Conference (C) Visa 

Conference visa is generally issued to attend conferences/  seminars/workshops. Duration of visa sought may include days required for  tourism/ sightseeing in India in addition to attending the conference,  etc. Please note the validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue. 

Requirements 

• Invitation letter from the organizers of the Conference/ seminar/  workshop in India; 

• Letter of introduction from the concerned foreign company or other  institution with which applicant is associated; 

• A copy of clearance from the competent authority in India, where  applicable. 

NOTE: Citizens of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, or foreigners of Pakistani origin and Stateless persons, may apply for the said visa well  before 60 days of their scheduled journey to enable the mission to  process their visa in timely. Clearance is also required if the proposed  conference/seminar/workshop is to be held in certain areas of the  country. The organizers of the event in India should apply for  such clearances to the concerned Ministries in India well before the  date of the event. 

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