Visa Information
Updated Procedure for e-Business Visa (e-B5V)
Please find the updated procedure for obtaining the e-Business Visa (e-B5V) for attending InGARSS 2026 in India. Kindly note that the earlier e-Conference Visa has now been revised to the e-Business Visa category. All international attendees are requested to carefully follow the updated guidelines and apply under the new visa category.
Important Information
Applicants are advised to apply under the e-Business Visa (e-B5V) category, as shown in the screenshot below for your kind reference:
Required Information
The following information is required from all international delegates:
- •Name as per passport
- •Nationality
- •Place of Birth
- •Passport Number
- •Current Affiliation and Designation
- •Scanned copy of the Passport
- •Short CV
The conference organizer will apply for ministry approvals after collecting the above information provided in the acceptance mail through Google form.
We will apply for ministry approvals after collecting the above information from you.
Documents Required for e-Business Visa (e-B5V)
Kindly apply for the e-Business Visa only once you have all these three documents. The documents will be available prior to the conference dates.
- 1Letter of Invitation
- 2Ministry of Home Affairs Permission
- 3Ministry of External Affairs Permission
To get the above documents, please send your request to the secretariat email ID: ingarss2026@gmail.com
Note
- The Ministry of External Affairs approval letter will be shared with registered attendees on their registered email IDs, and MEA will forward these to the Indian Embassy / Missions at each location.
- Kindly apply for the e-Business Visa (e-B5V) only when all the above documents are available with you. Ministry permissions are ideally received 2 months prior to the conference dates.
- Please make sure there are enough blank pages available in passports for immigration stamping.
- The passport should have a minimum validity of six (06) months from the date of travel/application, which is mandatory for visa processing and international travel.
Essential Contact Details Reference for the VISA Application
Please use the following official details while filling your Indian Visa application:
Arrival Requirements for International Passengers
India e-Arrival Card
Please be advised that all foreign passengers, including OCI cardholders, are required to register for the India e-Arrival Card. Registration can be completed up to 72 hours prior to arrival.
VISIT e-ARRIVAL PORTAL →Air Suvidha Portal
Passengers must complete the self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal at least 24 hours before arriving in India and carry the completed form for presentation at immigration.
VISIT AIR SUVIDHA PORTAL →