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India business visa processing time and duration
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Updated on Feb 15, 2024

Do you want to make a business trip to India but do not have all the necessary information? Then don't worry! This article will tell you everything you need to know about the Indian Business visa and how to obtain it.

Usually, processing travel documents, especially for reasons other than tourism, can be quite tedious. But with iVisa, it is quite the opposite. We have a user-friendly process that will allow you to process the India e Business visa in minutes.

If you have any doubts along the way, we have experts in the field who can advise you on everything you need to know.

Start this process with iVisa! Continue below for all you need to know about the visa application and how to apply.

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Everything you need to know about the India Business eVisa and more.

What is the India Business eVisa, and how to obtain one?

The Indian business e visa is an official document that allows you to enter the country for business purposes. When you receive the document, it is crucial that you print it out and present it to the local authorities upon arrival in India.

Please note that the Indian business visa is not an employment visa but is for conducting business activities during your stay in India. This is also not a tourist visa.

This type of document is for multiple entries and is valid for one year after issuance. Therefore, you can use it to stay in India for up to 180 days in Total.

This visa is not extendable. If you wish to extend your stay in the country, you will have to contact the authorized immigration authorities to process the documents.

To apply for this document, you only need to follow the simple steps that iVisa provides on the simple application form. To begin the India e Business visa application process, you need to fill in an application form on our website with your personal information, choose the processing time that works best for you and make sure that all of the details are correct before submitting your payment. It's essential that you complete this step correctly so that we can represent you properly.

To finish, you'll also need to attach the documents listed in the requirements section. Then you only have to wait for us to validate everything and send you your India e Visa via email.

Does everyone have to apply for this type of document?

Foreign visitors from over 160 countries worldwide can apply for a business visa for India. But remember that only business activities are considered, not for seeking employment or hiring. This is not an employment visa.

The activities you can perform are:

  • Attending business meetings and events.
  • Meetings with suppliers, customers, and other business partners.
  • Deliver, install or maintain products.
  • Advising, implementing, or providing other business services.
  • Hiring of personnel.

Similarly, not all airports or seaports recognize this type of document for entry.

To enter through 29 designated airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy, Varanasi, Calicut, Mangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, Bhubaneswar, Port Blair, and Kannur.

On the other hand, five seaports admit this type of document: Mumbai, Cochin, Mormugao, Chennai, and New Mangalore.

However, travelers can exit through any immigration checkpoint.

What information do I need to apply for this travel document?

To apply for the India e Business visa, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Valid passport - A passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and contain at least one blank page for stamps. All international travel document holders must have at least six months validity.
  • Photograph - When you apply for a visa, you must upload a photo. If you do not have an electronic one, iVisa has a [photo service] to help you get one.
  • Business Card: You must submit a PDF format of your business card with the company information and personal information.
  • Invitation letter: The letter must include the host’s contact information and logo.
  • Payment method: You can use a credit or debit card to pay.
  • Valid e-mail address: To receive the confirmation of the e-visa or communicate with you if our team has any questions.

What is the cost of this travel document?

The amount you will be charged for your visa depends on the kind of processing you choose. However, the following applicable e visa fees are in place:

  • Standard Processing Time: 5 daysUSD $194.49.
  • Rush Processing Time: 3 daysUSD $268.49.
  • Super Rush Processing Time: 36 hoursUSD $371.49.

COVID-19 Requirements and Restrictions in India

Vaccination certificates are not mandatory but recommended, as they will help you avoid some COVID-19 requirements when entering the country.

Travelers will be considered fully vaccinated if 15 days have passed since their last dose.

All arriving travelers will be required to present a negative PCR test result 72 hours before travel. 2% of arrivals will be subject to random testing at the airport.

Children under five years of age and travelers with proof of recognized vaccination are exempt from testing.

Finally, no traveler must undergo quarantine in India.

Where can I contact you?

To learn more about the India Business eVisa, we recommend contacting our customer service team or writing at [email protected]. Our experts can help you 24/7.

Disclaimer
  • iVisa is NOT affiliated with any government agency. This site does not provide legal advice and we are not a law firm. None of our customer service representatives are lawyers and they also do not provide legal advice. We are a private, internet-based travel and immigration consultancy provider dedicated to helping individuals travel around the world. You may apply by yourself directly on the various government websites. The source of information: https://boi.gov.in/boi/

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