🇮🇳 India · Employer-sponsored work
Employment Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,234 |
| Minimum annual salary | €15,020 (≈ INR 1,625,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
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.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,234.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“Applicant should draw a gross salary in excess of Rs. 16.25 lakhs per annum.”
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/employment-visa/ · verified 2026-06-24
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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.