India Business visas allow applicants to visit India for the purposes of business. The visa allows business activity across all states in India excluding Sikkim and Andoman. The processing times for an India business visa are no different than a India tourist visa, with the only exceptions being the requirements. A letter from the host company will be required on their headed paper. The letter needs to include the India visa applicants name. A letter from the employers company is required as well, stating the nature of the business.

Various types of Indian business visas are available, ranging from 6 months to 12 months. These can be single, double or multi entry India business visas. There are usually limits on how long you can stay in India.

Requirements of Indian Business Visa

The following documents are required (for each individual) by the Indian embassy to process your Indian business visa application.

Please ensure that your signature on the application matches that on your passport to avoid any processing delays

• Your valid original passport(s). It must be valid for at least the next 6 months when you apply for the visa, with at least two blank pages remaining. Note: If your passport has been recently renewed, you will also need to post your older, expired passport.
• Two recent, quality, identical passport photographs ((50mm x 50mm)) taken against a white background (the background must be white!) and affixed to the space indicated on the application form.
• Completed Indian business visa online application form.
• A Visa Authorization Letter or Invitation letter from a business. A Business invitation letter from a business in India is acceptable for applying for a Indian business visa, however it must be a formal letter addressed to the High Commission of India, London or its respective consulates on the company’s letter headed paper which states: The visitor’s name, Date of birth, The visitor’s passport number, Nationality, Intended date of visit, Purpose of the visit.
• An Invitation letter from the UK company. It must be an original (no copies accepted) formal letter, signed and on the company’s letter headed paper, addressed to the High Commission of India, London or its respective consulates, and state: The visitor’s name, Date of birth, The visitor’s passport number, Nationality, Intended dates of travel, Purpose of the visit.
• For non British citizens additional proof of address is required.
• Stamp of Indefinite stay. OR
• Utility bills pertaining to current month, AND one for at least two years back (but not older than 30 months).
• Utility Bills include only Landline Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water, and Council Tax Bills. Bills and tenancy agreements, bank statements/credit card statements will NOT be considered as proof of stay.
• Mix and match of the utility bills are not acceptable.
• In absence of 2 years residence proof in UK, case to be treated as Non UK National – this takes a minimum of 15 working days.