documents with English translation
- Letter from the Russian company (on proper letterheadNote: with full address, email ID, contact number, name of signing authority, and seal)
- Supporting letter addressed to the Embassy (in English) on proper letterhead
- Registration certificate of the company with English translation
Additional Documents if Russian Company Sends to India
- Original letter of the Russian company in English (on company letterhead with original stamp and signature)
- Copy of Certificate of registration with English translation (not notarized)
Additional Documents from India
- Appointment Letter addressed to the applicant
- Agreement/contract (with clear mention of salary, period of contract, method of income tax deduction, etc.)
- Letter regarding payment of Income Tax on behalf of the applicant (on proper letterhead)
- Visa request letter addressed to the Embassy (on proper letterhead of Employer)
- Certificate of incorporation or Registration of Indian company (with CIN number)
- Registration certificate from Central Excise department
- PAN card copy
- Income tax return statement of the Company (last one year)
Checklist for Employment Visa to Models
Apart from the basic documents for a visa, the following documents should be submitted:
- Annexure –I and II (Annexure I should be filled by the applicant and printed, while Annexure II should be filled by the Indian company with a stamp and signature, and can be a scanned copy)
- Educational qualification documents (notarized with English translation)
- Permanent residence proof for 2 years (if not Russian)
- Diploma in modeling/fashion
- Experience certificate in modeling/fashion profession
- If the applicant has worked before in India: Form 30B (No objection for a person not domiciled in India under SECTION 230 (1) of Income Tax Act, 1961)
Russian Side Company
- Original letter of petition from the Russian company in English (on company letterhead with original stamp and signature)
- Copy of Certificate of registration with English translation (not notarized)
Indian Side Company
- Appointment Letter addressed to the applicant
- Notarized Agreement/contract (with clear mention of salary, period of contract, method of income tax deduction, etc.)
- Notarized Letter regarding payment of Income Tax on behalf of the applicant (on proper letterhead)
- Visa request letter addressed to the Embassy (on proper letterhead of Employer)
- Certificate of incorporation or Registration of Indian Company (with CIN number)
- Registration certificate from Central Excise department
- PAN card copy
- Income tax return statement of the Company (last three years)
- Bank statement for last 6 months
- Copy of the first page of International Passport with Indian Visa and Form 30B (till five persons who have worked in India)
Note: The applicant has to appear for an interview on a date to be conveyed by the Embassy.
