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Indian India e-Business Visa

India's electronic visa for business-related activities, such as meetings, setting up a business, sales or recruitment, applied for online in advance.

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The stated validity of one year, multiple entry and 180-days-per-calendar-year maximum stay for the e-Business Visa was drawn from official-domain search summaries rather than a direct read of indianvisaonline.gov.in; confirm the current validity, entries and stay limit on the official portal before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official India government website before you apply.
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Official name
e-Business Visa
Route type
Business visa
Validity
One year from the date the ETA is granted
Figure pending direct confirmation against the official portal.
Number of entries
Multiple entry
Maximum stay
Up to 180 days per calendar year
Some nationalities may be limited to a shorter stay - check the portal.
Where to apply
Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
Apply from
Up to 120 days before arrival

Who can apply

  • Business travellers visiting India
  • People attending meetings or business-related activities in India

What you can do

  • Undertake business-related activities in India

Requirements

  • A passport with at least six months' validity from arrival and at least two blank pages for stamping
  • A nationality on the official list of countries eligible for the Indian e-Visa
  • A genuine business purpose permitted under the normal Business Visa (for example meetings, setting up a business, sales, or recruitment)
  • Supporting documents (business card and invitation) in the English language, or the application may be rejected
  • The e-Business Visa does not permit paid employment in India or activities outside the permitted business purposes

How to apply

  • Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in up to 120 days before travel
  • Complete the form and upload a passport-style photograph and your passport bio page
  • Upload the required business supporting documents
  • Pay the e-Visa fee online
  • Receive the ETA by email and carry a printout for travel
  • Enter India through a designated e-Visa airport or seaport

Documents you may need

  • A scanned copy of your passport bio (photo) page
  • A recent passport-style colour photograph
  • A copy of your business card
  • An invitation letter from the Indian company or organisation you are visiting, in English
  • A valid email address and a card to pay the fee online

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. Business cards, invitation letters and other supporting documents must be in the English language; applications with documents in other languages are liable to be rejected.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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