Visa Information

All You Need to Know About the Conference Visa

What is a Conference Visa?
A conference visa is a specialized travel permit provided by a country's government to individuals intending to attend conferences, seminars, workshops, or similar events hosted within that country. It facilitates the entry and temporary stay of foreign nationals for up to 30 days from their date of arrival.

Who is Eligible for a Conference Visa?
Here are the eligibility criteria for a conference visa:

  • Participants invited to attend conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
  • Speakers invited to present research papers, lead sessions, or deliver talks.
  • Delegates representing governmental bodies, international organizations, or NGOs at international conferences.
  • Organizers, administrative staff, and technical support personnel involved in managing the conference.

How to Apply for a Conference Visa:


Below are the steps to apply for a conference visa:

1. Gather Required Documents:

  • Valid passport with at least six months validity beyond the intended departure date.
  • Visa application form (available on the embassy or consulate's website).
  • Invitation letter from the conference organizers detailing the event and also Indian Govt. approval from the conference Organizers.
  • Proof of conference registration or participation.
  • Passport-sized photos meeting host country specifications.
  • Travel itinerary (flight reservations, accommodation details).
  • Proof of sufficient funds for expenses during the visit.
  • Travel insurance (if necessary).

2. Complete Visa Application Form:

  • Fill out the visa application form accurately, providing all requested information.
  • Some countries offer online application forms, while others may require paper applications submitted in person or through a visa processing centre.

3. Pay the Visa Fee:

  • Pay the visa application fee according to the host country's regulations, which may vary based on visa type and duration.

Additional Information:

Citizens of specific countries (as follows) are eligible to apply for an India e-Visa.

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for an India e-Visa:
Albania Andorra Angola
Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Argentina
Armenia Aruba Australia
Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas
Barbados Belarus Belgium
Belize Benin Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina Botswana Brazil
Brunei Bulgaria Burundi
Cambodia Cameron Union Republic Canada
Cape Verde Cayman Island Chile
China China- SAR Hongkong China- SAR Macau
Colombia Comoros Cook Islands
Costa Rica Cote d'lvoire Croatia
Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic
Denmark Djibouti Dominica
Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia
Eswatini Fiji Finland
France Gabon Gambia
Georgia Germany Ghana
Greece Grenada Guatemala
Guinea Guyana Haiti
Honduras Hungary Iceland
Indonesia Iran Ireland
Israel Italy Jamaica
Japan Jordan Kazakhstan
Kenya Kiribati Kyrgyzstan
Gibraltar Guernsey Isle of Man
Jersey Laos Latvia
Lesotho Liberia Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar
Malawi Malaysia Mali
Malta Marshall Islands Mauritius
Mexico Micronesia Moldova
Monaco Mongolia Montenegro
Montserrat Morocco Mozambique
Myanmar Namibia Nauru
Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua
Niger Republic Niue Island Norway
Oman Palau Palestine
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay
Peru Philippines Poland
Portugal Qatar Republic of Korea
Republic of Macedonia Romania Russia
Rwanda Saint Christopher and Nevis Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Samoa San Marino
Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia
Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore
Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands
South Africa Spain Sri Lanka
Suriname Sweden Switzerland
Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania
Thailand Timor-Leste Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos Island Tuvalu
UAE Uganda United Kingdom
Uruguay USA Uzbekistan
Vanuatu Vatican City-Holy See Venezuela
Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe

Once all the documents are in place, you need to apply for e-Conference Visa through this Link
(https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html)

To get Government of India approval, the following information is required by the conference organizers from all international delegates:

  • Full Name (as per passport)
  • Father's / Husband's name (Full Name)
  • Nationality
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Passport Number
  • Passport expiry date
  • Passport place of issue
  • Passport date of issue
  • Passport issuing authority
  • Address – As per passport
  • Credentials or professional details (organization name with designation and address)
  • Email id:
Please note that you need to apply for your visa (CCC-2024 organizing committee does not apply for your visa) . The above information you provide will be used only to get the Indian government approval which you need during your visa application.

Some Details for your Visa Application:
  • Name of the Event: 6th Biennial International Scientific Meeting, Comprehensive Cataract Conference, CCC 2025
  • Organizer name: Dr Namrata Sharma
  • Organizer's Address: *Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India*
  • Email: secretariat.ccc2025@gmail.com
  • Phone: -
  • Dates: 07 – 09 November, 2025
  • Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, India
For any further assistance and information, you can directly contact by email: namrata.sharma@gmail.com, radhika_tan@yahoo.com