REGISTRATION

VISA INFORMATION

To ensure a smooth arrival, please review the visa

requirements below based on your purpose of visit.

Do I Need a Visa to Enter India?

Citizens of all countries except Bhutan and Nepal require a visa to enter India. Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for tourism purposes only (not valid for business activities).

Two Main Options for Attending the Event

1. Business Visa

BIAL provides an Official Visa Invitation Letter Upon completing your event registration, BIAL will issue an official Business Visa Invitation Letter on company letterhead. This letter significantly strengthens your visa application and is accepted by all Indian missions worldwide.

To request your invitation letter, please email us at events@moodiedavittreport.com with:

  • Copy of the passport (valid for minimum 6 months from date of arrival)
  • Designation
  • Company/Organisation name
  • Purpose of visit
  • Arrival date
  • Departure date
  • Letter to be addressed to - Consulate name & address

2. Tourist Visa

Who can use it? Visitors who only plan to attend the main event sessions, exhibition, networking events, and general sightseeing may enter India on any of the following tourist visa categories:

  • e-Tourist
  • Visa (e-Visa) – Most convenient option Available to citizens of 168 countries (full list: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html)
  • Apply online, no embassy visit required.

How to Apply

For Business Visa (with our invitation letter):

  1. Register for the event and request your invitation letter
  2. Apply through the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate or authorised visa application centre
  3. Submit our invitation letter along with standard documents


For e-Tourist Visa:

  1. Visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
  2. Complete the online form
  3. Upload photo and passport data page
  4. Pay fee online
  5. Receive e-Visa by email

Important Notes for All Applicants

  • Apply at least 2–4 weeks before travel (earlier for paper visas)
  • Passport must be valid for minimum 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank pages

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