BUSINESS VISA

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A business visa is granted to a foreigner who wish to visit India to establish industrial/business venture or exploring of such possibilities,   sale or purchase of products, participate in the technical/commercial meetings, participate in industrial fairs etc. In case of  long term visa over 6 months the maximum period of stay  in India is limited to 6 months.       

Documents required

1. Documents indicated in the General requirements of  Visas

2.  Applicants for Business Visas have to submit two letters in original addressed to Consul General of India, Milan and not addressed to the applicant or its sponsoring company , one from the Company in Italy (in English only) sponsoring them and another from the Company in India inviting them, stating the nature of business to be carried out. Both the letters should specify the period with justification for which the visa is required.

3. Please note that both the above  letters must be addressed to the Consulate General of India, Milan not to the applicant

4. Please check if additional documents are required for foreign nationals and dual nationality citizens.