Visa Information
VISA is requested to all participants coming from Overseas.
Updated Procedure for e-Business Visa (e-B5V)
Please find the updated procedure for obtaining the
e-Business Visa (e-B5V) for attending ACRS 2026 in India.
Kindly note that the earlier e-Conference Visa has now been
revised to the e-Business Visa category.
All international attendees are requested to carefully follow
the updated guidelines and apply under the new visa category.
Important Information
Applicants are advised to apply under the e-Business Visa (e-B5V) category, as shown in the screenshot below for your kind reference.
Required Information
The following information is required from all international delegates:
- Name as per passport
- Nationality
- Place of Birth
- Passport Number
- Current Affiliation and Designation
- Scanned copy of the Passport
- Short CV
The conference organizer will apply for ministry approvals after collecting the above information. Kindly connect with Mr. Vikram Sharma at +91 9650422188 to submit your details. The time limit to provide the above information is 3 months prior to the conference dates.
We will apply for ministry approval after collecting the above information from you.
Documents Required for e-Business Visa (e-B5V)
Kindly apply for the e-Business Visa only once you have all these three documents. The documents will be available a couple of months prior to the conference dates.
- Letter of Invitation
- Ministry of Home Affairs Permission
- Ministry of External Affairs Permission
To get the above documents, please send your request to the secretariat email ID: secretariat@acrs2026.in .
Note
- The Ministry of External Affairs approval letter will be shared with registered attendees on their registered email IDs, and MEA will forward these to the Indian Embassy / Missions at each location.
- Kindly apply for the e-Business Visa (e-B5V) only when all the above documents are available with you. Ministry permissions are ideally received 2 months prior to the conference dates.
- Please make sure there are enough blank pages available in passports for immigration stamping. The passport should have a minimum validity of six (06) months from the date of travel/application, which is mandatory for visa processing and international travel.
Essential Contact Details Reference for the VISA Application
- Name of the Event: ACRS 2026
- Organizer's Address: Regional Remote Sensing Centre – North, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Antariksh Bhawan, Sadiq Nagar, New Delhi, India
- Dates: 12th – 16th October 2026
- Venue: Hotel Taj Vivanta, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Reference Name in India: Dr. Sameer Saran
- Contact No.: +91 9650422188
- Email ID: acrsindia2026@gmail.com
- Website: https://acrs2026.in/
Once all the required documents are available, delegates may
apply for the e-Business Visa through the official Indian Visa
portal:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Arrival Requirements for International Passengers
India e-Arrival Card
Please be advised that all foreign passengers, including OCI cardholders, are required to register for the India e-Arrival Card. Registration can be completed up to 72 hours prior to arrival.
This is a mandatory Indian Immigration procedure intended to ensure a smooth and efficient immigration process. Please complete the registration using the official e-Arrival Card website:
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/
Air Suvidha Portal for International Passengers
The Air Suvidha Portal has been activated for international passengers in connection with Ebola surveillance.
- Passengers must complete the self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal at least 24 hours before arriving in India.
- Passengers must download the completed form and carry it with them for presentation at the immigration counter.
Please complete the form through the following portal:
https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in
These procedures are recommended to help ensure a smooth process upon arrival in India.