Indians Abroad

Women below 30 years are not permitted to obtain emigration clearance

 Minimum Referral Wages

security of US $2500 to be deposited with Indian Mission

Compulsory attestation of employment documents by the concerned Indian Missions.

Shelter home for distressed emigrants by Indian Mission.

a.Boarding & lodging for distressed Overseas Indian workers in household /domestic sectors & unskilled laborers–for a maximum of 30 days

b.Emergency medical care and initial legal help in deserving cases

c.Air passage to stranded overseas Indians

d.Airlifting of mortal remains to India or local cremation/burial of deceased Overseas Indians.

e.Penalties for illegal stay of overseas Indians in host country where worker is not at fault.

f.Small fines/penalties for release of overseas Indians in jail/detention center.

        

 India signed Social Security Agreements (SSAs) with the following Countries:

a.Belgium

b.France

c.Germany (Social Insurance)

d.Switzerland

e.Luxembourg

f.The Netherlands

g.Hungary

h.Denmark

i.South Korea

j.Finland

k.Sweden

l.Czech Republic

m.Norway

n.German (Comprehensive SSA)

o.Canada

p.Japan

q.Austria

r.Portugal

s.Quebec (Province of Canada)

t.Australia