India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Convert a Tourist Visa to a Business Visa in India?
No. You cannot convert a tourist e-Visa or sticker tourist visa into a business visa from within India. If your purpose changes, you must leave India and apply for the correct visa (e-Business or sticker business) from outside. Choose the right category before you apply.
- Processing time
- New application from outside India
- Cost
- New visa fee
- Validity
- Per new visa
- Eligibility
- All tourist visa holders
- How to apply
- Reapply abroad
Planning matters: if there is any chance your trip involves business meetings, apply for an e-Business visa from the start rather than a tourist visa you hope to convert later.
Frequently asked questions
What if my company invites me to meetings after I arrive on a tourist visa?
You should not attend formal business meetings on a tourist visa; leave and return on a business visa.
Can the FRRO change my visa type in India?
Tourist-to-business conversions are not granted; you must reapply from outside India.