Employment Visa

Documents Required:

  1. Duly filled Application form.
  2. Copy of the NIC card/ Copy of the Driving license.
    1. If you don’t have any of above document, can submit copy of the Birth Certificate
  3. Two recent (not more than 3 months old) 2×2-inch colour photograph (without spectacles) depicting full face with both ear visible in white background. Photo on Passport and VAF must match applicant’s present appearance.
  4. Photocopy of appointment/contract letter and extension of contract (if applicable)
  5. A Justification Letter for hiring the employee from the employer.
  6. Letter from Indian Employer stating Number of Indian and Foreigner employed by the employer.
  7. Photocopies of Educational certificates: –
    1. Educational Certificate refers to Masters/PG/Graduate/Diploma and Certificate Course of minimum Three-month duration only.
    2. Applicant should not attach any unnecessary documents not relevant to employment such as CV/ Bio-data/certificates viz. achievements in extracurricular activities/ sports.
  8. Previous Work Experience Certificate in the related field, if any.
  9. Photocopy of Certificate of Incorporation of employer and Certificate of Name Change (if applicable).
  10. Form 16 Part B or 26AS-TRACES of applicant, if previously worked in India.
  11. Fax reference form in case of foreign nationals and Sri Lankan nationals holding Work permit/ Resident visa in another country.
For Non – Sri Lankan Nationals

Non – Sri Lanka Nationals who wish to apply Employment Visa in Sri Lanka must have work residence permit and be a resident in Sri Lanka for 2 years or more

  1. A copy of SL Visa Page.
  2. A copy of Passport Bio Page
  3. Other documents as same mentioned as above
Please Note:
  • Financial documents or other additional documents should provide if Indian High Commission needed.
  • Visa application form should fill applicant’s name as per the passport
  • Applicants to book their travel ticket only after obtaining visa
  • Previous visit details at Serial Number F of sample Visa application Form:
    • Applicant to fill the correct visa details of last visit to India.
    • Applicant mention the last availed (actual Traveled) visa number starting with alphabet along with date of issue. (eg: VLI123456 dated 25 June 2017).
    • In case the last visa was an ETV (electronic Visa / e-visa). The visa number and date (date of first entry on e-visa) as stamped / registered on applicant’s passport by Bureau of Immigration, India at time entry into India.
  • The Passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months on the date of application with at least two blank pages. Tampered/ damaged passports are not accepted. All previous passports (If previous is passport is lost, please ensure endorsement to that effect in current passport or provide the police compliant report).
  • Applicant’s address (present / permanent) should provide correctly.
  • Applicants with dual nationality must produce both the passports (along with photocopies) at the time of application
  • Duration of visa will be decided on a case- to- case basis
  • Some individual cases may require more time for processing
  • Applicants may have to attend an Interview at “The High Commission of India” if required.
  • High Commission of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.

Types of Visas