Does India have a digital nomad visa?
No — India does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a work-, study- or family-based permit, and the route is a moderate lift for a typical non-citizen mover.
The detail that matters: No DNV/retirement visa; use e-Tourist/Business e-visa. RNOR shields foreign income ~2-3 yrs; ROR taxed worldwide.
Tax for foreign residents in India
For a foreign earner, India's income is treated moderately. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 39%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in India, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 12 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in India is easy to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $150 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.