Business visitors going into India for negotiating of deals, market exploration may apply for a multiple journey visa up to a validity period of 5 years provided the relevant terms and conditions apply. (Note: One criteria imposed is that applicable measures concerning the protection of public health and national security  may limit the period of visa e.g. from 5 years to at most 2 years.)

Short term service suppliers who are going into India to provide a specific service (without a commercial presence) can stay for up to 90 days in single visa with possible extension for further 90 days.

Intra-corporate transferees refers to personnel from businesses operating in both countries and requires the transfer of personnel like managers, technical expertise between the two establishments. They can apply for a visa with validity period up to 2 years with possible extensions of up to 3 years at one time.

Professionals can also apply for a visa period of up to 1 year. The annex provides a list of 127 specific occupations.

All these provisions serve to increase the convenience of businesses and professionals without the hassle of going through the process of regular visa applications.