NEW DELHI: India is all set to issue multi- city, multiple-entry business visa to businessmen of SAARC nations, including Pakistan, beginning April 1, 2016.
The business visa, to be called ‘India Business Card’ is expected to be granted for a period of up to five years or for a shorter duration as per the requirement of the businessmen of SAARC countries.
“Printing of the ‘India Business Card’ has been ordered in the India Security Press in Nashik. We are planning to launch it by April 1,” a senior Home Ministry official said.
Pakistani entrepreneurs seeking special business visa, known as ‘India business card’, for SAARC nations should run an enterprise worth one crore Indian rupees and should have an annual income of at least 10 lakh Pakistani rupees to be eligible for a three-year multiple entry card.
The other condition is that one should be a member of any Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan that is recognised by India. (AGENCIES)
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