India

India, with its fast-growing economy and massive consumer market, offers vast opportunities for high net worth immigrant investors. Cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru support active technology, real estate and entrepreneurial sectors, while India’s strategic position provides access to wider Asian markets.

India Golden Visa

India does not currently offer a Golden Visa, Residency by Investment Program or Citizenship by Investment Program. Purchasing property, investing in a fund or establishing a business does not provide an automatic route to Indian residency or citizenship.

Business Visas in India

India offers Business Visas to eligible foreign nationals undertaking approved commercial activities in the country. These are temporary visas and do not provide permanent residency or citizenship through investment.

B-1 Visa

A long-term visa for those who wish to establish an industrial/business venture in India, to purchase or sell industrial products, consumer products, or consumer durables.

B-2 Visa

A short-term visa for all business purposes except those mentioned above and for those in commercial sports.

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India Passport Strength and Ranking

Indian citizenship is generally obtained through birth, descent, registration or naturalisation, subject to the applicable legal requirements. An Indian passport provides access to 113 of the world’s 227 destinations, representing 14.7% of global GDP and 25.6% of the worldwide visitor market. Placing India 141st out of 199 in La Vida’s Global Passport Ranking.

Although the passport provides access to almost half of the world’s destinations by number, traditional visas are still required for several major business and travel markets, including the UK, the USA and the Schengen Area. Indian citizens seeking greater global mobility can explore the Portugal Golden Visa, which offers European residency and a pathway towards citizenship.

Compare an Indian passport with your preferred residency or citizenship program using La Vida’s free Passport Value Report.

Residency and Citizenship Programs for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens can consider several established investment migration routes. The Portugal Golden Visa offers Schengen travel, a low stay requirement and a pathway towards citizenship, while the Greece Golden Visa provides property-based European residency without a minimum stay requirement. The USA EB-5 Investor Visa offers a route to permanent residency through a qualifying investment, while Caribbean programs such as Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis provide a faster route to second citizenship without relocation.

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