🇮🇳 India · Employer-sponsored work
Project Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,252 |
| Minimum annual salary | INR 1,625,000 |
| Proof of savings | €925 |
| Minimum investment | €231,195 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €284 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mha.gov.in/PDF_Other/AnnexIII_01022018.pdf.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,252.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“VII PROJECT VISA... Project visa is granted to foreign nationals coming to India for execution of projects in the power and steel sectors... The Project Visa would be issued only for skilled/highly skilled persons. The Project Visa section states no salary threshold (the Rs.16.25 lakhs/Rs.9.10 lakhs floors apply to the Employment visa, not the Project visa).”
“The period of visa would be initially for a period of one year or for the actual duration of the project/ contract, whichever is less... The visa can be extended for another one year. Temporary, project-specific; page silent on PR for Project Visa.”
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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.