India Immigration Services

The business "B" Visa is used for business visits, allows multiple entries, and may be issued with a validity of up to 10 years for citizens of Canada, Japan, UK and the US but is generally granted for six months to five years and permits a maximum stay of up to six months. Certain nationals are eligible for an e-Visa, valid for 365 days from the date of issuance of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and allows multiple entries. Visitors must apply for an ETA online at least four days prior to arrival. Generally, a business visitor's stay (whether "B" Visa or e-Visa) must not exceed three to four weeks or the purpose of stay may be construed as work by immigration authorities.

 

The Employment Visa is the general employment-based immigration category in India. Employment Visa subcategories are issued based on the purpose of visit. In particular, the Project (E-4) Visa is a narrowly tailored subcategory of the Employment visa issued to foreign nationals going to India to work on projects in the power and steel sectors.

 

Business and work visas are obtained from an Indian consular post in the foreign national's country of residence or citizenship. Typically, the consular post endorses a specific visa subcategory based on the purpose of travel indicated in the visa applicant’s online application.

 

Detailed Immigration Snapshots, Document Lists and Process Guides are available to clients on request