Visa Type

Requirement for Visa application

Albania, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, British Virgin Islands (Jamaica), Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (select Bulgaria in drop down box), Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA-Atlanta), Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Note: Canada- If the applicant has defence/military/security/police background (serving/retired) or hold an official/diplomatic passport, she/he would not be eligible for e-visa for India, however, she/he can apply regular paper visa.

Step 1: Compile the following documents:

1. Business card.Fill in the Delegate Visa Invitation Request Form for Kochhar & Co. to provide the invitation letter and send to the Kochhar contacts as stated on the form.
2. Recent colour passport size photograph (dimensions 2 x 2 inches) in colour showing full front face against a white background.
3. Passport-
   1. Copy of the photo page; and
   2. Copy of the page indicating the validity of the passport.

Step 2: Complete the online application on the Bureau of Immigration’s website. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration (please close any pop-up windows that may appear before proceeding to the registration page).

Note: 

1. Fill in the application by providing information of the applicant.
2. When filing the application, the applicant is required to select the purpose of travel, which would be ‘ATTEND TECHNICAL/BUSINESS MEETINGS’.
3. Once the application is filled, the application ID will be generated on the website which shall be sent to the e-mail id provided by the applicant.

Step 3: The applicant is required to make the requisite payment online.

Step 4: Once the payment is done, the application will be considered by the immigration authority. Unless any further clarification is sought, the applicant will receive electronic travel authorization (e-visa) on the registered e-mail id within 7 to 14 days. This e-visa will have to be presented by the applicant at the immigration check.

In the event an inquiry is made from the applicant regarding the purpose of his/her visit, the applicant will have to inform that she/he has come to India to attend a business meeting organized by Multilaw India member, Kochhar & Co. The invitation letter issued by Kochhar & Co. should be kept handy.

The passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months on the date of making the application.

The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the immigration department.

Algeria, China, Egypt, Hong Kong (please select China-China and then under the drop down for Indian Mission, select China-Hongkong), Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan (even if presently a citizen of countries eligible for e-visa), Türkiye (name appears as Turkey)

Note: Visa has to be applied from the country of which the applicant is a national. To be eligible to apply from another country, most Indian High Commissions require that the applicant ought to have resided in such other country for at least two years.

Step 1: 

1. The applicant must refer to the official website of the High Commission of India in their respective countries to check the specific documentation requirements. The documentation requirements would vary depending on the nationality.

2. Fill in the Delegate Visa Invitation Request Form for Kochhar & Co. to provide the invitation letter and send to the Kochhar contacts as stated on the form.

Note:

1. Some countries have outsourced visa-related services to third-party service providers. However, the final decision on granting the visa rests with the High Commission of India in that country.

2. Certain third-party service providers offer comprehensive services, including support in completing the online visa application and reviewing documents before submission to the authorities.

3. Information about third-party service providers can be found on the website of the High Commission of India in the respective country.

Step 2: Compile all the required documents.

Step 3: Complete the online visa application on [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html]

Note:

1.    When filing the application, the applicant is required to select the purpose of travel, which would be ‘FOR ALL OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED UNDER B1 AND SPORTS PERSON)’.

2.    Once the application is filled, the application ID will be generated on the website which shall be sent to the e-mail ID provided by the applicant.

Step 4: Then the applicant is required to make the requisite payment. Payment can be made either online or during the visa interview, depending on the instructions provided by the High Commission of India in the respective country.

Step 5: The applicant is required to schedule a visa interview appointment through the website of the High Commission of India or the third-party service provider.

Step 6: The applicant is required to attend the interview on the scheduled date.

Note:

The applicant is required to carry a printed copy of the online application, all required documents (both in duplicate and original), and a valid passport to the interview.

Step 7: The applicant is required to keep a track of the visa status. If required, the authorities may require the applicant to provide the additional information/documents.

In the event an inquiry is made from the applicant regarding the purpose of his/her visit, the applicant will have to inform that she/he has come to India to attend a business meeting organised by Multilaw India member, Kochhar & Co. The invitation letter issued by Kochhar & Co. should be kept handy.

Albania, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, British Virgin Islands (Jamaica), Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (select Bulgaria in drop down box), Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA-Atlanta), Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Note: Canada- If the applicant has defence/military/security/police background (serving/retired) or holds an official/diplomatic passport, she/he would not be eligible for e-visa, however, she/he can apply regular paper visa.

Step 1: Compile the following documents:

1. Recent colour passport size photograph (dimensions 2 x 2 inches) in colour showing full front face against a white background.

2. Passport-

a. Copy of the photo page; and

b. Copy of the page indicating the validity of the passport.

Step 2: Complete the online application on the Bureau of Immigration’s website

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/Registration

Note:

1. Fill in the application by providing information of the applicant.
2. When filing the application, the applicant is required to select the purpose of travel, which would be ‘e-tourist visa (30 days)- tourism/recreation/sight-seeing’.
3. Once the application is filled, the application ID will be generated on the website which shall be sent to the e-mail id provided by the applicant.

Step 3: Then the applicant is required to make the requisite payment online.

Step 4: Once the payment is done, the application will be considered by the immigration authority. Unless any further clarification is sought, the applicant will receive electronic travel authorization (e-visa) on the registered e-mail id within 7 to 14 days. This e-visa will have to be presented by the applicant at the immigration check.

Algeria, China, Egypt, Hong Kong (please select China-China and then under the drop down for Indian Mission, select China-Hongkong), Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan (even if presently a citizen of countries eligible for e-visa), Türkiye (name appears as Turkey)

Note: Visa has to be applied from the country of which the applicant is a national. To be eligible to apply from another country, most Indian High Commissions require that the applicant ought to have resided in such other country for at least two years.

Step 1: The documentation requirements would vary depending on the nationality. The applicant must refer to the official website of the High Commission of India in their respective country to check the specific documentation requirements.

Note:

1. Some countries have outsourced visa-related services to third-party service providers. However, the final decision on granting the visa rests with the High Commission of India in that country.

2. Certain third-party service providers offer comprehensive services, including support in completing the online visa application and reviewing documents before submission to the authorities.

3. Information about third-party service providers can be found on the website of the High Commission of India in the respective country.

Step 2: Compile all the required documents.

Step 3: Complete the online visa application on [https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html]

Note:

When filing the application, the applicant is required to select the purpose of travel, which would be ‘tourism, recreation, sight-seeing’.

Once the application is filled, the application ID will be generated on the website which shall be sent to the e-mail ID provided by the applicant.

Step 4: Then the applicant is required to make the requisite payment. Payment can be made either online or during the visa interview, depending on the instructions provided by the High Commission of India in the respective country.

Step 5: The applicant is required to schedule a visa interview appointment through the website of the High Commission of India or the third-party service provider.

Step 6: The applicant is required to attend the interview on the scheduled date.

Note:

The applicant is required to carry a printed copy of the online application, all required documents (both in duplicate and original), and a valid passport to the interview.

Step 7: The applicant is required to keep a track of the visa status. If required, the authorities may require the applicant to provide the additional information/documents.