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e-Business Visa (Remote Work Tolerance)

Active Standard

India · Tourist tolerance · apply online · processing 3–5 days

Minimum income Data unavailable
Stay 12 → 60 months, renewable
Application fee $80
Tax Standard Tax residency at 182 days

Path to staying

  1. Visa12 months
  2. Renewup to 60 months
  • Leads to residency
  • Leads to citizenship

Overview

Country
India
Visa name
e-Business Visa (Remote Work Tolerance)
Local name
—
Program type
Tourist tolerance
Status
Active
Initial duration
12 months
Max duration
60 months
Income requirement
Data unavailable
Application fee
$80
Tax status
Standard

Requirements

  • Health insurance not required
  • Criminal record check not required
  • Proof of accommodation not required
  • Proof of employment or clients not required
  • University degree not required

What you can do

  • Work for local companies
  • Freelancers eligible
  • Employees eligible
  • Work permit included no
  • Bring dependents
  • Multiple entry
  • Open a local bank account no

Family and dependents

Dependents allowed
No

Tax

Tax status
Standard
Tax regime
Tax residency at 182 days
Foreign income taxed
Yes
Tax residency trigger
182 days

How to apply

Application method
online
Processing time
3–5 days
Can apply in-country
No
Multiple entry
Yes
Can open bank account
No
Renewable
Yes

Notes

No dedicated digital nomad visa. Remote workers typically use e-Tourist or e-Business visa. 1-year or 5-year multi-entry available. Stay limit: 90 days per entry (180 for US/Japan nationals). No limit on re-entries. Goa has discussed a dedicated DN visa but hasn't implemented it. Fee varies by nationality: ~$80 for US/Russia, ~$50 for most others. If staying 182+ days, become tax resident with worldwide income taxed.

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