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 16a. 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.