Propel Your Business Forward with Kudrat Immigration’s Business Visa Services!
In today’s globalized economy, international business travel is essential for growth, collaboration, and market expansion. Whether you’re attending a conference, meeting clients, or exploring new ventures, a business visa is your crucial tool. At Kudrat Immigration, we specialize in facilitating smooth and efficient business visa applications, helping you seize international opportunities with confidence.
What is a Business Visa?
A business visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for individuals travelling to a foreign country for short-term commercial activities. Unlike work visas, business visas typically do not permit you to engage in paid employment in the host country. Common activities permitted under a business visa include:
- Attending business meetings, negotiations, or consultations.
- Participating in conferences, seminars, and trade shows.
- Exploring investment opportunities or setting up a business.
- Undertaking short-term training or professional development.
- Supervising installations or offering after-sales support (where permitted).
The validity, number of entries, and permitted duration of stay for a business visa vary significantly by country and often depend on the nature of your business activities.
Key Requirements for a Business Visa:
While specific documents vary from country to country, here are the general requirements you can expect:
- Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay, with sufficient blank pages for stamps.
- Completed Visa Application Form: Accurately filled out and signed.
- Passport-Sized Photographs: Recent photos adhering to specific size, background, and facial expression requirements.
- Cover Letter from Your Company (in India): On company letterhead, detailing your position, purpose of visit, duration, and outlining who will bear expenses.
- Invitation Letter from Host Company/Organization (in the destination country): On company letterhead, specifying the purpose, duration of the visit, and a detailed itinerary of meetings or activities. It should also state if the host will bear any expenses.
- Proof of Business Activity/Registration:
- For Employees: Company registration documents, recent company bank statements, and your salary slips (last 3-6 months).
- For Self-Employed/Business Owners: Business registration certificate, GST registration, partnership deed (if applicable), and personal/company IT returns for the last two assessment years.
- Proof of Financial Means: Your bank statements (last 3-6 months) or a letter from your company confirming financial sponsorship.
- Travel Itinerary: Confirmed flight bookings (round trip) and hotel reservations.
- Proof of Accommodation: Hotel bookings or a letter from the inviting company if they are providing accommodation.
- Ties to Home Country: Documents demonstrating your intent to return to India (e.g., employment proof, property ownership, family commitments).
- Travel Medical Insurance: Often mandatory, with specified minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation.
- Professional Credentials: Business card, company profile, and sometimes your resume/CV.
- Additional Documents: Depending on the country, you might need trade licenses, import/export licenses, specific approvals, or a list of attendees if for a conference.
Indicative Fees & Processing Periods (Subject to Change):
Fees and processing times are estimates and depend on the destination country, your nationality, and current consular workloads. Always consult with our experts for the most up-to-date information.
- Schengen Area (e.g., Germany, France, Netherlands):
- Fees: Approximately EUR 80 (around ₹7,200) for the visa fee, plus VFS Global service charges.
- Processing Period: Typically 10-15 working days. May vary depending on the specific embassy/consulate.
- USA (B1 Visa – Business Visitor):
- Fees: Approximately USD 185 (around ₹15,655).
- Processing Period: Primarily depends on interview appointment availability. After the interview, actual processing is usually 5-7 working days.
- Canada (Business Visitor Visa):
- Fees: Approximately CAD 100 (around ₹6,000) + Biometric Fee CAD 85 (around ₹5,100).
- Processing Period (from India): Typically 50-60 days (post biometrics submission), but can be longer.
- UK (Standard Visitor Visa for Business):
- Fees: Approximately ₹10,719 for a 6-month visa.
- Processing Period (from India): Typically 3 weeks. Priority services are available at extra cost.
- Australia (Subclass 600 – Business Visitor Stream):
- Fees: Approximately AUD 190 (around ₹10,450).
- Processing Period (from India): Generally 9-20 days.
Your Step-by-Step Business Visa Application with Kudrat Immigration:
- Expert Consultation: Schedule a consultation with our experienced team to assess your business travel needs and identify the most suitable visa category and country.
- Tailored Document Checklist: Receive a comprehensive, customized checklist of required documents specific to your destination and purpose.
- Document Preparation & Review: We assist you in meticulously preparing and reviewing all necessary documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Online Application & Form Filling: Our experts guide you through the online application process, ensuring all forms are correctly filled and submitted.
- Fee Payment Guidance: We provide clear instructions for paying the applicable government and service fees.
- Appointment Booking: We help schedule your biometrics appointment at the nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC) or consular interview (if required).
- Interview Preparation (if applicable): For countries requiring interviews, we offer personalized coaching to prepare you for common questions and scenarios.
- Application Submission: We assist with the final submission of your application, whether online or in person.
- Status Tracking: We continuously monitor your application status and keep you informed of any updates.
- Visa Collection: Once your visa is approved, we guide you on the process of collecting your passport.