🇮🇳 India · Media / journalist
Journalist Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Press accreditation | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/journalist-visas-documentary-filming-in-india/.
- Typical processing: ~56 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Employment Visa applicants are required to submit the following documents along with the visa application: - Request from the company - A copy of contract with the company - Registration details of the Indian company and An undertaking from the Indian employer”
“Journalists, Editors/Writers of Television networks and Radio Stations traveling to India on work or vacation are required to apply along with a copy of their Media Accreditation Card and/or a document from their organization describing clearly the nature of their work and whether they are traveling”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.