Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, please be aware that there may be delays in visa processing times because of embassy office closures from 24th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
India Business Electronic Visa
Overview
India Business e-Visa is designed for those who wish to engage in various business-related activities in India. This includes setting up an industrial or business venture, participating in trade through the sale or purchase of goods, or attending technical and business meetings. It also covers activities such as recruiting manpower, participating in exhibitions or trade fairs, contributing as an expert or specialist to ongoing projects, conducting tours, or delivering lectures under the Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN). In addition, the Business e-Visa is applicable for e-production investment, sports-related activities, and joining a vessel in India.
This India Business e-Visa is valid for one year, allows multiple entries, and permits a maximum continuous stay of up to 180 days.
Notes:
- For the initial visa application, hotel and flight bookings are not required. However, the embassy may request additional documents, including hotel and flight bookings along with payment receipts. Therefore, we strongly recommend preparing your hotel and flight plans in advance.
Eligibility
Am I eligible for this visa?
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Passport valid for at least six months from the date of departure to India.
- No Indian visa rejection within the past six months.
- Passport with at least two blank visa pages.
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