Foreign nationals travelling to India for employment purpose are required to obtain an Employment Visa. The validity of visa will begin on the day of issue, not on the day of travel.
• General document requirements:
Printout of online filled Visa application form duly signed by the applicant. For filling the online Visa application form
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Passport with at least six months’ validity at the time of travel and at least two blank pages (please note that visa can only be issued till the date of expiry of passport)
One recent colour photo pasted on the application form (size 5 x 5 cm, white background, front view) More detailed photo requirements here.
Other than Finnish nationals: A copy of a valid residence permit or some other document confirming the period of stay of the applicant in Finland.
Employment contract in English.
Personal invitation from the Indian employer.
Certificate of Incorporation of Employing company.
Biometric enrolment is mandatory. The applicant has to visit the Embassy for biometric enrolment on the day given by the Embassy.
Do not pay the visa fee beforehand.
For Dependent minors:
Written permission from parents (in English) in own words.
Document confirming the relationship with the minor
Passport copies of parents
Note: In addition to documents mentioned above, the Embassy may request additional documents, if necessary. The applicants are required to provide the documents requested in the same form as determined by the Embassy.
• Instructions on filling Visa application - Click here
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