Purpose:
- Establishing an industrial/business venture
- Frequent travel for long-term business activities
- Investors
- Sports persons and coaches, including commercial sports events in India
Eligibility:
Business Visa will be issued from the country of origin or habitual domicile (except India) if the foreigner has resided there for over 2 years.
Family Members/Dependent:
Will be granted Business Dependent Visa, co-terminous with the principal visa holder's validity.
Note:
For international sports events, visa will be issued only with clearances from:
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of External Affairs
Required Documents:
- Basic documents
- Supporting documents:
- Letter of invitation from Indian company with signature and stamp
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
- Membership Certificate of Export Promotion Council (Pharmaceuticals)
- Original letter of petition from Russian company in English
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Registration with English translation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (if applicant is founder/Director)
- Income Tax Return and PAN CARD (from Indian company)
- Copy of second passport (if dual citizenship)
Additional Documents:
The Embassy of India reserves the right to demand any additional documents.
