(a) whether the Indian firms are facing work visa problem abroad; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Indian firms are facing work visa problem abroad; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)
(a) & (b) Indian firms operating in Angola, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia,
France, Georgia, Germany, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Stockholm, Turkmenistan, Uganda, USA,
Venezuela and Zimbabwe have reported difficulties in obtaining work permits in the respective
countries. The problem is mainly of procedural delays and strictness in issuing work permits.
Our Missions in these countries have taken up the issue with the Governments of the respective
countries. Difficulties being faced by Indians in obtaining work visas and permits are also
taken up regularly during Joint Commission Meetings, Foreign Office Consultations and Visa/
Consular Consultations with various countries.