Apply for your India Business eVisa online

Most travelers are eligible for the India Business eVisa. You can't apply for one if you hold a Pakistani passport, are of Pakistani origin, or have a parent or grandparent who was born in or permanently lived in Pakistan, or if you travel on a Diplomatic or Official passport. In those cases, apply for a regular paper visa through an Indian Embassy.

You visit India with the Business eVisa to: Establish industrial/business ventures, manufacture, or trade, including joint ventures; attend board meetings, general meetings, or explore business opportunities; buy or sell industrial products, commercial goods, or services; hire or work (not employed by an Indian company) as a technical expert to provide advice, training, or technical support; hire manpower/personnel for business operations; attend trade fairs, conferences, or seminars. You are not allowed to work in India (for an employer in India) with a business visa, that requires an employment visa through an embassy.

Once approved, your eVisa will be sent to your email. While it is digitally linked to your passport, Indian law requires you to carry a physical printout for verification by immigration officers and hotels. If you've applied through iVisa, you can find a copy of your visa and e-Arrival card QR code in your dashboard, as well as the Air Suvidha health declaration PDF, which is automatically included in your application.

The e-Business Visa allows for a maximum of 180 days total stay within a single calendar year. These 180 days can be divided over multiple visits.

With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay. We recommend applying at least two weeks before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.

If your India Business eVisa application is denied, you typically need to apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian Consulate. iVisa offers denial protection as an add-on to your application (optional).

The most common reasons are low-resolution scans of the business card or invitation letter. iVisa's expert review catches any errors to avoid delays and meet all Indian government document requirements before submission.

No. All Indian eVisas are non-extendable and non-convertible. To stay longer, you must leave the country and apply for a new visa. If you find a permanent job in India, you must leave the country and apply for a specific employment visa at an embassy.

Yes, all travelers arriving by air must complete a mandatory digital e-Arrival Card and Air Suvidha Self-Declaration (SDF) before their trip. The old paper disembarkation forms have been phased out; the new digital version is a strict requirement for all foreign passport holders and OCI Card holders. You must fill these out in the 72 hours before your arrival in India. After submission, you will receive a QR code (arrival card) and PDF (health form) which you must present at the airline boarding gate and to immigration officers upon arrival. You can apply for both the eVisa and Arrival card at the same time through iVisa. We automatically submit the health declaration in all applications, for your convenience.

As of August 2026, India has expanded the list of designated eVisa entry points to 88 gateways: 37 airports (including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Kochi, Goa, and Jaipur), 38 seaports, and 13 land borders. The official portal can take a few days to reflect the newest additions, so confirm your entry point there before you book.