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India Business Visa — Business e-Visa
Corporate e-visa solutions for organizations sending teams to India - the world's fastest-growing major economy. Bengaluru is Asia's Silicon Valley, hosting major tech operations for Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Walmart. Fully digital e-visa processing with 3-5 day turnaround.
Visa Type
Business e-Visa
Indicative Processing
3-5 business days
Government Fee
$25-$100 by nationality
Government fees and processing times are set by the destination and change without notice — last reviewed 2026-09-01. Processing figures are indicative, not commitments: most authorities publish estimates drawn from recently decided applications rather than a guaranteed standard, and they vary by where you apply. We confirm the current figures for your specific route before you commit to travel dates. Our service fee is quoted separately.
Doing Business in India
Main Business Cities
Key Industries
Business Culture
Indian business culture values relationships and hierarchy. Building trust takes time. Expect multiple meetings before finalizing deals. Hospitality is important; business discussions often occur over tea or meals.
Timing Your Trip
Best: October-March. Avoid monsoon season (June-September) and major festivals (Diwali).
Networking and Meetings
Join CII, FICCI, or NASSCOM events. Attend India tech conferences and leverage professional introductions.
Travelling to India yourself?
You don't need a company travel programme to use us. Most people we help are arranging one trip — a client meeting, a conference, a site visit — and want it filed correctly the first time.
What you'll need
A passport with enough remaining validity, evidence of what you'll be doing, and usually an invitation or confirmation from whoever you're meeting. We send the exact list for your nationality before you gather anything.
How long to allow
3-5 business days is the indicative window for Business e-Visa. Appointment availability is usually the longer part, so the earlier you start the more room you have.
What it costs
The government fee is $25-$100 by nationality, payable to the authority whether you apply through us or yourself. Our fee is quoted separately once we know the route.
Is a business visa even the right one?
Meetings, negotiations, conferences and site visits normally fall under a business visitor category. Doing hands-on paid work usually does not, and entering on the wrong category is a common cause of refusal or a problem at the border. If you're unsure which applies, ask before you file — that check is free.
Which Service Fits You
Same specialists and the same India expertise either way. The difference is the commercial structure.
One trip, or an occasional one
- ✓ Per-application pricing, quoted per route
- ✓ No minimum volume, no annual contract
- ✓ Document review before submission
- ✓ Email support from a specialist
Corporate Programs
- ✓ Volume-based pricing tiers
- ✓ Dedicated account manager
- ✓ Bulk processing with consolidated status reporting
- ✓ Compliance reporting and HR workflow integration
Sending Employees to India
HR & Compliance
Indian business visitors cannot receive Indian-source salary. Long-term assignments require Employment Visa or specialized categories. Provident Fund (EPF), ESI, and state-specific Shops Act requirements apply. Recent labor code consolidations impact corporate travel programs.
Tax Considerations
India's tax residency rules use 182-day threshold with Non-Ordinary Resident (NOR) intermediate status. Non-residents pay 20% withholding on Indian-source income by default. India has double-tax treaties with 90+ countries.
Corporate Hubs
- • Bangalore Electronic City / Whitefield
- • Mumbai BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex)
- • Delhi Cyber Hub Gurgaon
- • Hyderabad HITEC City
- • Chennai OMR / Tidel Park
- • Pune Hinjewadi
Major B2B Events
- • India Mobile Congress
- • Bengaluru Tech Summit
- • Aero India
- • IIFA Awards
- • India International Trade Fair
- • Auto Expo Delhi
Travel Infrastructure
Delhi IGI (DEL), Mumbai BOM, and Bengaluru BLR provide extensive international connections. Vistara Business Class, Air India Maharajah Class, and Indian domestic business travel infrastructure has significantly modernized post-2010.
Language for Legal Documents
English is India's official business language and is used for all corporate documentation, contracts, and government filings. Hindi is co-official but not required for business. Regional languages matter for local operations but not corporate contracts.
India Visa Questions
What is the Indian Business e-Visa?
The Indian Business e-Visa is a fully electronic visa allowing eligible business travelers to visit India for meetings, conferences, and business activities. No embassy visit required for most applicants.
How long does the Indian e-Visa take to process?
Indian Business e-Visa processing is remarkably fast - typically 3-5 business days. Urgent applications can be processed in 24-48 hours with premium service.
Do I need to visit an embassy for an Indian business visa?
For the e-Visa, no embassy visit is required. The entire process is online. Traditional paper visas are still available but the e-Visa is significantly faster and more convenient.
How much does an Indian business e-Visa cost?
Indian Business e-Visa government fees vary by validity and nationality: 30-day double-entry from approximately $25, 1-year multiple-entry $80-$100, 5-year multiple-entry $80. Fees also vary by passport country under reciprocity rules. Our service fee is quoted per case based on urgency and case complexity — request a personalized quote.
How long is the Indian business e-Visa valid?
The 1-year Business e-Visa allows multiple entries with each stay up to 180 days. A 30-day version allows double-entry only. A 5-year multi-entry option is available for select nationalities. Total stay must not exceed 180 days in any calendar year for most nationalities.
What documents do I need for an Indian e-Visa?
Required documents include: valid passport (6+ months), digital passport photo, business invitation letter from Indian company, business card, and previous Indian visa if applicable.
How does India's Business e-Visa work for corporate applications?
The Business e-Visa is fully electronic with no embassy visit required. Processing typically 3-5 business days. Valid for 1 year with multiple entries. Corporate cohorts are submitted as a batch, with standardized documentation and a single consolidated status report.
What Indian labor and immigration compliance affects our business travelers?
Business visitors cannot receive Indian-source salary. Long-term assignments require Employment Visa or specialized categories. Provident Fund (EPF), ESI, and state-specific Shops Act requirements apply for extended stays. Recent Labor Code consolidations impact corporate travel programs - our compliance team advises accordingly.
What Indian tax considerations affect our corporate travel program?
India uses 182-day threshold for tax residency with Non-Ordinary Resident (NOR) intermediate status. Non-residents pay 20% withholding on Indian-source income. India has 90+ double-tax treaties. Our team coordinates with tax advisors for cross-border operations, particularly for tech and IT services sectors.
Which Indian cities are primary corporate destinations?
Bengaluru (Electronic City, Whitefield) leads tech corporate presence. Mumbai (BKC - Bandra Kurla Complex) dominates financial services. Delhi/Gurgaon (Cyber Hub), Hyderabad (HITEC City), Chennai (OMR), and Pune (Hinjewadi) serve major sectors. We prepare visa applications for travel to any of them; we do not book the travel itself.
How do we manage India visa applications during peak Indian business seasons?
Indian business activity peaks October through March. Monsoon (June-September) and major festivals (Diwali) create scheduling considerations. Our corporate service plans applications around seasonal patterns, using India's e-visa system's speed to accommodate last-minute business requirements when possible.
How does volume-based pricing work for corporate Indian visa applications?
Our per-application rate scales with your annual volume. Larger programs qualify for progressively better rates, and high-volume enterprises receive custom agreements including dedicated account management. India's e-visa speed makes high-volume programs particularly efficient to manage. Request a quote for your program.
How does our corporate India program integrate with our HR/travel systems?
We do not currently offer a prebuilt API or connectors. Reporting comes in the format and cadence your team specifies, with exports your systems can ingest. India's fully digital e-Visa does make status easy to track and relay, and if a deeper integration matters to your program we will scope it rather than claim it already exists.
Official Sources
Requirements, fees, and processing times on this page are drawn from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (India) and the sources below. Last reviewed 2026-09-01.
- Indian Visa Online ↗
Official Indian e-Visa application portal
- Bureau of Immigration ↗
Indian Bureau of Immigration — official visa policy
- IATA Travel Centre ↗
Airline industry authority on cross-border travel requirements
Get a quote for India
Tell us the traveler's nationality and your travel dates. We confirm the right visa category, send the document checklist, and come back within 24 hours on weekdays with a quote for your specific route.