Traveling to India on Business Visas “Appears Normal”

Nov. 3 – Since the Indian government imposed a deadline of October 31 for foreign nationals based in India to leave the country and obtain employment visas, travel into India on existing business visas “appears normal” according to foreign investment consultants Dezan Shira & Associates.

Business visas are now only supposed to be used either if in the process of setting up a business, or traveling to India to buy or sell products. “We have had about ten clients from the EU and the United States fly into India on business visas in the three days since October 31,” said Vikas Srivastava of Dezan Shira & Associates’ Mumbai office. “There does not seem to be any problem with their being processed at immigration.”

According to the firm, those traveling to India on business visas are however recommended to carry with them relevant supporting documentation. Individuals working in India are now obliged to return to their country of origin and obtain employment visas. Fines and penalties for non-compliance may be levied.

Dezan Shira & Associates provide a range of services for companies looking to undertake foreign direct investment into India. The firm also produces 2point6billion.com.