Can I work remotely for my employer abroad while visiting India?

The official source doesn't say. (e-Tourist Visa; source: indianvisaonline.gov.in)

Can I work in India as a visitor?

No. (e-Tourist Visa; source: indianvisaonline.gov.in)

Can I attend business meetings in India as a visitor?

No. Business trips use the separate e-Business Visa. (e-Tourist Visa; source: indianvisaonline.gov.in)

Can I study in India as a visitor?

Yes, within a limit. Informal courses only, without a qualifying certificate or diploma; also short yoga programmes. (e-Tourist Visa; source: indianvisaonline.gov.in)

Visafar / Can I do that on a visit? / India

What you can do on a visit to India

On an e-Tourist Visa (30 days on the one-month visa; up to 180 days a year on the 1- and 5-year visas), you can come for: holiday and visit family. Tap any line to see the official source.

Your passport

Pick it to see how you'd enter and which rules apply to you.

Who it's for: Eligible nationalities, applied for online
How long: 30 days on the one-month visa; up to 180 days a year on the 1- and 5-year visas

You can

Tourism and holidays
recreation, sight seeingindianvisaonline.gov.in ↗
Visiting family or friends
casual visit to meet friends and relativesindianvisaonline.gov.in ↗

You can't

Business meetings
Business trips use the separate e-Business Visa.
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Conferences and trade fairs
Conferences come under the e-Business Visa for some organisers.
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Paid work in the country
e-Visa is not allowed for employment.indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗
Medical treatment
Treatment uses the separate e-Medical Visa.
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Check first

Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesWithin a limit
Informal courses only, without a qualifying certificate or diploma; also short yoga programmes.
courses not exceeding 6 months durationindianvisaonline.gov.in ↗
VolunteeringWithin a limit
Short voluntary work with no payment of any kind.
for a maximum period of one monthindianvisaonline.gov.in ↗

Official sources (1)

e-Visa (Government of India, indianvisaonline.gov.in). Checked 17 October 2026.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.