Can a foreign employee's spouse and children accompany them to India on a dependent visa?

Dependent family members are typically issued a visa co-terminus with the primary Employment Visa holder's visa validity, and must also complete FRRO registration alongside the primary visa holder if the stay exceeds the applicable threshold. The dependent visa covers residence, but a spouse who wants to independently work or draw a salary in India generally needs their own appropriate work authorization, since the dependent visa category itself does not carry employment rights.

Practical planning points for companies relocating employees with families include confirming school enrollment requirements for dependent children (some international schools require visa documentation as part of admission), ensuring FRRO registration is completed for all family members within the applicable window, and being aware that if the primary employee's visa status changes (job change, termination, or early departure), dependent visas are directly affected and often need to be resolved in parallel rather than treated as an afterthought.