To obtain an Indian Business Visa, you will need to send:

• A completed Indian Visa Application Form printed from this Website only. If you are unable to download our application call us and we will send you one by mail. The application may be filled out by hand. Please ensure the signature is identical to the one on your passport.
• Two recent, quality, identical passport photographs (45mm x 35mm) taken against a white background (the background must be white!) and affixed to the space indicated on the application form.
• Your valid original passport(s). It must be valid for at least the next 6 months, with at least two blank pages remaining. Note: If your passport has been recently renewed, you will also need to post your older, expired passport.
• A Visa Authorization Letter or Invitation letter from a business. A Business invitation letter from a business in India is acceptable for applying for a business visa, however it must be a formal letter on the company’s letter headed paper which states:
  • The visitor’s name
  • Date of birth
  • The visitor’s passport number
  • Nationality
  • Intended date of visit
  • Purpose of the visit
• An Invitation letter from the UK company. It must be a formal letter, signed and on the company’s letter headed paper, addressed to the High Commission of India, London or its respective consulates, and state the following:
  • The visitor’s name
  • Date of birth
  • The visitor’s passport number
  • Nationality
  • Intended dates of travel
  • Purpose of the visit

• Non-UK nationals will also need to provide a copy of the following documents as proof of his/her stay in the UK for more than 2 years:

  • Stamp of Indefinite stay. OR
  • Utility bills pertaining to current month, AND one for at least two years back (but not older than 30 months).
  • Utility Bills include only Landline Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water, Council Tax
  • Bills and tenancy agreements, bank statements/credit card statements will NOT be considered as proof of stay.
  • Mix and match of the utility bills are not acceptable.
  • In absence of 2 years residence proof in UK, case to be treated as Non UK National

Please note: If your passport is less than 6 months old please include your previous passport with the application.

Important Note: Both the UK letter Indian authorization letter must contain your passport number and be addressed to the High Commission of India, London.