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India Visa & Immigration 2026

e-Visa online, OCI Card for diaspora, business visa, and India's growing appeal for foreign workers.

📋 Main Visa Types

🌐 e-Visa (Electronic)

Types: e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical
Apply: indianvisaonline.gov.in
Processing: 72 hours
Cost: $25-$80 (depends on country)
Stay: 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years
150+ countries eligible

🏷️ OCI Card

For: People of Indian origin (up to 4th generation)
Benefit: Lifelong multiple-entry visa
Work: Live & work indefinitely
NOT citizenship: Can't vote or hold office
Cost: $275
36M+ OCI holders worldwide

💼 Employment Visa

For: Skilled professionals
Salary: Min $25,000/year
Duration: Up to 5 years
FRRO registration: Required within 14 days
Sponsor: Indian company

🎓 Student Visa

For: University admission in India
Duration: Course duration + 1 year
Work: Not allowed on student visa
Documents: Admission letter + funds proof
Cost: Varies by country

🏥 Medical Visa

For: Medical treatment in India
India = medical tourism hub
60-80% cheaper than US/UK
Duration: Up to 1 year
Top hospitals: Apollo, Fortis, AIIMS

💰 Business Visa

For: Business meetings, trade fairs
Duration: 1-5 years (multiple entry)
Cannot work as employee
Apply: Embassy or e-Visa