Business Visa

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
3. Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option. 
4. Click Here to view a sample online Indian Visa Application Form in German language. Klicken Sie hier, um ein Beispiel für ein Online-Visumantragsformular für Indien in deutscher Sprache anzuzeigen.
5. Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
6. Print and sign your application.  
7. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
8. Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
9. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
10. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
11. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
12. Enroll for Biometrics at Alankit ICAC (if required)
13. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
14. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.  

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

Required Documents:

1. Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at the Indian Government's Visa Portal. (Applicant should sign the application on first page below the photo and on the last page at designated place).
2. Original Passport more than six months validity as on date of expected date of journey and 2 blank pages along with a photocopy of the personal information page(s).
3. 01 recent photograph (51mm x 51mm). Application with wrong photo specifications may lead to rejection the applicaiton. Photo specifications can be seen here .
4. Self-attested photocopy of Proof of Current address in Germany (City Registration/ Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / personalauweis) of the applicant.
5. Additional Form (Download Form) & Documents for Passport holders other than German nationals including proof of valid German Residence Permit / Visa:
6. Invitation Letter from an Indian company on its letterhead specifying the visit details and passport information of the applicant (stamped and signed).
7. Certificate of Incorporation of the Indian company.
8. Business Card of the applicant.
9. Letter from the applicant’s company in Germany on company's letterhead with detailing purpose, duration, financial obligations, expertise, and employment duration (stamped and signed).
10. Duly filled and signed APPENDIX-V by the Indian Company. Click here to download
11. Format of undertaking:
    • We take full responsibility for the activities and conduct of Mr/Mrs/Ms __________ national of _________ during his/her stay in India. If anything adverse comes to notice during this period, we undertake to repatriate him/her at our cost. Date/Seal __________ Signature of competent authority.
12. Additional documents (as applicable):
    • In case of self-employed: Company's registration proof is required.
    • In case Indian business owner: Memorandum/shareholding proof in a company is required.
    • In case Chinese passport holder: Invitation letter should be stamped by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Some additional forms are also required to be filled. Chinese passport holders are also advised to apply in advance as the visa takes time.
13. Additional documents for Dependents:
    • In case of children: Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant, passport copies of the parents, Consent letter signed by both parents or custody document of local court if applicable.
    • In case of spouse: Copy of the Marriage Certificate and spouse passport copy.
14. Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
15. Under Family details:The applicant must specify the previous nationality of both the parents. Applicant should not leave that blank.
16. Photograph should be mandatorily uploaded before submitting the online application form.
17. Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
18. Enclose Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

• Journalist travelling to India for any purpose may apply for Journalist Visa only.
• Tourist Visa applicants travelling by Ship, need mandatorily biometrics.
• All foreigners intending to visit India are advised to check the health regulations at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ before travelling to India.
• For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or visit at https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers.
• Stateless persons holding travel documents may also apply for visa however they are advised to apply atleast 02 months prior of desired visit as the visa takes time.
• Diplomatic/Official passport holder are advised to contact directly to the concerned Indian Embassy/Consulate for diplomatic/official visa.
• All foreigner intending to visit India are advised to carry Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if coming from Yellow Fever endemic countries or with history of travel to Yellow Fever endemic countries in the last 6 days. Any Person (excluding infants below the age of six months) arriving by air or sea or land without a certificate of vaccination is to be detained in isolation for a period of 6 days.
• All foreigners intending to visit in Restricted/Protected areas are advised to apply for the permission at https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices as only the visa and passport are not sufficient to travel in these areas. The details of restricted and protected areas can be seen at https://xn--i1b5bzbybhfo5c8b4bxh.xn--11b7cb3a6a.xn--h2brj9c/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap. The normal time processing for RAP/PAP permit is 06-08 weeks.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

Visa Fee (applicable to German nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)

Service	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Business Visa	Up to 1 year / Single or Multiple Entry	EUR 110.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 117.55
	More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry	EUR 228.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 235.55

Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)

For Nationals of Countries	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Australia	Up to one year	EUR 197.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 204.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 270.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 277.55
Czech Republic	Up to one year	EUR 174.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 247.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 254.55
Ecuador	Up to one year	EUR 219.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 226.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 292.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 299.55
France	Up to one year	EUR 151.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 158.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 228.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 235.55
Iran	Up to one year	EUR 251.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 258.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 324.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 331.55
Ireland	Up to one year	EUR 183.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 190.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 256.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 263.55
Japan	Irrespective of the duration	EUR 11.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 15.55
New Zealand	Up to one year	EUR 119.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 126.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 228.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 235.55
Nigeria	Irrespective of the duration	EUR 534.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 541.55
Pakistan	Irrespective of the duration	EUR 2.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 9.55
Philippines	Up to one year	EUR 201.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 208.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 274.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 281.55
Poland	Up to one year	EUR 133.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 140.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 228.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 235.55
Russia	Single Entry	EUR 37.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 44.55
	Double Entry	EUR 83.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 90.55
	Multiple Entry	EUR 110.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 117.55
Saudi Arabia	Up to one year	EUR 197.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 204.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 270.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 277.55
Sri Lanka	30 Days (Multiple Entry)	EUR 23.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 30.55
	90 days (Single Entry)	EUR 25.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 32.55
	90 days (Double Entry)	EUR 37.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 44.55
	6 months (Multiple Entry)	EUR 73.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 80.55
	More than 6 months up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)	EUR 73.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 80.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)	EUR 110.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 117.55
Thailand	Up to one year	EUR 183.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 190.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 256.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 263.55
U.A.E.	Up to one year	EUR 379.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 386.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	EUR 452.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 459.55
UK	1 year (Single /Multiple Entry)	EUR 221.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 218.55
	1 to 5 years (Multiple Entry)	EUR 663.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 670.55
	Issued same day (Excluding visa fee)	EUR 197.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 204.55
Ukraine	Less than 1 year (Single /Double /Multiple Entry)	EUR 119.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 126.55
	1 to 5 years (Single /Double /Multiple Entry	EUR 228.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 235.53
USA	Up to 10 years (Single/Multiple Entry) (including application fee)	EUR 146.00	EUR 3.00	EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 153.55
Gratis Business Visa Countries	Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Dem. Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People's Dem. Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia			EUR 4.53	EUR 0.01	EUR 0.01	EUR 4.55
Visa Free Countries	Nepal and Bhutan (Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India. However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on Gratis Basis).
Visa–on-Arrival countries	Japan, South Korea and UAE (Only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or Regular/paper visa for India)

FAQ's for Business Visa

1. What are the conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa?
• The conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa are as follows:
  1. The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant.
  2. The foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing. The foreigner must submit proof of his/her financial standing and documentation in support of intended business visit to India. Proof of his financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will be checked thoroughly by the Indian Missions while granting the visa.
  3. The foreign national should not be visiting India for the business of money lending or for running a petty business or petty trade or for full time employment in India, etc.
  4. The foreign national shall comply with all other requirements like payment of tax liabilities etc.
  5. The Business Visa must be issued from the country of origin or from the country of habitual domicile of the foreigner provided the period of residence of that foreigner in that particular country is more than 2 years. If the period of permanent residence of the applicant in the particular country is less than two years, the Mission / Post concerned will issue Business visa only after personal interview, review of documentation and prior clearance from the Mission where the applicant has permanent residence. Such cases will be examined by the Missions / Posts on merits on case-to-case basis and, after issue of Business visa, an intimation will be sent to the Indian Mission / Post in the applicant’s country of origin.
  6. The documents / papers pertaining to proposed business activity such as the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm with the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned or any recognised promotional body in the relevant field of industry or trade etc. will be thoroughly checked to decide the category of visa applicable to the foreigner.
  7. The grant of Business Visa is subject to any instructions issued by the Government of India on the basis of reciprocity with other foreign countries from time to time.
2. Who are eligible for a Business Visa?
• A Business visa may be granted to a foreigner for the following purposes:
  1. Foreign nationals who wish to visit India to establish industrial / business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial / business venture in India.
  2. Foreign nationals coming to India to purchase / sell industrial products or commercial products or consumer durables.
  3. Foreign nationals coming to India for technical meetings / discussions, attending Board meetings or general meetings for providing business services support.
  4. Foreign nationals coming to India for recruitment of manpower.
  5. Foreign nationals who are partners in the business and / or functioning as Directors of the company.
  6. Foreign nationals coming to India for consultations regarding exhibitions or for participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, business fairs etc.
  7. Foreign buyers who come to transact business with suppliers / potential suppliers at locations in India, to evaluate or monitor quality, give specifications, place orders, negotiate further supplies etc., relating to goods or services procured from India.
  8. Foreign experts / specialists on a visit of short duration in connection with an ongoing project with the objective of monitoring the progress of the work, conducting meetings with Indian customers and / or to provide technical guidance.
  9. Foreign nationals coming to India for pre-sales or post-sales activity not amounting to actual execution of any contract or project.
  10. Foreign trainees of multinational companies / corporate houses coming for in-house training in the regional hubs of the concerned company located in India.
  11. Foreign students sponsored by AIESEC for internship on project based work in companies / industries.
  12. Foreign nationals coming as tour conductors and travel agents and / or conducting business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.
3. What is the duration of a Business Visa?
• A Business Visa with multiple entry facility can be granted for a period up to five (5) years or for a shorter duration as per the requirement. A stay stipulation of a maximum period of six (6) months will be prescribed for each visit by the concerned Indian Mission keeping in view the nature of the business activity for which such Business Visa is granted.
• In case Missions / Posts abroad, while issuing Business Visa, decide to prescribe a stay stipulation of maximum 6 months for each visit, a clear endorsement should be made stating "each stay not to exceed 6 months (or the duration of stay stipulation) and registration not required". In case no such stay stipulation is being prescribed, a simple endorsement stating "registration within 14 days" should be made.
• Indian Missions can grant Business Visa with 10 years validity and multiple entry facility to the nationals of the United States of America. This visa should be issued with the
  stipulation that the stay in India during each visit shall not exceed six (6) months.
• In case business visa is granted for a period less than five years by the Indian Missions, the same can be extended up to a maximum period of five years subject to following:
  1. The gross sales/turnover from the business activities, for which the foreigner has been granted visa, is not less than Rs.1 crore per annum (to be achieved within 2 years of setting up the business).
  2. First extension on business visa shall be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  3. Further extensions, if required, may be granted by the State Governments / UT administrations / FRROs / FROs on year-to-year basis subject to good conduct, production of necessary documents in support of continued business activity and no adverse inputs, security related or otherwise, about the foreigner.
  4. The period of extension shall not be beyond five years from the date of issue of the Business visa.
  5. If the extension of Visa is denied by MHA / FRRO / FRO / State Government / UT Administration, the foreigner shall leave India forthwith on expiry of the period of validity of the visa.
4. What are the documents to be submitted alongwith application for a Business Visa?
• The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country concerned.
• Proof of financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business.
• Documents / papers pertaining to proposed business activity such as the registration of the company under the Companies Act, proof of registration of the firm with the State Industries Department or the Export Promotion Council concerned or any recognised promotional body in the relevant field of industry or trade etc.
5. Which category of Visa will be granted to family members of foreign nationals coming to India on Business Visa?
   • Family members/dependants of a foreigner who is granted ‘Business visa’ visa may be granted `X' visa subject to usual security checks provided the family members are otherwise eligible for grant of such a visa . Its validity should be co-terminus with the validity of the visa of the principal visa holder or for such shorter period as may be considered necessary by the Indian Mission.”
6. Whether the Business visa can be converted to any other type of visa within the country?
   • Business visa shall be non-convertible and non-extendable beyond 5 years from the date of issue. At time of issue of Business visa, India Missions / Posts must make it clear to the foreigner that a Business visa cannot be converted to any other kind of visa during his/her stay in India except in the following circumstances and with the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs:
     1. Business visa can be converted to ‘X’ (Entry) Visa if a foreigner who has come to India on Business visa marries an Indian national during the validity of his / her visa and does not intend to continue on Business Visa. Such conversion would be considered subject to fulfillment of following conditions:
        1. Submission of a copy of registered Marriage Certificate, and
        2. Report from the FRRO/FRO concerned about their marital status which will inter-alia include his / her antecedents, confirmation about their living together and security clearance.
     2. Business visa in case of Persons of Indian Origin, who were otherwise entitled for ‘X’ (Entry) Visa but have entered into India on Business visa, can also be converted to ‘X’ Visa.
     3. Business visa of the foreigners who fall ill after their entry into India rendering them unfit to travel and require specialized medical treatment may be converted to Medical visa if they are eligible for grant of Medical Visa and medical certificate is obtained from government / government-recognized hospitals. In such a case, ‘X’ visa of family members / attendant accompanying the foreigner (whose ‘Business’ visa is converted into Medical Visa) may also be converted into Medical Attendant [Med X] visa co-terminus with the Medical visa of the foreigner.
     4. Note: On conversion of Business visa into ‘X’ visa / Medical visa/ ‘Med X’ visa, the following endorsement shall be made on the Passport / Residential Permit - “Employment/Business not permitted”.
7. Can foreign nationals coming to execute projects in India be granted Business Visas?
   • No. A foreign national coming for executing projects / contracts will have to come only on an Employment Visa.
8. Can foreign nationals already in India for executing projects on Business Visas be allowed to extend their Business Visas?
   • No

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