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India Conference eVisa for British delegates

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India Tourist eVisa (30 Day)

Validity
30 days
Entry Allowance
Double Entry
Max. Stay
30 days
From £57.56
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Why Choose Us

  • Visa Support: +44 20 8243 8578
  • Service Fee Refunded if Your Visa Is Refused*
  • Expert Guidance Throughout the Entire Process
  • Express Service for Urgent Travel Requests
  • Personalized Customer Service
  • Simplified Online Application Form 

Decision is made by the Government of India. We provide application support.

*Applicable only to clients who opted for Refusal Protection at the time of application. See Refusal Protection Terms for details.

India Visa Options

Which India visa do you need?

Common India visa options for UK travellers. Choose the option that fits your travel plans.

India e-Conference Visa

Validity 30 days
Entry allowance Multiple Entry
Maximum stay See application requirements

£ 179.95

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India e-Conference Visa

£ 179.95

  • 30 days
  • Multiple Entry
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Optional Add-on Services

Concierge Service·£100
Declined Visa Protection·£12.95
Digital Photo & Document Fix·£4.95
Premium SMS Updates·£3.95
Priority·£34.95
Rush·£19.95
e-Arrival Card·£15

Important Travel Notices

  • ◆ Carry your approval copy: Keep a printed and digital copy of your visa authorization when travelling.
  • ◆ Additional checks: Border officials may request onward travel and accommodation proof.
  • ◆ Entry points: Some visa categories are valid only at designated ports of entry.
  • ◆ Special regions: Protected or restricted areas may require separate permits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases for electronic applications, no physical passport submission is needed. We guide you on digital documents and any exceptions.
Typical processing is 3-5 working days (eVisa: 72 hours), depending on nationality, visa type and authority workload.
Our team will contact you immediately with a clear checklist and formatting guidance so you can respond quickly.

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At a Glance

Key Facts for UK Delegates

What Is It?

Electronic travel authorisation for conference and academic event attendance

  • ●Fully online application, no embassy visit required
  • ●Valid for 30 days from date of first arrival
  • ●Single entry only
  • ●Covers conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia
  • ●Not extendable or convertible once in India

Who Is It For?

Delegates, speakers and academics attending approved events in India

  • ●British Citizens with a valid UK passport — minimum 6 months validity from arrival, at least 2 blank pages
  • ●Citizens of 166 eligible countries may also apply
  • ●Attending an event hosted or approved by a recognised Indian institution or government body
  • Not available to travellers attending purely commercial trade events — use a Business eVisa instead
  • Not available to British nationals of Pakistani origin (parent or grandparent born in Pakistan)

What Can I Do?

Academic and professional events permitted on this visa

  • ●Attending international conferences, seminars and symposia
  • ●Presenting papers or delivering keynote addresses
  • ●Participating in workshops and academic forums
  • ●Short-term collaboration visits associated with an approved event

What Can't I Do?

Activities not permitted on a Conference eVisa

  • Paid employment or consultancy of any kind
  • Attending purely commercial trade fairs or exhibitions
  • General tourism or sightseeing as the primary purpose
  • Entry at land borders — designated airports only
  • Extending stay beyond 30 days from arrival

Full Pricing

Fees and Processing Times

Visa type Price
Conference eVisa — 30 days
Single entry · Max 30 days from arrival		 £248.69*

Optional Add-On Services

Check out our Refusal Protection, Data Archiving and eSIM for a more secure and smoother visa application process.

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* All prices include the Indian government visa fee, our service fee and applicable taxes. Processing times and fees vary by season and are shown here for our Standard service only. See the 1a Visa online application system for current pricing, turnaround times and other service tiers.
* Processing times begin from the date your documents are confirmed complete and payment is successfully received.
* MEA clearance from your host organisation must be obtained independently before we can submit your application.

What You Need

Documents required

All Applicants
  • ●Passport bio page — scanned, showing photo and personal details
  • ●Recent passport-style photo — white background, front-facing
  • ●Valid email address for eVisa delivery
  • ●Debit or credit card for payment
Conference-Specific Documents
  • ●Official invitation letter from the conference organiser or host institution in India, on letterhead
  • ●Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clearance — political clearance obtained by your host organisation from the Indian MEA (required for most conferences; allow several weeks)
  • ●All supporting documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation

Important Information

Before you apply

MEA Clearance

Your host must obtain clearance before you apply

  • ●The Ministry of External Affairs clearance is a government-to-government process managed by your host organisation in India
  • ●This step can take several weeks — confirm with your host well in advance of your event
  • ●We cannot submit your eVisa application until clearance documentation is available
  • ●You can apply up to four months before your entry date

Entry & Arrival

Airports and e-Arrival Card requirements

  • ●Entry is permitted through 31 designated international airports only — land and seaport entry is not allowed
  • ●e-Arrival Card: Mandatory from 1 October 2025 — complete within 72 hours before each entry via the official Indian government portal
  • ●Single entry: if you leave India, the visa is consumed and a new application is required
  • ●Stay is limited to 30 days from date of first arrival; extensions are not available

The Process

How to apply for your India Conference eVisa

1

Fill in our form

  • ●Complete our online India eVisa application form
  • ●Upload your passport scan, photo and conference invitation
  • ●Provide your MEA clearance reference when prompted
2

Receive your eVisa

  • ●Approved India Conference eVisa delivered to your inbox
  • ●Save digitally or print for immigration at arrival

What We Do For You

What happens between steps 1 and 2

Photo prepared to India eVisa specifications

Resized and adjusted to India’s exact photo specifications — dimensions, background and resolution.

Documents reviewed by a specialist

Your invitation letter, MEA clearance and application checked before submission — we catch issues before the Indian government does.

No government portal required

We handle submission and payment directly — no failed transactions, no navigating the Indian government system yourself.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

UK nationals and citizens of 166 eligible countries attending accredited international conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia or similar academic events in India can apply. The event must be organised or approved by a recognised institution or government body in India.
You need your passport bio-data page (at least 6 months validity from arrival, 2 blank pages), a recent passport-style photo with a white background, and — crucially — a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clearance letter issued through your host organisation in India. The official invitation letter from the conference organiser must also be submitted.
The Conference eVisa is valid for 30 days from the date of first arrival in India and permits a single entry only. It is not extendable and cannot be converted to any other visa category within India.
Yes, provided all events fall within your 30-day permitted stay period and you do not leave and re-enter India (single entry). If you need to attend events across separate trips, a new application is required for each entry.
You can apply up to four months before your intended arrival date. We recommend applying at least 3–4 weeks in advance, especially if MEA clearance is required, as this government-to-government process can take several weeks independently of our service.
You must arrive through one of 31 designated international airports. Entry at land borders or seaports is not permitted on a Conference eVisa. You may exit India through any authorised immigration checkpoint.

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From £180 — government fee, service fee and tax included

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