Business Visa

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Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
3. Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option. 
4. Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
5. Print and sign your application.  
6. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
7. Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
8. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
9. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
10. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
11. Enroll for Biometrics at Alankit ICAC (if required)
12. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
13. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.  

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.

Required Documents:

1. You are required to fill in the online visa application form through the official government portal, then download, print, and sign it. Click here for application form.
2. Kindly ensure all details are correctly entered, as handwritten corrections are not permitted on the printed form.
3. You must provide one recent passport-size photograph (2”x2”), strictly following ICAC guidelines.
4. Please submit your current original passport, valid for at least six months with a minimum of two blank pages, along with a photocopy of the bio page.
5. If you select your occupation as “Journalist” in the application, only a Journalist Visa will be accepted, regardless of the purpose of travel.
6. You are required to schedule an appointment if visiting the application centre in person; this is not needed for postal applications.

Additional Documents Based on Your Specific Conditions

1. If applying for a 6-month or 1-year visa:
   • You should submit a letter of undertaking from your Australian company specifying the period of visit.
   • Proof of your educational qualifications and professional expertise is required.
   • An invitation letter from the Indian company indicating the activities to be undertaken must be provided.
   • A copy of the Indian company’s registration certificate is needed.
   • You may also submit a declaration to pay taxes in India, if applicable.
   • Proof of your financial standing, such as your latest bank statement, should be included.
2. If applying for a 5-year visa:
   • Letters of undertaking from both the Australian and Indian companies must state the business duration.
   • Proof of your educational and professional qualifications is required.
   • An invitation letter from the Indian company specifying the activities to be undertaken is needed.
   • You need to provide details of both companies’ business activities and proof of an annual turnover of at least AUD 2 million.
   • Proof of your role as a partner or director in the company should be included.
   • Sufficient financial documents and support for your intended business trip must be submitted.
   • A copy of the Indian company’s registration certificate is required.
   • A declaration regarding tax obligations in India, if necessary, should be provided.
   • Copies of your last two years' tax returns are also needed.
3. If you are a non-Australian passport holder residing in Australia for 2 years or more, kindly submit proof of your residency.
4. If you are a sportsperson visiting India for sports events:
   • A letter from the event organizer and clearances from the concerned ministries in India must be provided.
5. If applying on a foreign passport (non-Australian passport):
   • You are required to submit your current visa status in Australia, such as VEVO, Visa Grant Notice, or Visa sticker.
   • If you hold dual nationality, for example, Australia and UK, please also submit a copy of your Australian passport’s photo page.
6. You need to fill Form D if you are or were previously a national of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or DPRK, or if you are a national of Iran, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or DPRK, even if permanently residing in Australia. This also applies to foreign nationals who are not permanent residents in Australia.
7. If you were previously an Indian citizen and now hold foreign citizenship:
   • You need to provide proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship or a copy of any consular services availed after June 2010.
   • If your Indian passport is still valid, you must submit it for cancellation, along with your citizenship certificate, photograph, and Form XXII.
   • You should provide Form J if your appearance differs between the Indian and foreign passport.
   • If your name differs, submit a name change certificate or a statutory declaration.
   • If your Indian passport is lost, submit a statutory declaration explaining the circumstances, along with your citizenship certificate and Form XXII.

1. If you hold dual nationality of Pakistan and another country, you need to submit both passports; the visa will be issued on the Pakistani passport.
2. If you are a former Pakistani national and do not hold Pakistani nationality anymore, a statutory declaration is required confirming this.
3. Pakistani nationals must submit:
   • Four sets of the application if visiting one city in India.
   • Five sets if visiting two cities.
   • Six sets if visiting three cities.
4. If you hold dual nationality of Bangladesh or Sri Lanka and another country, you need to submit both passports; the visa will be issued on the Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan passport.
5. If you are a former national of Bangladesh or Sri Lanka without dual nationality, a statutory declaration is required confirming this.
6. If you hold a New Zealand passport and are a permanent resident in Australia, you must submit a copy of your Medicare card.
7. If you hold a Czech Republic passport, you must meet the following conditions:
   • Have lived in Australia for at least one year prior to applying.
   • Hold a passport valid for at least one year from the date of application.
   • Provide proof of medical insurance for the entire period of your stay in India.
8. Please note that the embassy/Mission may request additional documents if required to process your application.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

Visa Fee (applicable to Australian nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)

Service	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Business Visa	Up to 1 year / Single or Multiple Entry	AUD 110.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 117.55
	More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry	AUD 228.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 235.55

Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)

For Nationals of Countries	Duration of Visa	Visa Fee	ICWF Fee	Alankit Service Fee	Fingerprint Biometric Fee	Facial Biometric Fee	Total Fee
Australia	Up to one year	AUD 197.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 204.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 270.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 277.55
Czech Republic	Up to one year	AUD 174.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 247.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 254.55
Ecuador	Up to one year	AUD 219.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 226.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 292.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 299.55
France	Up to one year	AUD 151.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 158.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 228.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 235.55
Iran	Up to one year	AUD 251.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 258.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 324.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 331.55
Ireland	Up to one year	AUD 183.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 190.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 256.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 263.55
Japan	Irrespective of the duration	AUD 11.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 15.55
New Zealand	Up to one year	AUD 119.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 126.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 228.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 235.55
Nigeria	Irrespective of the duration	AUD 534.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 541.55
Pakistan	Irrespective of the duration	AUD 2.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 9.55
Philippines	Up to one year	AUD 201.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 208.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 274.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 281.55
Poland	Up to one year	AUD 133.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 140.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 228.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 235.55
Russia	Single Entry	AUD 37.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 44.55
	Double Entry	AUD 83.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 90.55
	Multiple Entry	AUD 110.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 117.55
Saudi Arabia	Up to one year	AUD 197.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 204.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 270.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 277.55
Sri Lanka	30 Days (Multiple Entry)	AUD 23.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 30.55
	90 days (Single Entry)	AUD 25.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 32.55
	90 days (Double Entry)	AUD 37.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 44.55
	6 months (Multiple Entry)	AUD 73.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 80.55
	More than 6 months up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)	AUD 73.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 80.55
	More than 1 year up to 5 years (Multiple Entry)	AUD 110.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 117.55
Thailand	Up to one year	AUD 183.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 190.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 256.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 263.55
U.A.E.	Up to one year	AUD 379.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 386.55
	More than 01 year Up to 5 years	AUD 452.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 459.55
UK	1 year (Single /Multiple Entry)	AUD 221.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 218.55
	1 to 5 years (Multiple Entry)	AUD 663.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 670.55
	Issued same day (Excluding visa fee)	AUD 197.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 204.55
Ukraine	Less than 1 year (Single /Double /Multiple Entry)	AUD 119.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 126.55
	1 to 5 years (Single /Double /Multiple Entry	AUD 228.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 235.53
USA	Up to 10 years (Single/Multiple Entry) (including application fee)	AUD 146.00	AUD 3.00	AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 153.55
Gratis Business Visa Countries	Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Dem. Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People's Dem. Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia			AUD 4.53	AUD 0.01	AUD 0.01	AUD 4.55
Visa Free Countries	Nepal and Bhutan (Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India. However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on Gratis Basis).
Visa–on-Arrival countries	Japan, South Korea and UAE (Only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or Regular/paper visa for India)

FAQ's for Business Visa

1. What is a Business Visa and who can apply for it?
• A Business Visa is for individuals traveling to India for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities. It is generally available to Australian nationals, long-term residents of Australia, and sportspersons participating in sports events in India.
2. Does a Business Visa allow me to work or earn income in India?
• No, the Business Visa does not permit employment or any form of income generation in India. It strictly allows business-related activities only.
3. What are the basic documents required to apply for a Business Visa?
• You need to submit a completed and signed online visa application form, a recent passport-size photograph (2"x2"), your original passport with at least six months’ validity and two blank pages, and a photocopy of the bio page.
4. What should I do if I am a journalist applying for a Business Visa?
• If you select "Journalist" as your occupation on the application, you will only be eligible for a Journalist Visa, even if your purpose is business-related.
5. What additional documents are required if I apply for a 6-month or 1-year Business Visa?
• You must provide a letter of undertaking from your Australian company, an invitation letter from the Indian company, proof of educational and professional qualifications, the Indian company’s registration certificate, proof of financial standing, and optionally a declaration regarding tax payment in India.
6. What extra documents are needed if I am applying for a 5-year Business Visa?
• In addition to the standard documents, you need letters from both Australian and Indian companies, details of business activities, proof of company turnover (minimum AUD 2 million), proof of your role as director or partner, financial documents, tax returns for the last two years, and a declaration on tax obligations in India.
7. Do I need to provide any extra documents based on my nationality?
• Yes, certain nationalities require additional documents. For example, Pakistani nationals need to submit multiple sets of applications depending on the number of cities they intend to visit. Similarly, citizens of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the Czech Republic have specific document requirements.
8. What should I submit if I was previously an Indian citizen?
• You should provide proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship, or previous consular services after June 2010. If your Indian passport is still valid, it must be submitted for cancellation along with Form XXII, a recent photo, and other required forms if your appearance or name has changed.
9. What is Form D, and who needs to submit it?
• Form D must be submitted if you are or were previously a national of Pakistan, Afghanistan, DPRK, or if you are a national of Iran, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or DPRK, even if you are a permanent resident in Australia.

Passengers planning to travel to India from Australia are advised to take note of the following important guidelines to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey:

1. Kindly visit the official website and refer to the "Guide for Travellers" PDF document for detailed information on travel procedures, required documents, and other essential guidelines.
2. Before traveling to India, it is strongly recommended to review the latest health regulations and requirements. You can check the updated health advisories by clicking here.
3. For immigration-related queries, such as traveling with pet animals, carrying medicines, etc., passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines or refer to the official guidelines provided by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) at: https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers. The website also provides information on online work-from-India guidelines for international travellers.

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