India Business eVisa for UK Companies & Professionals
For Britain’s exporters, technology firms and consultants, the India Business eVisa is the quickest route to meetings in Bengaluru, factory visits in Pune and trade fairs in Mumbai — all without setting foot in the High Commission.
Powering the UK–India trade corridor
Following the 2025 UK–India Free Trade Agreement, bilateral commerce between Britain and India has surged across financial services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and software. The Business eVisa is the principal travel document for British professionals attending board meetings in Mumbai, supplier audits in Chennai or tech summits in Bengaluru.
Built for industry
Recognised for sales meetings, contract negotiations, recruitment drives and supplier visits.
Multiple entries
Travel back and forth between Heathrow and India repeatedly throughout the validity period.
Fast online turnaround
Typically issued well within the time it takes to fly London to Delhi.
Why UK professionals choose the Business eVisa
Six features that set the Business eVisa apart from the standard tourist authorisation.
1 or 5-year validity
Choose a one-year or five-year multiple-entry permit aligned to your commercial roadmap with India.
Multiple entry
Unlimited entries to India during the validity period — ideal for sales teams visiting clients each quarter.
Up to 180 days per visit
British nationals may stay up to 180 continuous days on each entry, perfect for longer project deployments.
Fast-track processing
Most UK applications are decided within a few working days using the standard online channel.
Covers trade activities
Valid for trade fairs, conferences, recruitment, training delivery and exploring investment opportunities.
Not for paid employment
The Business eVisa does not authorise taking up employment with an Indian employer or earning local salary.
How to apply from the United Kingdom
Four steps to a fully digital business authorisation.
Gather business details
Collect your inviting Indian company’s name, address and an invitation or correspondence reference.
Complete the form
Submit personal details, employer information and intended commercial purpose on the secure online form.
Upload & pay
Attach passport scan, photograph and business card or letter of invitation, then pay in GBP by UK card.
Travel
Print the approval email or store it on your phone and present it to immigration on arrival.
What UK delegates can do on a Business eVisa
Common commercial purposes covered by the eVisa for British nationals.
Sales & client meetings
Pitch to enterprise customers in Mumbai’s BKC, Delhi’s Aerocity or Bengaluru’s ORR corridor.
Trade fairs
Attend or exhibit at Bharat Tex, Auto Expo, India Mobile Congress and other major industry events.
Technology summits
Speak at or attend SaaSBoomi, Nasscom Tech and India’s growing AI conference circuit.
Supplier & factory visits
Audit manufacturing partners in Pune, Coimbatore, Tiruppur and the Gujarat industrial belt.
Training delivery
Deliver short-term technical or sales training to staff of Indian subsidiaries and partners.
Recruitment
Conduct interviews and assessment days at offshore captive centres on behalf of UK headquarters.
Business eVisa questions from UK firms
Any British passport holder travelling to India for sales, supplier visits, trade fairs, recruitment, training delivery or exploratory commercial discussions should apply for the Business eVisa rather than the tourist variant.
No. Paid employment with an Indian entity requires a regular Employment Visa from the High Commission of India in London. The Business eVisa is strictly for commercial visits.
Up to 180 continuous days on each entry for nationals of the United Kingdom.
An invitation letter from the Indian counterpart or a copy of your UK business card is strongly recommended and may be requested during application.
Each individual traveller must submit their own application linked to their personal British passport.
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