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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://cibtvisas.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://cibtvisas.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 CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas handling fees.


    In order to facilitate this, please complete the CIBTvisas India Document Preparation Service Request which can be found within the CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas before 14.00 hours in order to have it returned to you that day. Once CIBTvisas 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. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas 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

Tourist Travel Requirements for an India Visa for Swiss Citizens

  1. Passport

    The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

    • Have two blank facing visa pages
    • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

  2. Photograph

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

    and

    One digital Indian passport sized photograph. The photograph must be uploaded with the online application form during the registration process and must be identical to the other photographs provided for the application. A guideline for uploading a digital photograph can be found at http://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ under the tab "Photo requirements"

  3. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

  4. Visa Application Form(s)

    One fully completed and signed application form. This form must:
    • Be completed online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
    • Be printed on two separate pages, forms that are copied back to back are not accepted
    • Be signed in the original on both pages in black ink only
    • Bear a signature that matches the applicant's passport
    • Be submitted to the Embassy within 45 calendar days of completion
    • Must match the number of entries selected on the CIBTvisas website
    • Indicate "Switzerland-Geneva" as the "Indian Mission"
    • Indicate the details of the last held passport or identity card of the applicant's previous or dual nationality, if applicable
    • Indicate the first port of entry which must match the first port of entry as shown in the proof of travel arrangements
    • Indicate under the "Previous Visit Details" the "Visa Number" and "Date of Issue" of the previous visa category, which can be obtained by contacting the Consulate of India. Applicants who have visited India before 2013 and are unable to provide this "Visa Number" must indicate "NO"
    Alternatively CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas handling fees.


    In order to facilitate this, please complete the CIBTvisas India Document Preparation Service Request which can be found within the CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas before 14.00 hours in order to have it returned to you that day. Once CIBTvisas 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

  5. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    For orders placed on the CIBTvisas 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 CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.


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

  6. Former Indian Nationals

    Under the Indian law, people of Indian origin, who have acquired foreign nationality, are required to surrender their Indian passport to the High Commission of India before submitting their visa applications. Once this process is complete, a Surrender Certificate will be issued. A copy of this certificate will need to be submitted with the application. In case the applicant does not have the Indian passports in their possession for any reason, they are required to furnish duly notarised affidavit in this regard. A police report is also required if the passport has been declared lost or stolen

  7. Charity and Media Professionals

    Visa approvals for applicants working in charity or media related professions will be referred to officials in India. As a result, processing time may extend for up to twelve weeks and additional consular fees may be charged.

    Media related professionals must provide an original letter stating that no media related work will be undertaken whilst in India

  8. Applicants of Sri Lankan Origin

    Applicants of Sri Lankan origin are required to fill in a supplementary form. Please contact CIBTvisas to request this form

  9. Holders of More Than One Valid Passport

    Applicants who have indicated in the visa application form holding a second passport must provide a copy of this passport

  10. Nationality Acquired by Naturalisation

    Applicants who acquired their nationality by naturalisation must provide the passport information of the nationality previously held. Shall the applicant not have this information on hand, a birth certificate will need to be provided.

  11. Dual Nationals

    Applicants holding a valid Pakistani passport and another valid passport must apply for their visa with their Pakistani passport.

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