Can I convert tourist visa to business visa in India?
No. You can’t change an Indian tourist visa to a business visa while in India.
If you want a business visa, you will most likely need to leave India and apply for one in your home country.
The India e-Tourist visa or eTV for India is an online travel authorization. International travelers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, religious functions or a casual visit to meet their friends or relatives can apply for the Indian e-Tourist Visa through our online visa application system. A business visa, on the other hand, is meant for those who need to travel for business reasons, such as attending meetings, conferences, or doing trade and commerce.
To apply for the India Tourist eVisa, travelers need to submit the following documents:
- A valid passport with at least six months' validity and two blank pages
- An email address.
- A recent photo submitted in JPEG format.
- Travel details, including dates and purpose of visit
- Travel Health Insurance: While not mandatory for the visa application, travel insurance is highly recommended for any trip.
Applicants typically get an Indian eVisa confirmation or rejection notice within 3 to 4 business days if all of the information in the Indian eVisa is valid and all needed documents are properly uploaded.
The procedure of obtaining an e-Visa for India is simple and may be completed online. Once accepted, the e-Visa is emailed to you and must be shown at the border with your passport.