India - Journalist visa - Service: Visa Requirements
Multiple Entry
1Required Documents
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Completed India Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the India visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
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Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records) -
Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
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Proof of residency
Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.
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Declaration Form
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Undertaking Letter
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Letter from Media Company
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Additional Documents for India
Additional forms for Documentary Film Making. These forms must be provided if applicant is going to India to film a documentary:
• Application for filming Documentaries/Commercials in India
• List of Crew members and Cinematic Equipment
• Undertaking from the Indian Employer
• Signed undertaking for filming documentaries/commercials in India
Please follow the link here for instructions on how to provide these forms. -
Proof of Immigration Status
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Address
2Consular and Service Fees
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $59 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $100.00 |
3Ship Documents
1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.
2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
The expected processing time for this visa application is 10 business days.
Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.
1Gather Documentation for a India Visa
. Completed India Visa Application
Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the India visa application form.
PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.
. Valid Passport
Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.
If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.
(Important Note: Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)
. Passport-type photograph
You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office). You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.
- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.
- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.
- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis
- Taken in the last 6 months
- Use a plain white or off-white background
. Proof of residency
Copy of driver's license or state issued ID, or ORIGINAL major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage) for the most recent month, showing the applicant's name and current address. The address must not contain a PO Box. Address MUST match home address in your applicant profile.
. Declaration Form
An original signed copy of the India Declaration Form.
. Undertaking Letter
. Letter from Media Company
Journalist affiliated with a media company and going to India for Journalism purposes are required to submit a letter from their media company stating that the applicant will be going for journalism.
. Additional Documents for India
Additional forms for Documentary Film Making. These forms must be provided if applicant is going to India to film a documentary:
• Application for filming Documentaries/Commercials in India
• List of Crew members and Cinematic Equipment
• Undertaking from the Indian Employer
• Signed undertaking for filming documentaries/commercials in India
Please follow the link here for instructions on how to provide these forms.
. Proof of Immigration Status
A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit.
. Address
2Consular and Service Fees
2.1 Consular and Service Fees
India visa fees are as below :
| # | Detail | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulate Fee | $59 |
| 2 | Service Fee | $100.00 |
3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com
3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope
Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your India Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).
3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us
Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application.
Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :
Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing
5251 DTC Parkway,
Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111