印度工作證申請 QA-印度政府知識碼

FAQs RELATING TO WORK RELATED VISAS ISSUED BY INDIA

關於印度向外國人發放與工作有關的簽證，引發了許多問題。
需要澄清的是，基本上有兩種與工作有關的簽證類型，分別是：
商務簽證，指定為“B”簽證
就業簽證，指定為“E”簽證
以下是關於上述問題的常見問題及其答案，供所有相關人士參考和遵守：

Introduction Several queries have been raised about the type of Visas issued by India to foreigners for work related visits.
It is clarified that basically there are two (2) types of work related Visas, namely:
1. Business Visa designated as ‘B’ Visa
2. Employment Visa designated as ‘E’ Visa
Frequently asked questions with regard to the above issues and replies thereto are outlined below for information, guidance and compliance of all concerned:

第一部分：商務簽證
Part A : Business Visa

問題1：
商務簽證授予的條件是什麼？

答案：
商務簽證授予的條件如下：
（i）外國人必須持有有效的旅行文件和回國證明，如果根據申請人國籍所在國的法律需要的話。
（ii）外國人應該是有保證金融地位的人。外國人必須提交他/她的財務地位證明以及支持其前往印度進行商務訪問的文件。印度使館在授予簽證時將仔細檢查其財務狀況和在擬議業務領域的專業知識。
（iii）外國人不應該前往印度進行放貸業務、小本經營或貿易或在印度全職就業等業務。
（iv）外國人應遵守所有其他要求，如繳納稅收責任等。
（v）
商務簽證必須從申請人的國籍或常住國家發出，前提是申請人在該特定國家的居住期限超過2年。
如果申請人在特定國家的永久居住期限少於兩年，有關使館/領事館將僅在個人面試、文件審查和來自申請人永久居住地的使館事先批准後才發放商務簽證。
此類情況將根據具體情況由有關使館/領事館進行審查，並在發放商務簽證後向申請人的國籍的印度使館/領事館發出通知。
（vi）有關擬議商務活動的文件/文件，如根據公司法註冊公司的證明，與所涉及行業或貿易領域有關的州工業部門或出口促進委員會或任何認可的促進機構註冊的公司的證明等將被仔細檢查，以確定適用於外國人的簽證類別。
（vii）商務簽證的授予受印度政府基於與其他外國國家的對等原則而不時發佈的任何指令的限制。

Q.1 :
What are the conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa?
Ans.:
The conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa are as follows:-
(i) The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant.
(ii) The foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing. The foreigner must submit proof of his/her financial standing and documentation in support of intended business visit to India. Proof of his financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will be checked thoroughly by the Indian Missions while granting the visa.
(iii) The foreign national should not be visiting India for the business of money lending or for running a petty business or petty trade or for full time employment in India, etc.
(iv) The foreign national shall comply with all other requirements like payment of tax liabilities etc.
(v)
The Business Visa must be issued from the country of origin or from the country of habitual domicile of the foreigner provided the period of residence of that foreigner in that particular country is more than 2 years.
If the period of permanent residence of the applicant in the particular country is less than two years, the Mission / Post concerned will issue Business visa only after personal interview, review of documentation and prior clearance from the Mission where the applicant has permanent residence.
Such cases will be examined by the Missions / Posts on merits on case-to-case basis and, after issue of Business visa, an intimation will be sent to the Indian Mission / Post in the applicant’s country of origin.
(vi) The documents/ papers pertaining to proposed business activity such as the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm with the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned or any recognised promotional body in the relevant field of industry or trade etc. will be thoroughly checked to decide the category of visa applicable to the foreigner
(vii) The grant of Business Visa is subject to any instructions issued by the Government of India on the basis of reciprocity with other foreign countries from time to time. in Chinese

問題2：哪些人有資格獲得商務簽證？

答案：
商務簽證可授予外國人用於以下目的：
（i）希望訪問印度以建立工業/商業企業或探索在印度建立工業/商業企業的可能性的外國人。
（ii）來印度購買/銷售工業產品、商業產品或消費耐用品的外國人。
（iii）來印度參加技術會議/討論、出席董事會會議或一般會議以提供商業服務支持的外國人。
（iv）來印度招募人力的外國人。
（v）作為公司合夥人和/或董事的外國人。
（vi）來印度諮詢展覽或參加展覽、貿易博覽會、商業博覽會等的外國人。
（vii）來印度與印度供應商/潛在供應商進行業務交易的外國買家，以評估或監控質量，給出規格，下訂單，談判進一步的供應等，涉及從印度採購的貨物或服務。
（viii）短期訪問印度的外國專家/專家，以監測工作進展、與印度客戶進行會議和/或提供技術指導。

（ix）來印度進行售前或售後活動，不涉及任何合同或項目的實際執行的外國人。

（x）來自跨國公司/企業的外國實習生，在有關公司在印度的區域中心進行內部培訓。

（xi）由AIESEC贊助在公司/工業項目中進行基於項目的實習的外國學生。

（xii）作為旅遊團隊領隊和旅行代理人來印度，或與之相關的商業旅遊等的外國人。

Q.2
Who are eligible for a Business Visa ?
Ans.:
A Business visa may be granted to a foreigner for the following purposes:-
(i) Foreign nationals who wish to visit India to establish industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial/business venture in India.
(ii) Foreign nationals coming to India to purchase/sell industrial products or commercial products or consumer durables.
(iii) Foreign nationals coming to India for technical meetings/discussions, attending Board meetings or general meetings for providing business services support.
(iv) Foreign nationals coming to India for recruitment of manpower.
(v) Foreign nationals who are partners in the business and/or functioning as Directors of the company.
(vi) Foreign nationals coming to India for consultations regarding exhibitions or for participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs etc.
(vii) Foreign buyers who come to transact business with suppliers/ potential suppliers at locations in India, to evaluate or monitor quality, give specifications, place orders, negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or services procured from India.
(viii) Foreign experts/specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing project with the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings with Indian customers and/or to provide technical guidance.
(ix) Foreign nationals coming to India for pre-sales or post-sales activity not amounting to actual execution of any contract or project. (x) Foreign trainees of multinational companies/corporate houses coming for in-house training in the regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.
(xi) Foreign students sponsored by AIESEC for internship on project based work in companies/industries.
(xii) Foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and / or conducting business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc. in Chinese

Q3 問：
商務簽證的有效期是多久？

答：
商務簽證可以獲得多次入境的許可，有效期最長為五年，或根據需要縮短。簽證官將針對所授予商務簽證的業務活動性質，規定每次停留時間最長為六個月。
如果海外使領館在簽發商務簽證時決定規定每次停留最多六個月，應明確注明“每次停留不得超過六個月（或停留時間規定）不需要註冊”。如果沒有規定此類停留期限，應注明“14天內註冊”。
印度使領館可以向美國公民頒發具有10年有效期和多次入境許可的商務簽證。該簽證應附帶的條件是每次訪問印度的停留時間不得超過六個月。
如果印度使領館授予的商務簽證期限少於五年，可以將其延長至最長五年，具體規定如下：
(a) 獲得簽證的外國人從事的業務活動的總銷售額/營業額不低於每年1000萬盧比（在設立企業後兩年內實現）。
(b) 商務簽證的首次延期由內政部門授權頒發。
(c) 如有需要，國家政府/ UT行政當局/ FRROs / FROs可以根據外國人的良好行為、為繼續業務活動提供的必要文件，以及關於外國人的安全等不利意見進行年度基礎上的進一步延期。
(d) 延期的期限不得超過商務簽證發放日起五年。
(e) 如果內政部門/ FRRO / FRO /國家政府/ UT行政當局拒絕延長簽證，外國人應在簽證有效期屆滿後立即離開印度。

Q.3
What is the duration of a Business Visa ?
Ans:
A Business Visa with multiple entry facility can be granted for a period up to five (5) years or for a shorter duration as per the requirement.
A stay stipulation of a maximum period of six (6) months will be prescribed for each visit by the concerned Indian Mission keeping in view the nature of the business activity for which such Business Visa is granted.
In case Missions/ Posts abroad, while issuing Business Visa, decide to prescribe a stay stipulation of maximum 6 months for each visit, a clear endorsement should be made stating “each stay not to exceed 6 months (or the duration of stay stipulation) and registration not required”.
In case no such stay stipulation is being prescribed, a simple endorsement stating “registration within 14 days” should be made. Indian Missions can grant Business Visa with 10 years validity and multiple entry facility to the nationals of the United States of America.
This visa should be issued with the stipulation that the stay in India during each visit shall not exceed six (6) months.
In case business visa is granted for a period less than five years by the Indian Missions, the same can be extended up to a maximum period of five years subject to following:
(a) The gross sales/turnover from the business activities, for which the foreigner has been granted visa, is not less than Rs.1 crore per annum (to be achieved within 2 years of setting up the business).
(b) First extension on business visa shall be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
(c) Further extensions, if required, may be granted by the State Governments/ UT administrations/ FRROs/ FROs on year-to-year basis subject to good conduct, production of necessary documents in support of continued business activity and no adverse inputs, security related or otherwise, about the foreigner.
(d) The period of extension shall not be beyond five years from the date of issue of the Business visa.
(e) If the extension of Visa is denied by MHA/FRRO/FRO/State Government/ UT Administration, the foreigner shall leave India forthwith on expiry of the period of validity of the visa. in Chinese

Ｑ４：
在申請商務簽證時，需要提交哪些文件？

回答：
（i）外國公民必須持有有效的旅行文件和如有必要的話，持有出境再入境許可。
（ii）證明財務狀況和所擬商業活動領域的專業知識的證明文件。
（iii）有關所擬商業活動的文件/文件，例如在《公司法》下的公司註冊，向國家工業部門或有關出口促進委員會或任何被認可的相關行業或貿易領域的推廣機構註冊的證明等。

Ｑ４：
What are the documents to be submitted alongwith application for a Business Visa?
Ans.
(i) The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country concerned.
(ii) Proof of financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business.
(iii) Documents/ papers pertaining to proposed business activity such as the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm with the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned or any recognised promotional body in the relevant field of industry or trade etc. In chinese

Part B : Employment Visa
Q.5:
什麼是就業簽證？

答：
就業簽證是授予外國人來印度工作的簽證，但需滿足以下條件：
（i）申請人是一名高技能和/或合格的專業人員，由一家在印度註冊的公司/組織/工業/企業按合同或雇傭方式聘用或任命。
（ii）就業簽證不得授予對於有資格的印度人已經可以勝任的工作。就業簽證也不得授予日常、普通或秘書/文員工作。
（iii）外國人尋求在印度註冊的公司/企業/組織或在外國公司/企業/組織為在印度執行某些項目的工作而來訪印度。
（iv）
外國人被贊助人員的年薪應超過每年2.5萬美元。
但是，此年度下限收入的條件不適用於：
（a）特定的烹飪人員，（b）語言教師（除英語語言教師/翻譯之外），（c）在印度工作的有關大使館/高級委員會的工作人員。
如外國人無法達到每年2.5萬美元的最低年收入標準，就業簽證申請可能被印度使命機構拒絕，但在上述三類情況下不適用此條件。
這些情況無需提交給勞動和就業部進行審核。
勞動和就業部於2009年9月8日發佈的DGET-M-26025/4/2009-MP(G)備忘錄和2009年12月22日的修訂版不再適用於這些規定。
（v）外國人必須遵守所有法律要求，如繳納稅款等。
（vi）就業簽證必須從申請人的原籍國或居住國頒發，前提是申請人在該特定國家的常駐期限超過2年。
（vii）有關擬定用於就業的文件/文件，如根據公司法註冊公司的註冊、在國家工業部門或有關的出口促進委員會或任何已認可的行業和貿易促進組織的註冊證明等，將被徹底審核，以決定可向外國人頒發的簽證類別。
簽證貼紙上必須清楚地注明贊助雇主/組織的名稱。

Q.5
What is an Employment Visa?
Ans.:
An Employment Visa is granted to foreigners desiring to come to India for the purpose of employment, subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:
(i) The applicant is a highly skilled and/or qualified professional, who is being engaged or appointed by a company/ organization/ industry/ undertaking in India on contract or employment basis.
(ii) Employment Visa shall not be granted for jobs for which qualified Indians are available. Employment Visa shall also not be granted for routine, ordinary or secretarial/clerical jobs.
(iii) The foreign national seeks to visit India for employment in a company/ firm/organization registered in India or for employment in a foreign company/ firm/organization engaged for execution of some project in India.
(iv) The foreign national being sponsored for an Employment Visa in any sector should draw a salary in excess of US$ 25,000 per annum. However, this condition of annual floor limit on income will not apply to:
(a) Ethnic cooks,
(b) Language teachers (other than English language teachers) / translators and
(c) Staff working for the concerned Embassy/High Commission in India. The application for Employment Visa may be rejected by the Indian Mission/Post concerned in case the minimum annual income benchmark of US$ 25,000 is not met, except in the case of the three categories mentioned above.
There will be no need to refer such cases for consideration of the Ministry of Labour & Employment for clearance.
The guidelines issued by the Ministry of Labour & Employment vide their OM no.DGET-M-26025/4/2009-MP(G) dated 8th September 2009 and the amendment dated 22nd December, 2009 will no longer be applicable in view of these stipulations.
(v) The foreign national must comply with all legal requirements like payment of tax liabilities etc.
(vi) The Employment Visa must be issued from the country of origin or from the country of domicile of the foreigner provided the period of permanent residence of the applicant in that particular country is more than 2 years.
(vii)
The documents/ papers pertaining to the proposed employment, like the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm in the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned, or any recognised promotional body in the field of industry and trade etc will be thoroughly checked to decide the category of visa that may be issued to the foreigner. The name of the sponsoring employer / organization shall be clearly stipulated in the visa sticker. In Chinese

Q.6：
還有哪些外國人可以申請就業簽證？

答：符合問題B5中列出的條件，以下外國人也可以申請就業簽證：
(i) 作為諮詢顧問來印度，由印度公司支付固定報酬（不一定是月薪）的外國人。
(ii) 被旅館、俱樂部或其他組織聘用，擔任常規表演的外國藝術家。
(iii) 作為國家/地方級別團隊或知名運動俱樂部的教練來印度工作的外國人。
(iv) 由印度俱樂部/組織按合同規定的期限聘用的外國運動員。
(v) 以獨立顧問的身份來印度提供工程、醫療、會計、法律或其他高技能服務的自雇外國人，前提是外國人提供此類服務是符合法律規定的。
(vi) 外國語言教師/口譯員。
(vii) 外國專業廚師。
(viii) 按照供應合同來印度安裝和調試設備/機器/工具的外國工程師/技術人員。
(ix) 被派遣提供技術支持/服務、轉移專業技術/服務，印度公司向外國公司支付費用/版稅的外國人。

Q.6
What are the other categories of foreign nationals who are eligible for Employment visa?

Ans.:
Subject to the fulfillment of the conditions enumerated in Question B5 above, the following categories of foreign nationals will also be eligible for Employment visa:-
(i) Foreign nationals coming to India as consultant on contract for whom the Indian company pays a fixed remuneration (this may not be in the form of a monthly salary).
(ii) Foreign artists engaged to conduct regular performances for the duration of the employment contract given by Hotels, Clubs, other organizations.
(iii) Foreign nationals who are coming to India to take up employment as coaches of national /state level teams or reputed sports clubs. (iv) Foreign sportsmen who are given contract for a specified period by the Indian Clubs/organizations.
(v) Self-employed foreign nationals coming to India for providing engineering, medical, accounting, legal or such other highly skilled services in their capacity as independent consultants provided the provision of such services by foreign nationals is permitted under law.
(vi) Foreign language teachers/interpreters.
(vii) Foreign specialist Chefs.
(viii) Foreign engineers/technicians coming to India for installation and commissioning of equipment/machines/tools in terms of the contract for supply of such equipment/machines/tools.
(ix) Foreign nationals deputed for providing technical support/services, transfer of know-how/services for which the Indian company pays fees/royalty to the foreign company.
(x) Foreign nationals coming to India for internship/apprenticeship provided the applicant is either: (a) currently enrolled in a graduate/post-graduate level degree course at a University or Institution in their home country or (b) graduated from such an institution within the past year. In case the applicant is seeking internship/ apprenticeship with NGOs/ reputed Think Tank/ reputed University or higher education institution, on non-remunerative basis, Employment visa may be considered.
(xi) Foreign film actors, directors, producers, journalists employed by foreign production/ news media companies coming to India for film shoots, making documentaries, commercial, travelogues etc. and also for conducting interviews and other related activities.
(xii) Foreign nationals who are coming to India to volunteer with a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in India provided the NGO is registered under FCRA and has an established track record of functioning in the sector for which it is registered.
(xiii) Spouses and dependent family members of a foreign national coming to India on an Employment visa may be granted Employment visa or an appropriate visa, provided they are otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa.

Q.7：
就業簽證的有效期是多久？

答：
就業簽證的有效期如下：
（i）根據印度政府與外國政府之間的雙邊協議或已獲印度政府批准的合作協議，派遣到印度的外國技術員/專家可獲得多次入境、有效期不超過協議期限或5年的就業簽證。
（ii）在IT軟件和IT enabled行業雇傭高技能外籍人員的情況下，使領館/崗位可頒發有效期為3年或任務期限（以較短者為准）、多次入境的就業簽證。
（iii）來印度從事不屬￿（i）或（ii）的工作的外國人可獲得有效期不超過兩年或任務期限（以較短者為准）的多次入境就業簽證。
（iv）如果就業簽證有效期為180天或以下，則不需要在FRRO/FRO進行註冊。使領館/崗位可以頒發有效期為180天或以下的多次入境就業簽證。
（v）但是，如果就業簽證的有效期超過180天，則應在簽發時注明，即持E簽證的人必須在抵達後14天內向有關FRRO/FRO進行註冊。
（vi）註冊後，有關FRRO/FRO可以發放居留許可證，其有效期與簽證期限相同。但是，如果居住地址發生任何變化，則外國人必須立即書面向有關FRRO/FRO報告地址變更。
（vii）州政府/聯邦直轄區/FRROs/FROs可以在初始簽證有效期之後，根據需要每年延長就業簽證，總延長期限不超過自初始就業簽證發放之日起的5年，前提是外國人表現良好、提供繼續就業所需的必要文件、申報所得稅並沒有關於其不利的安全情報。延期期限不得超過初始就業簽證發放之日起5年。

Q.7
What is the duration of an Employment Visa?
Ans.:
Validity of an Employment visa will be as follows:-
(i) A foreign technician/expert coming to India in pursuance of a bilateral agreement between the Government of India and the foreign government, or in pursuance of a collaboration agreement that has been approved by the Government of India, can be granted an Employment visa for the duration of the agreement, or for a period of five years, whichever is less, with multiple entry facilities.
(ii) In the case of highly skilled foreign personnel being employed in the IT software and IT enabled sectors, the Missions/Posts can grant Employment visa with validity up to 3 years or the term of 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. In Chinese

Q.8
在申請雇傭簽證時，需要提交哪些文件？

答:
(i) 外國公民必須具備有效的旅行文件和重新入境許可，如果根據有關國家的法律需要的話。
(ii) 外國公民必須提交證明其被印度公司/組織等聘用或雇傭的證明文件。
(iii) 外國公民必須提交其教育資格和專業能力的文件證明。
(iv) 外國公民必須提交與擬雇用有關的文件和證件，例如根據《公司法》註冊的公司證明文件、在州工業部門或相關出口促進委員會或任何認可的行業和貿易促進機構中註冊的公司的證明文件等。

Q.8
What documents are required to be submitted alongwith application for Employment Visa?
Ans.
(i) The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country concerned.
(ii) The foreign national must submit proof of his/her employment of contract or engagement by the company / organization, etc. in India.
(iii) The foreign national must submit documentary proof of his educational qualifications and professional expertise.
(iv) The foreign national must submit documents/ papers pertaining to the proposed employment, like the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm in the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned, or any recognised promotional body in the field of industry and trade etc. In Chinese

Part C: Other queries relating to Business and Employment Visa

Q.9:
希望與在印度註冊的非政府組織（NGO）一起工作的外國人可以獲得哪種簽證？

答：希望與在印度註冊的NGO一起擔任名譽工作（不帶薪）的外國人可能會被授予“TO WORK WITH NGO -（NGO的名稱和工作地點）”特殊背書的就業簽證，前提是按照以下條件進行常規檢查和手續：
（i）外國人必須提交與在印度註冊的NGO的雇用證明。
（ii）外國人最初可以獲得一年的多次入境就業簽證。根據需要，由邦政府/聯邦直轄區（UT）/外國人註冊辦事處（FRRO）/外國人辦事處（FRO）在初始簽證有效期之後，每年將簽證延長一年，須持續保持良好行為，提供支持持續就業的必要文件，並且沒有關於外國人的不利安全信息。延長期限不得超過最初發放就業簽證的五年。
（iii）在他/她到達印度後，必須嚴格遵守所有規定的註冊程序，必須在其到達日期起的14天內向FRRO/FRO註冊。

Q.9 :
What is the type of visa granted to foreigners wishing to work with NGOs registered in India?
Ans.:
A foreigner who wishes to come to India for honorary work (without salary) with NGOs registered in India may be granted Employment Visa with special endorsement on his/ her E Visa “TO WORK WITH NGO— (Name of the NGO and place of work) subject to usual checks and formalities on the following conditions:
(i) The foreigner must submit proof of his/her employment with the NGO registered in India.
(ii) The foreigner may be granted a multi- entry employment visa for one year initially. The 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 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.
(iii) All registration formalities as per rules, after his/her arrival in India, shall be strictly complied with and the registration must be done with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days from the date of his/ her arrival.

Q.10:
Can a foreigner holding an Employment Visa work for more than one employer in India?

Ans.:
No, a foreigner holding an Employment Visa cannot work for more than one employer in India. The Employment Visa is granted for a specific job with a specific employer, and the foreigner is not allowed to take up any other employment during the validity period of the visa. If the foreigner wishes to take up employment with another employer, he/she will need to obtain a new Employment Visa for that specific job and employer.

Q.10
外國人的家屬如果隨同其在商務簽證下來印度，將會被授予哪種簽證類型？

答：
商務簽證下來印度的外國人的家屬/隨行人員，可以被授予“X”簽證，前提是家屬/隨行人員本身符合獲得該簽證的條件，需要經過通常的安全檢查。該簽證的有效期應與主要簽證持有人的簽證有效期相同，或者根據印度使命機構的考慮確定一個較短的期限。

Q.10
Which category of Visa will be granted to family members of foreign nationals coming to India on Business Visa?
Ans. : Family members/dependants of a foreigner who is granted ‘Business visa’ visa may be granted `X’ visa subject to usual security checks provided the family members are otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa . Its validity should be co-terminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission.”

Q11:
哪一類簽證將被授予外國人在獲得就業簽證的情況下來到印度的家屬？

答：外國人獲得“E”簽證的家屬/依賴人將被授予“X”簽證，前提是家屬符合授予此類簽證的其他條件，並經常規安全檢查。其有效期應與主要簽證持有人的簽證有效期相同[或由印度使命機構考慮必要的較短期限]。

Q.11
Which category of Visa will be granted to family members of foreign nationals coming to India on Employment?

Ans.:
Family members/ dependents of a foreigner who is
granted E’ visa shall be grantedX’ visa subject to usual
security checks provided the family members are otherwise
eligible for grant of such a Visa. Its validity shall be co terminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder
[or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by
the Indian Mission

Q12:
是否可以將商務簽證在印度境內轉換為其他類型的簽證？

答：
商務簽證應為不可轉換的，自發放之日起不得超過5年。在商務簽證發放時，印度使領館/崗位必須向外國人明確說明，在他/她在印度逗留期間，商務簽證不能轉換為任何其他類型的簽證，除非符合以下情況並獲得內政部的事先批准：
a）商務簽證可以轉換為“X”（入境）簽證，如果持商務簽證來到印度的外國人在簽證有效期內與印度公民結婚並且不打算繼續持商務簽證。這種轉換將根據以下條件進行考慮：
（i）提交已註冊的結婚證書副本；
（ii）來自FRRO / FRO的關於他們婚姻狀況的報告，其中將包括他們的個人背景、確認他們的共同生活以及安全審查。
b）PIO（印度裔外國人）在符合“X”（入境）簽證資格但持有商務簽證進入印度的情況下，商務簽證也可以轉換為“X”簽證。
c）在外國人進入印度後生病，不能旅行並需要專業醫療治療的情況下，商務簽證可以轉換為醫療簽證，如果他們有資格獲得醫療簽證並從政府/政府認可的醫院獲得醫療證明。在這種情況下，外國人（其商務簽證轉換為醫療簽證）的家庭成員/隨從的“X”簽證也可以轉換為醫療隨從[Med X]簽證，與外國人的醫療簽證同時到期。
注意：將商務簽證轉換為“X”簽證/醫療簽證/“Med X”簽證後，在護照/居留許可上應做出以下背書：“不允許就業/商務活動”。

Q12:
Whether the Business visa can be converted to any other type of visa within the country?
Ans.:
Business visa shall be non-convertible and non- extendable beyond 5 years from the date of issue.
At time of issue of Business visa, India Missions/Posts must make it clear to the foreigner that a Business visa cannot be converted to any other kind of visa during his/her stay in India except in the following circumstances and with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs:
a) Business visa can be converted to ‘X’(Entry) Visa if a foreigner who has come to India on Business visa marries an Indian national during the validity of his/her visa and does not intend to continue on Business Visa.
Such conversion would be considered subject to fulfillment of following conditions:
(i) submission of a copy of registered Marriage Certificate , and
(ii) report from the FRRO/FRO concerned about their marital status which will inter-alia include his/her antecedents, confirmation about their living together and security clearance.
b) Business visa in case of Persons of Indian Origin, who were otherwise entitled for ‘X’ (Entry) Visa but have entered into India on Business visa, can also be converted to ‘X’ Visa.
c) Business visa of the foreigners who fall ill after their entry into India rendering them unfit to travel and require specialized medical treatment may be converted to Medical visa if they are eligible for grant of Medical Visa and medical certificate is obtained from government / government- recognized hospitals.
In such a case, ‘X’ visa of family members/ attendant accompanying the foreigner (whose ‘Business’ visa is converted into Medical Visa) may also be converted into Medical Attendant [Med X] visa co-terminus with the Medical visa of the foreigner.
Note:
On conversion of Business visa into ‘X’ visa / Medical visa/ ‘Med X’ visa, the following endorsement shall be made on the Passport / Residential Permit – “Employment/Business not permitted”.

Q13：
在印度，是否可以將就業簽證轉換為其他類型的簽證？
答：
在外國人在印度期間，就業簽證不能轉換為任何其他類型的簽證，除非在以下情況下並經國內事務部事先批准：
a）如果在其簽證有效期內，持有就業簽證來到印度的外國人與印度公民結婚並不打算繼續使用就業簽證，則可以將就業簽證轉換為“X”（入境）簽證。這種轉換將視情況而定，取決於是否滿足以下條件：
　（i）提交註冊的結婚證書副本；和
　　ii）有關FRRO/FRO的報告，涉及他/她的前科、居住地的確認和安全審查，以及他/她們一起居住的確認。
b）在印度就業簽證的情況下，具有印度原籍但已持就業簽證進入印度的人士也可以將其轉換為“X”簽證。
c）在外國人入境印度後，由於疾病而不能旅行並需要接受專業醫療治療的外國人的就業簽證可以轉換為醫學簽證，如果他們有資格獲得醫學簽證並且從政府/政府認可的醫院獲得醫療證明。在這種情況下，陪伴外國人（其“就業”簽證已轉換為醫學簽證）的家庭成員/隨從的“X”簽證也可以轉換為與外國人醫學簽證相配的醫療隨從[Med X]簽證。
注意：將就業簽證轉換為“X”簽證/醫學簽證/“Med X”簽證後，護照/居留許可上將做出以下批註：“不允許從事就業/商業活動”。

Q.13
Whether Employment visa can be converted to any other type of visa within the country?
Ans.:
Employment Visa cannot be converted to any other kind of visa during the stay of the foreigner in India except in the following circumstances and with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs:
a) Employment visa can be converted to ‘X’ (Entry) Visa if a foreigner who has come to India on Employment visa marries an Indian national during the validity of his/her visa and does not intend to continue on Employment Visa.
Such conversion would be considered subject to fulfillment of following conditions:
(i) submission of a copy of registered Marriage Certificate , and

(ii) report from the FRRO/FRO concerned about their marital status which will inter-alia include his/her antecedents,confirmation about their living together and security clearance.
b) Employment visa in case of Persons of Indian Origin, who were otherwise entitled for ‘X’ (Entry) Visa but have entered into India on Employment visa, can also be converted to ‘X’ Visa.
c) Employment visa of the foreigners who fall ill after their entry into India rendering them unfit to travel and require specialized medical treatment can be converted to Medical visa if they are eligible for grant of Medical Visa and medical certificate is obtained from Government/government-recognized hospitals. In such a case, ‘X’ visa of family members/ attendant accompanying the foreigner
(whose ‘Employment’ visa is converted into 14 Medical Visa) can also be converted into Medical Attendant [Med X] visa co-terminus with the Medical visa of the foreigner.
Note: On conversion of Employment visa into ‘X’ visa / Medical visa/ ‘Med X’ visa, the following endorsement shall be made on the Passport /Residential Permit – “Employment/Business not permitted”.

Q.14
Can foreign nationals coming to execute projects in India be granted Business Visas?
Ans.:
No. A foreign national coming for executing projects / contracts will have to come only on an Employment Visa.

Q.14:
外國人來印度執行項目能被授予商務簽證嗎？
答：
不行。外國人來印度執行項目/合同只能持有就業簽證。
Q.15
Can foreign nationals already in India for executing projects on Business Visas be allowed to extend their Business Visas?
Ans.: No.

Q.15：
持商務簽證來印度執行項目的外國人能否延長其商務簽證？
答：不行。
Q.16
Can foreign nationals already in India for executing projects on Business Visas be allowed to convert their Business Visas to Employment Visas without leaving the country?
Ans.: No.

Q.16：
持商務簽證來印度執行項目的外國人能否在不離開印度的情況下將其商務簽證轉換為就業簽證？
答：不行。
Q.17
Whether a foreign company/organization that does not have any Project office/subsidiary/joint venture/branch office in India can sponsor a foreign national/employee of a foreign company for Employment visa ?
Ans.: No.

Q.17：
沒有在印度設立任何項目辦事處/子公司/合資企業/分公司的外國公司/組織能否為外國國籍人員/外國公司員工提供就業簽證贊助？
答：不行。
Q.18
Whether an Indian company/organization which has awarded a contract for execution of a project to a foreign company that does not have any base in India, can sponsor employee of foreign company for Employment visa?
Ans. : Yes

Q.18：
將一個項目的執行合同授予沒有在印度設立基地的外國公司的印度公司/組織是否可以為外國公司的員工提供就業簽證贊助？
答：是。
Q.19

Ans.: No.

Q.19：
如果印度組織/實體贊助就業簽證，這是否意味著印度組織/實體必須是該人員的法定雇主？
答：不是。
Q.20
Which category of Visa will be granted to the foreign language teachers/interpreters?
Ans.: Employment Visa

Q.20：
外語教師/口譯員將被授予哪種簽證類別？
答：就業簽證。
Q.21
Which category of Visa will be granted to the foreign specialist Chefs?
Ans.: Employment Visa.

Q.21：
外國專業廚師將被授予哪種簽證類別？
答：
就業簽證。
Q.22
Which type of Visa would be granted to senior management personnel and/or specialists employed by foreign firms who are relocated to India to work on specific project/management assignment?
Ans.: Employment Visa.

Q.22：
被派駐到印度從事特定項目/管理任務的外國公司雇用的高級管理人員和/或專家將獲得哪種類型的簽證？
答：
就業簽證。

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (boi.gov.in)

Microsoft Word – FAQ on Employment visa.doc (mha.gov.in)

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