Why India
e-Conference Visa
E-VISA Guidelines for Conference VISA
Delegates travelling to India for an international conference need a conference visa, and the organiser needs clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs.
List of Documents Required for Ministry of External Affairs
Covering Letter on the Event / Conference letterhead.
Brochure indicating the theme and other details of the conference, including date, time, venue etc.
List of International Participants with details as per the format below.
Ministry of External Affairs
1. Countries Not Eligible for E-VISA
- China
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Iraq
- Iran
- Egypt
- Sudan
- Nigeria
- Turkey
2. Passport Restricted Countries
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- Turkey (Under Special Advisory)
- Canada (Special Advisory)
3. Countries Exempted for VISA
- Nepal
- Bhutan
Visa rules change — always confirm the latest eligibility on Indian Visa Online before travelling.
For more information contact ICPB.
Last updated 19 Sep 2026