I'm a 20-something South African with IT experience, I've heard there are lots of IT job in India - my question is, are they well paid??? Also, how easy is it to get a job there - are work permits easy to get? Do I get a work permit first or do I need to find a job first? I can't seem to find the info I need. Any advice would help!! Tnx!
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To answer your questions on work permits
Are work permits easy to get
Well a 'work permit" is equivalent to apply for an Indian Employment Visa in your home country. If all your documenation is in order, it is relatively easy to get an employment visa for India. This is also dependant on the job you are applying for but generally it is not very difficult to secure an employment visa.
Do I get a work permit first or do I need to find a job first?
You are quite right, information on work permits especially, is not easy to find, and even when you do find some information, it is usually not up-to-date.
For more information on this you can read the section on India - Visas. You can also email me on expatguidemumbai@gmail.com for more detailed information.