The information and documents required for applying Employment Visa

Please make sure to read all the general information before applying for a Visa. All details and steps for submission of the visa application are available at CLICK HERE before applying for Visa.

APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE THEIR FLIGHT.

List of documents required:

(a) Original Passport with a minimum validity of one (1) year with at least three continuous blank pages.

(b) Filled Online application form with signatures and 2 photos (pasted and uploaded). 

(c) Original Employment Contract with signatures of the employer and employee. The contract must also carry the stipulation of a minimum annual salary of USD 25,000 or its monthly equivalent. The details of salary breakup, the responsibilities of the Employee and other benefits provided by the company, if any, should be clearly mentioned.

(d) Only original documents/contract in India will be accepted (Support Letter, Tax Liability Undertaking, Justification Letter, Visa Request Letter addressed to Embassy of India, etc.), along with:

• Company profile in brief.
• Details of the company.
• Break-up of foreign employees and Indian employees.
• Break-up of countries from which the company is hiring foreign employees.
• Details of previous employees hired from Colombia/Ecuador, if any. Copies of proof of salaries paid to foreign employees recently, with acknowledgement from the employee, should be provided.

(e) This information is mandatory for Models/Artists applying for Employment in India and optional for other applicants, but the same may be asked on a case-to-case basis.

(f) One of the following documents to be attached (fresh): Certificate of Incorporation / Registration under the Companies Act / Proof of registration under State Industrial Department / Export Promotion Council.

(g) Certificates for educational qualification and professional expertise in the area of the job being applied for.

(h) Personal bank statements (past 3 months) with a minimum balance of COP 6,000,000 / USD 2,000.

(i) Flight reservation or itinerary.

(j) Copy of International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. People traveling to India must present their International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate irrespective of age (only children below 6 months are exempted). This certificate can be current or expired. Not having this requirement exposes the Applicant to being returned or quarantined in a health center. The Embassy of India will not be responsible in case any person is detained by the Migratory Authorities due to lack of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. No letters from Doctors/organizations recommending such exemptions are entertained.

(k) Signed Consent Format (Download here).

(l) Original bank deposit slip/payment receipt, as applicable, for the prescribed Visa fee.

(m) Documents certifying that stay in Colombia/Ecuador is more than 2 years (for foreigners).

(n) Copy of the National Identity Certificate for each applicant (for foreigners).

(o) Copy of passport.

(p) Undertaking by the Employer: The document must be on the letterhead of the company with stamp and signature.

(q) Applicant with dual nationality must attach a copy of the non-applying passport. Please note that the applicant can choose the passport to apply with.

(r) To return Passport outside Bogotá, applicants have to provide the complete address, including ZIP code, to which applicants want their passport returned. Applicants opting for courier service have to pay the DHL charges separately.

Note:  If the family members of the Employee are also applying for the Visa, they should apply for Employment Visa under the subcategory: Dependent of Employment Visa Holder.

PAYMENT OF VISA FEES:

(a) Applicants are advised to refer to the latest Visa Fee Chart and payment procedure before making payment. For details of applicable Visa Fees and the payment procedure, please CLICK HERE.

(b) Applicants are requested to ensure that the prescribed Visa fee is paid as per the latest payment procedure specified on the above page.

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