What is a Conference Visa?
A conference visa is a specialized travel permit provided by a country's government to individuals intending to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, or similar events hosted within that country. It facilitates the entry and temporary stay of foreign nationals for up to 30 days from their date of arrival.
Who is Eligible for a Conference Visa?
Here are the eligibility criteria for a conference visa:
How to Apply for a Conference Visa:
Below are the steps to apply for a conference visa:
1. Gather Required Documents:
2. Complete Visa Application Form:
3. Pay the Visa Fee:
Additional Information for India e-Visa:
Citizens of specific countries are eligible to apply for an India e-Visa. Please refer to the provided list for eligible countries.
| Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for an India e-Visa: | ||
| Albania | Andorra | Angola |
| Anguilla | Antigua & Barbuda | Argentina |
| Armenia | Aruba | Australia |
| Austria | Azerbaijan | Bahamas |
| Barbados | Belarus | Belgium |
| Belize | Benin | Bolivia |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Botswana | Brazil |
| Brunei | Bulgaria | Burundi |
| Cambodia | Cameron Union Republic | Canada |
| Cape Verde | Cayman Island | Chile |
| China | China- SAR Hongkong | China- SAR Macau |
| Colombia | Comoros | Cook Islands |
| Costa Rica | Cote d'lvoire | Croatia |
| Cuba | Cyprus | Czech Republic |
| Denmark | Djibouti | Dominica |
| Dominican Republic | Ecuador | El Salvador |
| Equatorial Guinea | Eritrea | Estonia |
| Eswatini | Fiji | Finland |
| France | Gabon | Gambia |
| Georgia | Germany | Ghana |
| Greece | Grenada | Guatemala |
| Guinea | Guyana | Haiti |
| Honduras | Hungary | Iceland |
| Indonesia | Iran | Ireland |
| Israel | Italy | Jamaica |
| Japan | Jordan | Kazakhstan |
| Kenya | Kiribati | Kyrgyzstan |
| Gibraltar | Guernsey | Isle of Man |
| Jersey | Laos | Latvia |
| Lesotho | Liberia | Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania | Luxembourg | Madagascar |
| Malawi | Malaysia | Mali |
| Malta | Marshall Islands | Mauritius |
| Mexico | Micronesia | Moldova |
| Monaco | Mongolia | Montenegro |
| Montserrat | Morocco | Mozambique |
| Myanmar | Namibia | Nauru |
| Netherlands | New Zealand | Nicaragua |
| Niger Republic | Niue Island | Norway |
| Oman | Palau | Palestine |
| Panama | Papua New Guinea | Paraguay |
| Peru | Philippines | Poland |
| Portugal | Qatar | Republic of Korea |
| Republic of Macedonia | Romania | Russia |
| Rwanda | Saint Christopher and Nevis | Saint Lucia |
| Saint Vincent & the Grenadines | Samoa | San Marino |
| Saudi Arabia | Senegal | Serbia |
| Seychelles | Sierra Leone | Singapore |
| Slovakia | Slovenia | Solomon Islands |
| South Africa | Spain | Sri Lanka |
| Suriname | Sweden | Switzerland |
| Taiwan | Tajikistan | Tanzania |
| Thailand | Timor-Leste | Tonga |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Turks & Caicos Island | Tuvalu |
| UAE | Uganda | United Kingdom |
| Uruguay | USA | Uzbekistan |
| Vanuatu | Vatican City-Holy See | Venezuela |
| Vietnam | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
For permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the following information is required from all international participants:
The conference organizer will apply for ministry approvals after collecting the above information. Kindly CLICK HERE to submit your all above details. The time limit to provide the above information is 3 months prior to the conference dates.
Documents required for an E-Conference VISA: Kindly apply for the E-Conference visa only once you have all these 3 documents. The documents will be available a couple of months prior to the conference dates.
Essential Details for Visa Application:
Please ensure to provide the above details accurately while applying for the conference visa.
Details of Visas granted by India Click here