India Business Visa
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India's Business Visa is a multiple-entry visa that permits foreign nationals to travel to India for business purposes including trade discussions, attending conferences, exploring investment opportunities, and establishing commercial ventures. It does not permit the holder to take up employment or earn income in India. The visa is not a residency pathway but can be valid for up to five years with stays of up to 180 days per visit.
Program Details
- Category
- Entrepreneur
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $80
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- No
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Typically issued for up to 5 years with multiple entries; each stay capped at 180 days. No continuous residency rights.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- India taxes non-residents only on Indian-sourced income. Stays exceeding 182 days in a tax year may trigger resident tax status.
No fixed income requirement. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine business purpose such as trade, investment scouting, conferences, or establishing business contacts.
Key Requirements
- ✓Valid passport with at least six months validity beyond intended stay
- ✓Invitation letter from an Indian business entity or conference organizer (where applicable)
- ✓Proof of business purpose: company registration documents, business card, or letter from employer
- ✓No intention to take up employment or earn income in India
- ✓Sufficient funds to cover the trip
- ✓Return or onward ticket confirmation
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: Pakistani nationals and nationals of certain other countries face additional restrictions and may only receive single-entry, short-duration visas.