🇮🇳 India · Employer-sponsored work

Intern Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€592
Minimum annual salary€7,210 (≈ INR 1,625,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€18

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mha.gov.in/PDF_Other/AnnexIII_01022018.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €592.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“In case the internship is in a Company, the foreign national being sponsored for internship should draw a minimum remuneration of Rs. 7.80 lakhs per annum. There will be no minimum salary limit in the case of internship in Educational institutions and NGOs.”

Employer sponsor
Application fee

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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