✈️ Immigration & Visa Advisory

Expert Guidance for Visa, Work Permits & Cross-Border Mobility

Practice Overview

About Our Immigration & Visa Advisory Practice

Our Immigration & Visa Advisory practice provides comprehensive legal guidance to individuals, families and corporates navigating Indian and international immigration matters. We assist with visa applications, work permit processing, OCI/PIO status, business immigration and residency advisory — ensuring compliance with applicable immigration laws and minimising delays.

We work closely with multinational corporates relocating employees to or from India, entrepreneurs seeking business visas, NRIs returning to India, and individuals seeking long-term residency. Our team stays current with the latest regulatory changes from FRRO, Ministry of Home Affairs and consular requirements across jurisdictions.

What We Handle

Scope of Our Immigration & Visa Advisory Services

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Visa Applications & Extensions

Advisory and documentation support for Indian visa applications — tourist, business, employment and project visas — including visa extension and conversion applications filed with FRRO/FRO offices.

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Work Permits & Employment Visas

End-to-end assistance for foreign nationals seeking employment visas and work authorisations in India — including employer obligations, documentation requirements and FRRO registration formalities.

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OCI & PIO Status

Advisory and application support for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) status, including documentation, eligibility assessment, and assistance with OCI card related queries.

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Corporate Immigration

Immigration solutions for businesses relocating employees to India — policy drafting, compliance programmes, bulk visa applications, secondment agreements and liaison with government authorities for multinational teams.

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Long-Term Residency Advisory

Strategic guidance for individuals seeking long-term stay in India — including long-term visa (LTV), residential permits, FEMA compliance for NRIs and structuring for those transitioning between resident and non-resident status.

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FRRO Registration & Compliance

Assistance with FRRO/FRO registration for foreign nationals staying in India beyond the permitted period, change of visa status, exit permits and compliance with the Foreigners Act and Foreigners Order regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Immigration & Visa Advisory — Questions Answered

Common questions our clients ask about immigration and visa matters in India. If you have a different question, book a consultation with our team.

What is the difference between an Employment Visa and a Business Visa for India? +

An Employment Visa (E Visa) is granted to foreign nationals employed by an Indian company and requires a formal employment contract and salary above a minimum threshold. A Business Visa (B Visa) is for those attending meetings, conferences or exploring business opportunities but not taking up employment. The appropriate visa depends on the nature of your engagement in India.

Who is eligible for OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) status? +

OCI status is available to foreign nationals who were Indian citizens at any time after 26 January 1950, or who were eligible to become Indian citizens on that date, and their descendants. OCI holders enjoy multiple entry, multi-purpose lifelong visas and are exempt from registration with the FRRO/FRO. Pakistan and Bangladesh nationals are ineligible.

What is FRRO registration and who needs it? +

Foreign nationals holding long-term visas (Employment, Student, Research, Medical, Missionary, etc.) must register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. Tourists on short stays are generally exempt. Failure to register can result in penalties and complications during departure or future visa applications.

Can a foreign national purchase property in India? +

Foreign nationals (non-NRIs) generally cannot purchase immovable property in India. However, OCI cardholders and NRIs may purchase residential and commercial property subject to FEMA regulations. Agricultural land, plantation property and farmhouses are prohibited for non-residents. We advise on FEMA compliance for all property-related transactions involving foreign nationals.

What immigration support do you provide for companies expanding to India? +

We provide end-to-end immigration support for corporate expansions — drafting immigration policies, advising on visa categories for seconded/transferred employees, managing FRRO registrations, preparing secondment agreements with appropriate tax and immigration clauses, and liaising with government authorities for bulk applications and urgent matters.

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