Intern Visa

Documents Required:

For Sri Lankan Nationals
  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 color 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. Letter from Indian Company or Institute or NGO
  5. Covering letter
  6. Education certificate copy (ex: copy of O/L, A/L certificate or copy of diploma certificate copy, copy of degree certificate).
For Non – Sri Lankan Nationals

Non – Sri Lanka Nationals who wish to apply Intern Visa in Sri Lanka must have work permit / 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:
  • The documents pertaining to the proposed intern will be thoroughly checked to decide the category of visa that may be issued to the foreigner.
  • The name of sponsoring employer/organization shall be clearly specified in visa sticker.
  • The Indian organization/entity that sponsors an Intern Visa does not necessarily have to be the legal employer of the person.
  • Intern must provide a letter from the company in India taking responsibility for activities and conduct of applicant during his/her stay in India and repatriation, if ever necessary.
  • In case of paid intern, MINIMUM REMUNERATION IS Rs. 3.6 LAKH per annum for interns wanting to pursue internship in companies. However, there is no minimum salary limit in case of internship in educational institute/NGO.
  • In case of paid intern, a remuneration documents have to be enclosed with the amount and confirming that the tax will be paid as per the guidelines implemented by Government of India.
  • 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.

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