DPIIT launches a digital sponsorship letter generation module under e-Production Investment Visa (e-B4 Visa)

Module to help Indian companies generate sponsorship letters for inviting foreign professionals in National Single Window System.

Initiative Overview
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has launched a digital sponsorship letter generation module for the e-Production Investment Visa (e-B4 Visa).
- This module is integrated into the National Single Window System (NSWS), enabling Indian companies to invite foreign professionals for production-related activities.

Purpose of the e-B4 Visa
- A new sub-category of Business Visa created to streamline entry for foreign experts.
- Covers activities such as:
- Installation & commissioning
- Quality check & essential maintenance
- Production operations
- IT & ERP ramp-up
- Training programs
- Supply chain development
- Plant design & bring-up
- Senior management visits

Key Features of the Module
- Instant Sponsorship Letter Generation: Indian companies and LLPs can digitally generate letters via NSWS.
- Auto-Authentication: Uses existing databases like MCA and GSTN, removing the need for line ministry approval.
- Integration: Sponsorship letters carry a unique ID, which foreign professionals reference when applying for visas on the e-Visa portal.
- Simplified Process: Recommendation requirements from line ministries have been eliminated, making the process faster and more transparent.

Impact
- Enhances ease of doing business in India by reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
- Supports PLI and non-PLI businesses in engaging foreign specialists.
- Strengthens India’s position as a global production hub, aligning with reforms in the visa regime.

This reform is significant because it shifts India’s visa framework toward a business-friendly, digital-first model, making it easier for companies to bring in specialized talent.