Business Visa India

About

The person having an India business visa is permitted to conduct business while they are there. The multiple-entry India e-Business visa allows for an overall stay of 180 days beginning with the date of initial admission into the nation.

If you intend to travel to India primarily for business or commercial purposes, you must apply for an India e-Business Visa. A legal document that allows admission into and travel within India for business objectives, such as attending technical or business meetings, taking part in exhibitions, business or trade fairs, etc., is the Business e-Visa for India.

Eligibility

You are eligible for this visa if,

  • You have a business activity to conduct in India.
  • You comply with all the requirements posed by the embassy.

Documents

While applying for this visa, you must provide,

  • An online visa application form that has been properly filled out, printed and signed.
  • Currently valid passport with at least 190 days of remaining validity
  • Letter of invitation from an Indian company outlining the applicant's business's nature, etc.
  • A commitment from the business regarding the applicant's travel expenses
  • You should have information about Indian businesses such company name, company address, and company website available as you are visiting your business counterparts in India.

Process

A business visa for India can be applied for online by passport holders from more than 160 nations. There is no requirement for tourists to physically visit an embassy or consulate because the application procedure is purely electronic.

Visa Processing Time
The e-business visa for India can be applied for quickly. Visitors can request an e-Business visa up to 4 months before their intended arrival. The application should be filed no later than four business days in advance. Even though it sometimes takes up to four working days, the majority of applicants get their visas within 24 hours.

How to Apply
Business travellers should complete the request at least 4 business days before departure, but they can submit it as early as 120 days before departure.

Business travellers must also submit a business proposal or business card and respond to some questions regarding the sender and receiving organisations in addition to fulfilling the regular Indian e-Visa requirements.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The duration of the Indian Business Visa is 365 days starting from the date of issuance. A Business e-Visa (also known as a Business Online Visa) allows for multiple entries and a maximum stay of 180 days in India.

Fees
The visa fee for an Indian business visa differs depending on the nationality of the applicant. For citizens of the US, the visa can cost 128 USD. This fee is lower for most of the other countries.

Extension

If you have a business visa and want to extend it in India, you can do so for a maximum of five years. The FRRO or the Superintendent of Police can grant the extension. However, you must apply each year and cannot immediately extend for five years.

Highlights

Study
A student visa is needed to study in India.

Extension
The visa can be extended for five consecutive years.

Travel
You may travel through the country on this visa.

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