All sportspersons going to India for participation in non-commercial sporting events, the officials / coaches and trainers accompanying the players need to apply for Business visa.

Documents Required:

• Completed and signed visa application form with photo uploaded vertically.
• Original passport valid for at least six months from the date of travel.
• Two photographs (2”X2”). Photographs can be cut with scissor to bring to the required dimension if it is large. If you do not have two identical photographs as you uploaded online, please make sure that you are providing your latest and similar matching photographs. [For detailed photograph specification, visit https://www.cgiauckland.gov.in/content/Photo-Spec-FINAL.pdf]
• Visa fee as per the fee schedule given at the link: Visa Fee
• Additional form for non-New Zealand nationals / those holding dual nationality available at 
  https://www.cgiauckland.gov.in/content/Addition-form-to-be-filled-by-Non-NZ-passport-holders.pdf. 
• A copy of the clearance granted by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Home Affairs and Political Clearance by MEA are required in addition to documents indicated at Sl. No. 3 above, as applicable.

Visa for commercial sports events such as Indian Premier League, Indian Soccer League must apply for Business Visa.

Foreign sportsmen who are given contract for a specified period by the Indian Clubs/organizations must apply for Employment Visa.