A Conference (B-5) Visa is granted for international conferences held to discuss a particular subject, or for a seminar or workshop on a specific subject. For business meetings and board meetings of a company or organisation, apply for a Business Visa.
Documents required
- Visa application form filled in online and signed: sign in the box under the photograph on page 1 and at the end of page 2. Your signature must match the one in your passport. See General Instructions for the link to the website.
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months. The passport must be sent or brought with the application.
- A photocopy of the passport page with personal particulars, self-attested.
- Two recent photographs, 2 inches × 2 inches, light background, glued on the form. Upload the same photograph. See the General Instructions for the photo guidelines.
- Purpose letter and invitation letter from the organisers.
- Air tickets and hotel bookings (detailed itinerary of places to be visited in India).
- Copy of the Chilean RUT, self-attested.
The information on this page is indicative and not exhaustive. The Embassy of India, Santiago reserves the right to ask for additional documents or information. See the visa fee schedule for fees and how to pay.
Where to submit
In person
Consular Section, Embassy of India
971 Alcántara, Las Condes, Santiago (Chile), ZIP Code 7550427
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday, except official holidays.
By post or courier
971 Alcántara, Las Condes, Santiago (Chile), ZIP Code 7550427
Mail Box 10433, Santiago
Use a courier service with tracking and keep the tracking numbers (also for the return courier).
The Embassy of India will not accept any responsibility if a courier is lost, misplaced, damaged or delayed.
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