Visa category guide
A business visitor visa lets you travel for work-related activity without joining the local workforce: meetings, negotiations, site visits, trade fairs and conferences. The key line is simple — you can do business there, but you cannot be employed there.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-10-13
Typical stay
Days to weeks per trip
Work allowed?
Business activity only, not employment
Key document
Invitation letter from host company
Entries
Multiple-entry common for frequent travellers
Overview
Business visitor visas exist so that companies can trade across borders without each trip turning into an employment visa. You stay on your Indian employer’s payroll, you travel for a defined business reason, and you return.
The documents that make or break the application are the two letters: a covering letter from your Indian employer explaining who you are and why you are going, and an invitation from the overseas company or event organiser. They must tell the same story — same dates, same purpose, same company names.
Frequent travellers should ask about multiple-entry visas. Several countries grant longer multiple-entry business visas to people with a clean travel history.
At a glance
Dark marker = this category. Light dots = the other 11 categories. Positions are a typical, qualitative comparison and vary by country.
Visas in this category
Open any guide for permitted activities, full documents, process steps, refusal reasons and FAQs.
Flowchart
The general path most applications in this category follow. Exact steps differ by country.
Will a local company pay you, or will you deliver hands-on work?
Yes
You likely need a work visa
No
A business visitor visa fits
Confirm the activity
Meetings, conferences and site visits qualify. Hands-on work, installation or paid services may need a work visa.
Get the invitation
Host company or organiser letter with dates, purpose and who pays costs.
Get the employer letter
Your company confirms your role, salary, leave and that you return.
Apply & attend biometrics
Online form, fee, and appointment if required.
Travel & keep records
Carry both letters; entry officers may ask about your plans.
Compare
| Visa | Best for | How you usually apply |
|---|---|---|
| Business Visa | Professionals, entrepreneurs and company representatives travelling for business without being employed locally. | Online eVisa, embassy sticker visa, or sponsor-based application with an invitation letter. |
| Conference & Event Visa | Delegates, speakers, exhibitors and attendees of a specific event. | Online or embassy application supported by event registration or an invitation. |
A Krosz visa expert can match your trip to the right category and checklist.
Documents
A starting checklist for this category. Your destination and visa type decide the final list.
Passport
With sufficient validity and blank pages.
Invitation letter
From the host company or event organiser.
Employer covering letter
On letterhead: role, purpose, dates, who funds the trip.
Company documents
Registration, GST or incorporation proof for your employer.
Financial proof
Personal and/or company bank statements.
Event registration
Conference or trade-fair confirmation where relevant.
Avoid refusals
For Indian passport holders
FAQ
Tell us where you're travelling and our visa experts will guide you on the right visa and documents.
Explore
Travel & visitor visas
Holidays, short stays and visiting family
Work & skilled visas
Employment, sponsorship and skilled work
Nursing & care pathways
Named routes for nurses and care workers
Student & exchange visas
University, school and exchange programmes
Family & partner visas
Partners, spouses and eligible relatives
Investor & founder programs
Investment, startups and business ownership
Permanent residence
Settlement and long-term immigration
Transit visas
Travel through a country en route elsewhere
Digital nomad & remote work
Work online while living abroad
Protection & humanitarian
Humanitarian and protection pathways
Other named pathways
Specific roles and circumstances
Krosz is a private visa & travel assistance service — not a government website, agency or embassy. Visas are granted solely by the relevant government authorities.
Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Rules change — confirm the current requirements for your destination before applying. Last reviewed: 2026-10-13.
We use cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We don't sell your data. See our Cookie Policy.