e-Business Visa for India

The India e-Business Visa is ideal for business travellers visiting India for meetings, conferences, trade events, partner visits, sales activities, or exploring business opportunities. This visa is fully online, making it easy for frequent business travellers to apply, receive approval, and travel to India without visiting an embassy.

If you travel often for business, this visa gives you multiple entries for one year, allowing flexibility to enter India as needed for short business stays.

Validity, Entries & Stay Rules

  • Validity: 1 Year (365 days) from date of issue
  • Entries: Multiple Entry
  • Stay Duration: Maximum 180 days per visit
Important
If you plan to stay in India for more than 180 consecutive days, you must register with FRRO/FRO within 2 weeks after the 180th day.

Who Should Apply for an e-Business Visa?

Choose this visa if your purpose of travel includes:

  • Attending business meetings or discussions
  • Setting up or exploring business ventures in India
  • Visiting suppliers, buyers, or partners
  • Attending trade fairs, exhibitions, or business events
  • Conducting sales/purchase of goods & services
  • Recruitment or training activities
  • Delivering short trainings or workshops
Not Valid For
Full-time employment or long-term paid assignments in India.

Documents Required

You will need:

  • Passport scan (bio-page, colour copy)
  • Recent passport-size photo (white/light background)
  • Business card OR Invitation letter from an Indian company
Business Card Must Include
Full Name, Company Name, Job Title, and Contact Details
Invitation Letter Should Include
Indian company name, full address, contact details, purpose of visit, and details of meetings or events

Processing Time & Fees

  • Standard Processing: 3–5 working days
  • Urgent / Fast Track: Available

Government visa fee varies by nationality + service fee applies.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Complete a short online form with your basic details
  2. Upload passport, photo, and business card/invitation letter
  3. Make payment
  4. Our visa experts review & submit your application error-free
  5. Receive your e-Visa approval via email
  6. Print the e-Visa and carry it when travelling to India.

Important Rules for Business Travelers

  • e-Business Visa is not a work visa or employment visa
  • No full-time or long-term paid work allowed in India
  • You can attend meetings, but cannot earn income in India
  • Must enter through authorised airports or seaports
  • Each stay cannot exceed 180 days per visit unless FRRO-registered

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