Nationality: British Citizens & Non UK Residents
Visa Category: India Business Visa
Due to company restructuring, rapid visas has temporarily stopped its visa services for India, China and Russia.
If you have already sent your application to us, or have informed us that you are sending your application to us, then we will continue processing as normal.
You can use the following links to apply directly for your visa:
- India visa: http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk
- China visa: http://www.visaforchina.org.uk
- Russia visa: http://ru.vfsglobal.co.uk
For other enquiries, you can email us at
info@rapid-visas.com
Please review the following information and steps to obtain your visa
- Visa Type:
- Processing Time:
- Embassy Fees:
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- Handling Fees:
- Express Options:
- Requirements:
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- Visa Validity:
- Extra Information:
- India Business Visa
- 8 Working Days
- India Business Visa Fees (UK Nationals)
- £114 (Up to 1 Year Multi Entry Visa)
- £169 (More than 1 year Multi Entry Visa)
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- All visas are issued at the discretion of the embassy
- £35 per application
- 3 Days - £100, 5 Days - £50
(additional to the visa and standard handling fees)
- Passport (Valid for at least 6 months)
- 2 x Passport Sized Photographs (45mm x
35mm) against a white background
- 1 x Visa Form (photocopy allowed)
- Business Visas require a letter of invitation from the Indian Host
Company and Supporting Letter from Current UK Employer
- 6 Months
- Express Visas are subject to availability. Please call our office
before sending in your express applications to confirm
availability.
- For Non British Passport holders, proof of UK residence is required by providing the following two documents:
1. A utility bill, council tax slip or bank statement that is between 1 - 2 months old
2. A utility bill, council tax slip or bank statement that is between 12 - 18 months old
Unfortunately due to Indian Embassy Policy, we cannot process
the following cases:
- Persons with Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi origin – even if
holding a UK Passport
- Persons holding a Chinese or Nigerian passport
Visa Application Process:
Stage 3:
Complete both forms along with the requirements as above and send to:
Please Enclose the Necessary Fees which include:
- Embassy Fees
Service Fees
*Express Fees If requested
All Cheques Are Made Payable to: Rapid Visas Ltd
For Credit Card Payments Please see Rapid Visa Order form
As you complete your India visa form for your Indian business visa, please consider the following:
For referees in the UK section of the Indian visa form, please ensure this is completed. For the Indian referees sectkon, if you have your India business contacts address, then please put this on your India visa consulate form. If sending application to our services in London, please ensure you have the following two letters to support your Indian
application to the consulate.
Letter of Invitation: This letter must state you are being invited to India, and should contain the Indian visa applicant’s name and passport number. A sentence from the inviter requesting the issuance of your Indian business visa is also advised.
Letter of Support: the letter of support from your employer to the Indian visa consulate in London should reflect exactly the same points as the inviting letter above. Please ensure that both Indian visa letters are on company letter headed paper.