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India: Employment and Business Visa Changes
The Indian government recently issued guidelines that introduce new criteria for employment visas and clarify the maximum validity and extension periods for business visas. The new guidelines also address in-country registration requirements for employment and business visa holders. »
India: Simplified Visa Renewal
Employment visa holders in India may now obtain a first-time visa renewal of up to one year directly from their local Foreigners Regional Registration Office, rather than the three-month preliminary extension that was previously granted. Applicants may be required to provide a police clearance proving that they have not been convicted of any crime... »
India: Foreign Nationals Face New Procedures and Increased Waiting Times
Foreign nationals residing within the jurisdiction of the Foreigners’ Registration Office (FRO) in Bangalore now must follow new registration procedures due to the elevation of the FRO to the status of Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on January 11. As an FRRO, the office will provide an increased immigration enforcement presence in the city.... »
India: New Limitations on Issuance and Use of Tourist Visas
Holders of Indian tourist visas are now required to wait at least two months from their last departure from India before re-entering the country for tourism. Exceptions may be available under certain circumstances. »
India: NASSCOM Obtains Additional Clarification on Foreign Worker Quota
The Indian government has issued further information and clarified its position on the foreign worker quota system that was imposed earlier this month. »
India Foreign National Worker Quota Introduced Foreign Hiring Limited to Less than 1% of an Employer’s Workforce
The Indian government has begun to enforce a new quota on employers sponsoring foreign workers for employment visas. With very limited exceptions, an employer must certify that the number of foreign national workers it employs in India does not exceed 1% of the total workforce or 20 foreign workers total, whichever is less. In... »
India: Travel Advisory for Indians Traveling to China
Indian nationals traveling to China must ensure that their Chinese visa is sealed to their passport in order to clear Indian immigration checks. They are required to present their visa to Indian immigration officials upon departure. Paper visas which are stapled to the individual’s passport are invalid for travel out of India to China. »
India: Authorities Issue New FAQs on Business and Work Visa Changes
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that clarify the appropriate usage of and eligibility for business visas and employment visas. The FAQs also address where foreign nationals may submit visa applications. »
India: Departure Date Postponed for Business Visa Holders Performing Contractual or Project-Based Work
Business visa holders currently present in India who are performing contractual or project-based work in contravention of new visa guidelines now have until October 31, 2009 to depart India. As reported last week, a business visa is no longer appropriate for contractual or project-based work, and any business visa holder who is presently in... »
India: New Guidelines for Stricter Enforcement of Business and Work Visa Requirements
Indian diplomatic posts worldwide are no longer accepting employment visa applications from individuals who are not nationals of the country where the post is located. Instead, these applicants are advised to file their applications at the post in their country of citizenship. This change does not affect business visa applications. The government has issued... »