Work Visa from Nigeria to India

Work Visa from Nigeria to India Description

  • The Indian work visa is granted to Nigerians who are employees or paid interns of an Indian company or persons traveling to India for volunteer work with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).
  • Spouse and dependent family members accompanying the applicant must apply for an entry visa. Their visa duration will terminate according to the visa duration of the principal visa holder.
  • Before a work visa is issued, the applicant must be a highly skilled and/or qualified professional being engaged or appointed by a company or organization or industry or undertaking in India.
  • Foreign sportsmen who are given a contract for a specified period by the Indian clubs/organizations are also eligible for a work visa.
  • Applicants are required to provide a cover letter.
  • The name of the sponsoring employer/organization must be included in this letter.
  • A foreign company/organization that does not yet have any Project office/subsidiary/joint venture/branch office in India cannot sponsor a foreign national/employee of a foreign company for a work visa.
  • However, if the Indian company/organization has awarded a contract for execution of a project to a foreign company that does not have any base in India, such foreign company can sponsor the employee for work visa.
  • An Indian work visa is valid for a year, irrespective of the duration of the contract. Further extensions of up to 5 years may be obtained from MHA/FRRO in the concerned state in India.

Work Visa from Nigeria to India Requirements


  • A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in a light background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Validity: 5 years
Processing Time: more than 6 weeks
Cost: Not available
Address

Address: 364, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District (CBD), Off Constitution Avenue, FCT, Abuja

Phone

Tel: (+234)7080622800 / (+234)7080622801

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