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Business Travel Requirements for an India Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   All applications are processed overseas which will incur additional courier fees

2. Visa Validity

   Visas are valid from the date of issue, not from the arrival dateBusiness visas can be valid for up to 12 months. The definite decision regarding the validity period is made by the consulate

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Contain at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

4. Copy of Passport Identification Page

   A clear copy of the information page(s) from the applicant's national passport

5. Registration Certificate

   A current registration certificate ("Meldebescheinigung") that shows that the applicant is residing in Germany.

6. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://visacentral.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.

   
   Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 5cm by 5cm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

7. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide an original Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://visacentral.ch/bcl-order to get started.

   Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided here using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
   All Business Introduction Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic mission can be found here
   

   • Be addressed to: Generalkonsulat der Republik Indien, Widenmayerstraße 15, 80538 München

8. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey
   • State the date of entry
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Be addressed to: Generalkonsulat der Republik Indien, Widenmayerstraße 15, 80538 München

9. Company Registration Document

   The Certificate of Incorporation of the Indian company

10. Visa Application Form(s)

    • Be completed online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
    • Be printed recto-verso only 
    • Be signed in the original on both sides in black ink only
    • Bear a signature that matches the applicant's passport
    • Be submitted to the Embassy within 14 calendar days of completion
    • State "Germany-Munich" under Indian Mission
    The information stated in the visa application form must match the details given in the invitation. Differences may result in rejection of the visa applicationAlternatively VisaCentral can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service in addition to all other service fees and current VisaCentral handling fees.

    
    In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral India Document Preparation Service Request which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Indian High Commission website.

    
    Online application document preparation service requests must be received at VisaCentral before 14.00 hours in order to have it returned to you that day. Once VisaCentral have completed your online application we will send it to you for your signature. An original signature is required so you will need to return the form to us by post or courier once signed

11. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

    
    For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed VisaCentral Visa Order Form which can be found in the VisaCentral Application Pack should be submitted.

    
    Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

12. Visiting Special Administrative Regions

    For visits to the restricted area of Sikkim a completed supplementary form for visits to Indian restricted areas must be attached

13. Holders of a Valid Visa

    Applicants for an Indian visa are not allowed to have any previous visa for India which is still valid.
    Disregarding this regulation will lead to an immediate refusal of the application and possibly to an entry ban for India

14. Proof of Previous Visas

    Copies of all previously granted Indian visas must be attached to the application. If a passport containing a previous visa was destroyed, a written (official) confirmation is required.

15. Former Iranian Nationals

    Former nationals of Iran must always submit a copy of their Iranian passport, irrespective of their current nationality.

16. Applicants of Chinese Origin

    Applicants who previously held Chinese nationality must provide a declaration indicating they do not hold a Chinese passport, irrespective of their current nationality

17. Additional Fees for Selected Nationals

    Other fees may be charged for former nationals of Afghanistan, China, Iran and Pakistan