The information and documents required for applying Business Visa

Please make sure to read all the general information before applying for a Visa. All details and steps for submission of the visa application are available at CLICK HERE  before applying for Visa.

APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION 2-4 WEEKS BEFORE THEIR FLIGHT.

Applicants can apply either for e-Business Visa online  or Regular Business Visa  through the Embassy.

Procedure ( CLICK HERE ) for Regular Business Visa through the Embassy of India, Bogota:

List of documents required:

(a) The original passport with a minimum validity of one (1) year with at least three continuous blank pages and a copy of the first page of the passport.

(b) Duly filled application form (Apply Online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html )  with signatures and photo uploaded. White background photo uploaded into the system. White background photo 5 × 5 cm pasted to the form. It has to be signed on both pages (in the 2 spaces required).

(c) Letter of Invitation from the company in India. The letter should have complete address, signature of representative, email ID and contact phone number.

(d) Submit all or at least one of the following documents from the Indian company: Certificate of Incorporation, Registration under the Companies Act, Proof of registration under State Industrial Department, or Export Promotion Council.

(e) Letter from the Colombian company, indicating the applicant's designation, along with the duration and purpose of the visit to India.

(f) Personal bank statements of the past three months with a minimum balance of COP 6,000,000 for Colombian nationals / USD 2,000 in case of Ecuador nationals.

(g) In case your company/spouse/parents will be responsible for your expenses, please attach a notarized letter stating responsibility for trip expenses along with a copy of the company registration, marriage certificate/birth registration and the bank statements of the person/company sponsoring the trip.

(h) Flight reservation/itinerary or copy of air ticket.

(i) Copy of International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. People traveling to India must present their International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate irrespective of age (only children below 6 months are exempted). This certificate can be current or expired. Not having this requirement exposes the Applicant to being returned or quarantined in a health center. The Embassy of India will not be responsible in case any person is detained by the Migratory Authorities due to lack of Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. No letters from Doctors/organizations recommending such exemptions are entertained.

(j) Signed Consent Format (Download here).

(k) Applicant with dual nationality must attach a copy of the non-applying passport. Please note that the applicant can choose the passport to apply with.

(l) Original bank deposit slip/payment receipt, as applicable, for the prescribed Visa fee.

(m) All visa applications must be accompanied by travel insurance for the period of time that the person is visiting India.

(n) To return Passport outside Bogotá, applicants have to provide the complete address, including ZIP code (www.codigopostal.gov.co), to which applicants want their passport returned. Applicants opting for courier service have to pay the DHL charges separately.

(o) For Business (Sports) Visa: In respect of all International Sports Events, the organizer shall submit the proposal for holding the International Sports Event to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for prior clearance. Visas to the participants of such events will be issued only on production of the requisite clearance from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

PAYMENT OF VISA FEES:

(a) Applicants are advised to refer to the latest Visa Fee Chart and payment procedure before making payment. For details of applicable Visa Fees and the payment procedure, please CLICK HERE .

(b) Applicants are requested to ensure that the prescribed Visa fee is paid as per the latest payment procedure specified on the above page.

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