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Business Visa

Visa Requirements for CGI (Dubai)

Business Visa

General Information

Business Visa is granted to a foreign national who wants to visit India to establish an industrial/business venture or to explore possibilities to set up industrial/business venture, or wants to purchase/sell industrial products in India. This Visa is granted subject to following conditions:

  • The applicant is a person of assured financial standing and expertise in the field of the intended business.
  • The applicant is not visiting India for the business of money-lending or petty-trading, or for a full time employment in India involving payment of salary in India etc.
  • The facility of Business Visa is also extended to senior executives of firms, experts, tour conductors and travel agents, etc., visiting India in connection with work related to projects of national importance, including those undertaken by public sector undertakings, and conducting business tours of foreigners or business relating to it, etc.
  • A foreign national will have to comply with all other requirements like payment of tax liabilities etc.
  • The grant of Business Visa is subject to any instructions issued by the Government of India on the basis of reciprocity with other foreign countries from time to time.
  • The Business Visa must be issued from the country of origin, or from the country of domicile of the foreigner provided the period of permanent residence of that applicant in that particular country is for more than 2 years.
Type of Visa Purpose Documents Required

Business Visa

Issued to persons, intended to travel to India for business purposes

 Additional Documents Required
Local company NOC, Invitation letter from India & Valid Trade License copy.
  • Both letters should be in original with seal and signature (Name, Contact number and Designation of the signatory is required on both the letters).
  • NOC should state that the said person is sent on behalf of the company, the ticket, accommodation, stay, expenses are borne by the company.
  • Both letter should specify the duration of Visa and number of entries, purpose of visit (details), Description about the company and passport details of the applicant like Name, Nationality, and Passport number.
  • Both letters should mention the same purpose, duration of Visa (minimum 1 year with multiple entry) and number of entries and details.
  • Certificate of Incorporation of Indian Company is required.
  • Valid Trade License Copy of the Local Company. (If in Arabic- English Translation is required)

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements the following documents are required upon submission of application

For Pakistan National
  • Business Visa Original Invitation Letter should be attested by Chamber Of Commerce in India
  • Original NOC form the local sponsor with seal and signature of the authorized person.
  • Valid Trade License copy of the local company
  • Five Year Bank Statement with original seal
  • Local Companies audit report required.
  • Business visa applicants of Pakistan nationality can visit more than 5 places in India.
For Chinese National
  • Copy of Letter of Incorporation from Registrar of Companies
  • Copy of Certificate of Registration from Chamber of Commerce is required upon submission of application.
For GCC Nationals
  • A copy of valid UAE ID card (Emirates ID/labor card)
Business Visa for Recruitment
  • Letter from local employee sponsoring the trip stating the details of recruitment staff and details of recruitment.
  • Trade License copy of Local Company.
  • Letter of Invitation from the company in India assisting in recruitment.
  • Indian company's Trade License copy.
  • Prior approval from CGI is required
  • Power of Attorney (in duplicate) Annexure-I.
  • Demand Letter (in duplicate) Annexure-II.
  • Specimen Work Agreement for each category of workers (in duplicate) Annexure III.
  • Undertaking in case of un-skilled/ semiskilled workers. Annexure IV.
  • Company's contact details and brief history - Annexure V.
  • Consulate Permit - Annexure VI
Note:
  • Business Visa Duration is Maximum for 12 months. For One year or more than one year prior approval required from CGI DUBAI.
  • Please note that for 5 year Business visa Biometric data of the applicant is required. (For more information contact us on our Centralized Call Centre for UAE on 04 3875777)
  • Non Residents in UAE are not eligible to apply for Business Visa.
  • If holding Indian nationality previously, then Indian nationality Surrender certificate and cancelled Indian passport copy is required.
  • BLS International offers "Other Services" for the Convenience of applicants at centers.