E-Conference Visa Eligibility

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Introduction

To attend any conference, seminar or any other official meetings held in India the international participants need to obtain the Indian e-Conference Visa electronically. The e-conference visa India facility makes it convenient for a person to apply at short notice from any corner of the world provided you have the internet facility, an electronic payment method and a device to access the website online to submit the application form. Here are the guidelines to apply for this visa online.

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Eligibility and Requirements

The prospective visitors must ensure their eligibility criteria before they begin with the Indian visa application process. A valid passport for up to 6 months, return ticket for an onward or a return journey, sufficient funds to support their stay and an accommodation voucher or a sponsorship letter from the Indian conference organiser.

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Online Application

Completing the online visa application form with payment is the very first step towards obtaining an e-Conference Visa. The Government of India for this purpose offers a user friendly portal. For visa application to go through successfully and granted, applicants must divulge up to date and accurate information about everything such as purpose of visit, duration of stay, their conference details and their personal information.

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Uploading Documents

While the applicants are filling the e-visa application online, at some stage the they are required to upload their documents such passport copy, photograph and invitation letter to complete their application. The applicants shall upload a clear scanned copy bio page of the passport, a recent colour passport size photograph with light background and the sponsorship or an invitation letter from the Indian conference organiser.

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Paying Fees

The e-Conference visa fee may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant and the duration of the intended stay in India. After submitting the Indian e-conference visa and uploading the documents, the next immediate step is to pay the appropriate visa fee. All the payments are done through the electronic payment method through a secure payment gateway provided online on the application portal.

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Processing Time

The standard processing time for an e-conference visa is 4-7 business days however it may be processed and granted within 72 hours also. To avoid any unforeseen delays, It is advisable to apply well in advance. Once should plan carefully and upload clear and correct documents with the application. The processing only begins once the payment is made online, so please ensure that you made the payment as soon as visa is completed to avoid any delays.

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Visa Approval and Email Confirmation

An email confirmation shall be sent to applicant with the visa grant letter attached in the email. The e-visa grant letter shall have a photograph of the traveller. A hard copy of the visa grant letter and other necessary documents must be furnished to the authorised officer at the immigration check-points upon arrival in India.

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Arriving in India

The visitors must go through the immigration process upon arrival at the immigration check-points . The biometrics shall be captured mandatorily before the travellers can cross the immigration area. This e-Visa allows the visa holder to enter through the designated airport or seaport only in India. The immigration officer shall verify all the documents of the visitors such as the visa grant letter, passport and biometric information.

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Duration of Stay and Extensions

The maximum validity of the Indian e-Conference visa is 60 days with multiple entries permitted. Should any requirement arise for an extension to stay beyond the approved initial duration, a request can be made to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India. Any such request must be planned well in advance providing a valid reason to avoid any last minute complications.

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Features and Benefits

The streamlined and simplified e-Visa India Conference process makes it easy for the International participants to obtain the visa online for attending the conferences, seminars and other official meetings India. The effective planning with necessary documentation allows for a hassle free visa acquisition experience using the Indian online visa application process, however the guidelines provided must be followed by the applicants strictly to ensure the successful grant of the visa. Visitors can look forward to a productive and rewarding stay in the Indian vibrant conference scene with a meticulous preparation.