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Requirements for obtaining a Business Visa for India

India Expedited Visa Service

Country: India

Visa Type: Business

The following are required to obtain a Business Visa for India

  • Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal do not need a visa to enter India.

At this time, due to requirements of the consulate of India, please allow a minimum of 10-15 business days to process a business visa application for NON-U.S. citizens or U.S. citizens born outside USA. Please plan your upcoming travel accordingly.

 


EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM

  • Complete and return this form with all required information.

EDS Service Request Application Form

PASSPORT

  • Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay.
  • Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
  • EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.

APPLICATION FORM

  • The Indian Visa Application form must be completed online, printed, and signed.  Use the following link to open the application form:  https://www.indian-visa.com/expedite/application/form.  A website will open in a new window.  After completing the application form online, please print two (2) copies, sign and date both of them and send along with the other required documents to EDS.
  • All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa.

PHOTOGRAPHS

  • Two recent 2” X 2” passport type photographs, in color, front view, and with a plain white background.

LETTER OF CONFIRMATION or INVITATION

  • A copy or fax of an invitation letter from the organization or party that you will be working with in India is required for a Business visa. The letter should be on letterhead paper and reflect the full local address of the host organization. The letter should specify the period of time that the visa should be valid, the number of entries being requested, and the duration of the initial stay.
Sample Invitation Letter

COVER LETTER

  • Business cover letter on company's letterhead - Required for ALL business visa applicants. Letter must indicate the validity that is being requested (6 months, 1 year, 5 year, or 10 year visa).
Sample Cover Letter for India

OTHER DOCUMENTS

  • NEW U.S. Passport Holders - A Copy of birth certificate is required.
  • NEW NON-U.S. Passport Holders - A Copy of birth certificate or school diploma is required. For Non-US born applicants who do not have their birth certificate, provide a copy of a document issued by government authorities. This document could be an old (not current) passport or a school leaving certificate etc., provided it shows their personal details (e.g. names, date of birth, parents' names, and nationality).
  • Proof of departure (computer generated flight itinerary from the travel agent)
  • All NON-U.S. Passport Holders: must include a photocopy of a green card or copy of valid U.S. Work VISA.
  • All NON-U.S. Passport Holders: Complete a Non-Residence Form and include it with your document package to EDS.
  • If you were born in India and formerly had Indian citizenship, please submit an ORIGINAL Indian passport or copy of a previously issued Indian VISA. Without these documents, you application will not be accepted by the embassy.
  • Proof of Applicant’s Residency: A copy of applicant driver’s license. Please enlarge for clarity. Address on driver’s license must match address on visa application form.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Indian visas are based on consular fee paid and Consular Jurisdiction. They can be for 6 months, 1 year, or 5 or years.
  • Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one. 
  • NOTE:  A visa obtained on an emergency basis for this country may incur an additional surcharge.  Please call or write to discuss your specific circumstances.

PAYMENT

  • The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.

 


Consular Rates

 Standard
10 days		Rush
5 days
multiple entry 6 mo$178.00$228.00
multiple entry 1 yr$178.00$228.00
multiple entry 5 yr$258.00$308.00
multiple entry 10 yr$303.00$353.00
 

EDS Service Rates

Standard
8+ Business Days		Rush
5-7 Business Days		Emergency
1-4 Business Days
All applications from:
DC, VA, MD, NC, SC, KY, DE, TN, WV		$70.00$110.00$195.00
All applications from:
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, PR, RI, VT 		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AK, AR, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI		$125.00$165.00$240.00
All applications from:
AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, OK, TX		$125.00$165.00$240.00
 
A $10.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders.
 
EDS accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express Credit Cards


SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS

When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.

Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193


All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.