A Conference visa is issued to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, business meetings, or board meetings in India. The event must be organized by:
- Ministry or Department of the Government of India
- State Governments
- Public Sector undertakings
- Central Educational Institutions
- Public funded Universities
- Organizations owned and controlled by the Government of India or State Governments
- United Nations or its specialized agencies
Purpose:
- International conferences to discuss a specific subject
- Seminars or workshops on a specific subject
- Business meetings to discuss company/organization matters
- Board meetings
Note:
- Conferences/seminars/workshops sponsored by NGOs are subject to further scrutiny
List of Required Documents:
In addition to basic visa documents, the following supporting documents are required for a Conference visa:
1. Letter of invitation from the Indian company with signature and stamp
2. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
3. Permission from the Ministry of Home (Internal) and Foreign Affairs (for holding Conference)
4. Original letter of petition from Russian company in English (on company letterhead with original stamp and signature)
5. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Registration of the company with English translation (not notarized)
6. If the applicant has dual citizenship, a copy of the second passport is required
Additional Documents:
- The Embassy of India reserves the right to demand any additional documents
- Citizens of other countries must provide:
- Copy of migration card
- Copy of registration certificate/visa
- Evidence of work in the Russian Federation for more than 2 years
- If living in Russia for the last two years, copies of supporting documents (visa/registration, work permit, residence permit, etc.)
- Additional Form for Foreigners
