Indian Project Visa Information

Project Visa (P)

This is a new visa that is a subset of the employment visa. It is given to skilled workers coming to execute projects in the power and steel industry.

 

Approximate processing time:

One to two months

Difficulty to get:

Moderate

Maximum validity:

Usually valid for one year, multiple entry, can be extended

Maximum continuous stay:

180 days, unless registered

What you can do:

• You can work on one specific project in a specific location in the steel and power industry

What you cannot do:

• Work on any other project

Rules:

• Extensions must be approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• It is only given to skilled workers (often from China).
• The Project Visa is not subject to the same salary requirements as the Employment visa.
• You may not take up employment in that Indian company for a period of two years from the date the project is commissioned.
• There are ceiling limits to the number of visas issued per project.
• You must register at the FRRO if your visa is valid for more than 180 days.

 

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