Shooting of documentary film/advertisement film - Journalist Visa

Q.  Foreign nationals coming for shooting of documentary film/advertisement film are granted
- Published on 02 Aug 16

a. Business Visa
b. Entertainment Visa
c. Journalist Visa
d. Tourist Visa

ANSWER: Journalist Visa
 
  • As per extant instructions, foreign nationals coming for shooting of a feature film/ a reality TV show and/ or commercial TV serials can be granted a Business Visa.
  • However, foreign nationals coming for shooting of documentary film/ advertisement film are granted Journalist Visa.
  • Business Visa is normally granted to a foreign national with a stay stipulation. The maximum period of stay allowed on each visit on a Business Visa is 180 days.
  • However, on e-Tourist Visa, a foreigner is permitted to undertake casual business activities and presently, the maximum period for which e-Tourist Visa is granted is 30 days.

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