India Visa
Business eVisa
"Seamless entry for meetings, trade fairs, and technical contracts"
Multiple Entries Valid for 365 Days
For professionals traveling to India for business, the electronic India Business Visa (ETA) represents the most efficient entry solution.
| Purpose | Business discussions, technical meetings, trade, exhibitions, conferences, commercial activities, installation and servicing of machinery |
| Stay | Up to 180 days per entry |
| Entries | Multiple |
| Validity | 1 year from date of issue |
| Entry Type | 28 designated airports or 5 designated sea ports only (land entry not permitted) |
Document Checklist
All documents in English (or certified translation). Upload formats: PDF/JPG/PNG, max 5 MB.
General (All Visas)
Required
Passport bio-data page — colour scan; validity ≥ 6 months; at least 2 blank pages.
Required
Digital passport photo — white background, full face, front-facing.
Required
e-Arrival Card — mandatory from 1 October 2025; complete within 72 hours before each entry.
Recommended
Return / onward flight booking — border officials may request proof.
Business eVisa — Additional Documents
Required
Invitation letter from Indian host company — on company letterhead; must state purpose of visit, dates, and financial responsibility; English only.
Required
Business card (visiting card) — must show job title and company name; upload a scan.
Note: Stays of 180 days or more require FRRO registration. Employed persons earning ≥ ₹16.5 lakh/year should apply for an Employment Visa instead.
| Processing Speed | Estimated Time | Max Stay | Fee (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10–14 embassy days | Up to 180 days per entry | £200 |
| Premium | 6–8 embassy days | Up to 180 days per entry | £300 |
| Express | 1–4 embassy days | Up to 180 days per entry | £450 |
Working days Mon–Fri, excluding UK & Indian public holidays. Processing begins once all documents are received.
Annual renewal required: The Business eVisa is available in a 1-year version only — there is no 30-day short-stay option or 5-year long-term version. If you have ongoing business ties with India, you will need to reapply each year. Stays of 180 days or more require registration with the local FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office).
e-Arrival Card required (from 1 October 2025): All travellers entering India must complete the mandatory e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival. This is separate from your eVisa and must be done for every entry.
No extensions or changes: Once issued, an India eVisa cannot be extended, converted to another category, or amended. Entry is permitted at 28 designated airports and 5 designated sea ports only — land border crossings are not permitted.