FAQ , VISA

What is the procedure for getting VISA recommendation from BIDA?

Oct 11, 2021

• Recommendation for visa is processed online.

• Upon request BIDA issues recommendation for visa based on the following documents attested by the Managing Director/ Partner/ Proprietor of the company submitted through BIDA’s OSS portal: For PI VISA:

• An application on the company’s letterhead pad,
• Copy of project registration certificate with BIDA for industrial undertaking,
• Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association of the company,
• Copy of Incorporation Certificate of the company,
• Copy of trade license,
• Copy of income tax certificate,
• Passport-size photo of the expatriate
• Photocopy of the expatriate’s full passport,
• Board resolution for engaging the expatriate mentioning salary/ honorarium and other financial benefits,
• Encashment certificate of inward remittance of minimum USD 50,000 as initial establishment cost for branch or liaison/ representative office, and locally incorporated company (if any). E2/ E3 VISA:
• Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association of the company,
• Copy of incorporation certificate of the company,
• Copy of trade license of the company
• Copy of tax clearance certificate of the company/ branch office,
• Passport-size photo of the expatriate,
• Photocopy of the expatriate’s full passport,
• Board resolution for employment of the expatriate, mentioning salary and other financial benefits and intended period of employment,
• Copy of offer/ appointment letter, service contract, or transfer order of the expatriate,
• Copy of all academic or professional experience certificate of the expatriate.