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assignment, whichever is less, with multiple entry
facility.
(iii) A foreigner coming to India for employment not
covered in (i) or (ii) above can be granted
Employment visa with a validity up to two years or
the term of assignment, whichever is less, with
multiple entry facility.
(iv) In the case of Employment Visa issued for a period
of 180 days or less, registration is not required with
FRRO/FRO. The Missions/Posts may issue
multiple entry Employment Visa for a period of
180 days or less.
(v) However, if the Employment visa is valid for a
period of more than 180 days, it should carry an
endorsement to the effect that the E-visa holder
must register with the FRRO/FRO concerned
within 14 days of arrival.
(vi) On registration, the FRRO/FRO concerned may
issue Residential Permit for the validity of the visa
period. However, if there is any change in the
residential address, the foreign national concerned
shall immediately report the change of address, in
writing, to the FRRO/FRO concerned.
(vii) The Employment visa may be extended by the
State Governments / UTs / FRROs / FROs beyond
the initial visa validity period, up to a total period
of 5 years from the date of issue of the initial
Employment Visa, on an year to year basis, subject
to good conduct, production of necessary
documents in support of continued employment,
filing of Income Tax returns and no adverse
security inputs about the foreigner. The period of
extension shall not exceed five years from the date
of issue of the initial Employment visa.
Q.8 What documents are required to be submitted
alongwith application for Employment Visa?