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Journalist Visa
Journalist Visa ('J' Visa)
Journalist visa is granted to foreigners who are professional journalists, photographers, documentary film producers or Directors (other than of commercial films), representatives of a radio and / or television organization, travel writers / travel promotion photographers, etc.
Journalist visa is usually granted for a period up to three months. For longer-term visas, please apply in advance with full justification.
Important points to be noted during visa application:
- When applying for an Indian visa, applicants are requested to disclose details of all passports (current / old) held by them. Failure to do so may result in rejection of their applications.
- Applicants are requested to ensure details entered on the Visa application form must be exactly as in the Passport or else the visa application will be rejected.
- When applying for a visa, the passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months or more. The passport must have at least three blank pages and should not be mutilated / damaged / tampered in any manner.
- Suppression of facts and information will not only result in delay or denial of visa applied for but may debar the applicant from applying under this system in future.
- Visa processing fees are not refundable. Fee should be deposited only after ascertaining that all correct and relevant details are entered in the application form.
- The acceptance of a visa application does not automatically guarantee grant of a visa. The visa application may be modified or refused by the Indian Embassy / Consulate at their discretion. Decision of the Embassy / Consulate on the matter shall be final.
- The duration and number of entries granted to the applicant will be solely at the discretion of Embassy / Consulate. No claims and correspondences shall be entertained in this regard.
- Visa is valid from the date of issue and not from the date of travel.
- It is strongly advised that applicants do not make any travel arrangements before obtaining an Indian visa. The Embassy of India or its Consulates cannot, under any circumstance, be held responsible for visa not issued in time.
- All Visa applicants including those applying for multiple entry Tourist and Business Visas are advised to give their biometrics at the time of submission of their applications.
- In case of a Minor child, a consent letter signed by both parents / if one parent, a copy of custody letter from local court is needed.
- Know your correct jurisdiction before applying, and ensure you apply at the correct SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). For more details, refer to the "How to Apply" section or "Jurisdiction" section.
- Applicants coming to the SGIVS ICAC for application submission must have a prior appointment, and must visit SGIVS ICAC at the designated date and time only, as per the appointment letter. Applicants coming in without an appointment will not be entertained.
- Fees submission at SGIVS ICAC can be made through cash.
- Consular surcharge of OMR 3 shall be levied on all visa services (except Gratis cases) and must be paid along with visa fee and SGIVS service fee, as specified in the "Fees Details" section.
- Applicants must ensure that they have all the supporting documents, as mentioned in the "Documents Checklist" section. Incomplete applications will not be accepted at SGIVS ICAC.
Advisory:
- For travel to India a valid visa along with passport is mandatory. Only categories exempted under bilateral arrangements may not need a visa. For persons of Indian origin (all categories), OCI card is mandatory.
- Foreigners can visit restricted / prohibited areas only after getting a valid permit as visa alone is not enough to visit such places.
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Follow the below steps in order to apply
- Create an account (Register yourself) on SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
- Fill the Govt of India's Online Visa Application Form. Click Here to access the Online Visa Application Portal.
- Select the REGULAR/PAPER VISA APPLICATION option.
- Click Here to view a sample online Indian Visa Application Form in German language. Klicken Sie hier, um ein Beispiel für ein Online-Visumantragsformular für Indien in deutscher Sprache anzuzeigen.
- Ensure that you select the appropriate option for the dropdown "Indian Mission/Office" as per your correct jurisdiction. To know your jurisdiction, refer to the "Jurisdiction" section.
- Print and sign your application.
- Book your appointment online at SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the SGIVS ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.
- Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section.
- Visit the SGIVS ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter.
- Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time.
- Submit your application and deposit your fees at SGIVS ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
- Enroll for Biometrics at SGIVS ICAC (if required)
- Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
- While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online.
You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.
How to apply at a glance:
1
Register on our Website
Register on our Website
2
Read our application instructions carefully,
and complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
Read our application instructions carefully,
and complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
3
Schedule Appointment
Schedule Appointment
4
Visit at your scheduled date &
time.
Visit at your scheduled date &
time.
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Submit Application & deposit Fees.
Enroll for Biometrics (if required)
Submit Application & deposit Fees. Enroll for Biometrics (if required)
6
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
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Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.
Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.
Required Documents:
- Printed copy of the duly filled online application form at the Indian Government's Visa Portal. (Applicant should sign the application on first page below the photo and on the last page at designated place).
- Original Passport with more than six months validity as on date of expected date of journey and 2 blank pages along with a photocopy of the personal information page(s).
- 01 recent photograph (51mm x 51mm). Application with wrong photo specifications may lead to rejection the application Photo specifications can be seen here.
- Self-attested photocopy of Proof of Current address in Oman (City Registration/ Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / personalauweis) of the applicant.
- Additional Form (Download Form) & Documents for Passport holders other than German nationals including proof of valid German Residence Permit / Visa:
- Copy of valid Journalist / Press ID.
- Additional Documents as given below (as applicable);
- For professional visits:
- A letter from the Employer on company's letter-head in English specifying purpose and visit dates (stamped and signed).
- For personal visits (tourism etc.);
- A duly signed undertaking from the applicant stating that the visit is only or tourism and he/she will not involved in any journalistic activities in India.
- For shooting of documentary/advertisement film;
- An application (duly stamped and signed by the employer on companies letter-head) for shooting of the documentary/advertisement film covering all the details as per Appendix XI.
- Duly stamped and singed Appendix X by the employer.
- Additional documents as available on this link
- Additional documents For Dependents (applicable only for who are accredited in India);
- In case of children: Copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant, passport copies of the parents and Consent letter signed by both parents or custody document of a local court (if applicable).
- In case of spouse: Copy of the Marriage Certificate and spouse passport copy.
- Proof of payment of the applicable fee (if made through bank transfer).
- Under Family details:The applicant must specify the previous nationality of both the parents. Applicant should not leave that blank.
- Photograph should be mandatorily uploaded before submitting the online application form.
- Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
- Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.
Important Advisory/Points
- Journalist travelling to India for any purpose may apply for Journalist Visa only.
- Tourist Visa applicants travelling by Ship, need mandatorily biometrics.
- All foreigners intending to visit India are advised to check the health regulations at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ before travelling to India.
- For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or visit at https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers.
- Stateless persons holding travel documents may also apply for visa however they are advised to apply atleast 02 months prior of desired visit as the visa takes time.
- Diplomatic/Official passport holder are advised to contact directly to the concerned Indian Embassy/Consulate for diplomatic/official visa.
- All foreigner intending to visit India are advised to carry Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if coming from Yellow Fever endemic countries or with history of travel to Yellow Fever endemic countries in the last 6 days. Any Person (excluding infants below the age of six months) arriving by air or sea or land without a certificate of vaccination is to be detained in isolation for a period of 6 days.
- All foreigners intending to visit in Restricted/Protected areas are advised to apply for the permission at https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices as only the visa and passport are not sufficient to travel in these areas. The details of restricted and protected areas can be seen at https://xn--i1b5bzbybhfo5c8b4bxh.xn--11b7cb3a6a.xn--h2brj9c/en/divisionofmha/foreigners-division/protected-area-permit-pap-restricted-area-permit-rap. The normal time processing for RAP/PAP permit is 06-08 weeks.
Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.
Fees Details
Visa Fee (applicable to German nationals and citizens of other countries, excluding nationals from countries classified as Special Category)
| Service | Duration of Visa | Visa Fee | ICWF Fee | SGIVS Service Fee | Fingerprint Biometric Fee | Facial Biometric Fee | Total Fee |
| Journalist Visa |
Up to 6 months/Single Entry (or Double Entry with HOM’s approval) |
OMR 73.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 80.55 |
Special Category Visa Fees (as per below details)
| For Nationals of Countries | Duration of Visa | Visa Fee | ICWF Fee | SGIVS Service Fee | Fingerprint Biometric Fee | Facial Biometric Fee | Total Fee |
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Japan |
Irrespective of duration and entries |
OMR 8.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 15.55 |
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Mozambique |
Up to 6 months |
OMR 201.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 208.55 |
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Up to 6 months (in Emergency) |
OMR 274.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 281.55 |
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More than 6 months up to 1 year |
OMR 274.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 281.55 |
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More than 6 months up to 1 year (in Emergency) |
OMR 274.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 281.55 |
|
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More than 1 year up to 5 years |
OMR 274.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 281.55 |
|
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More than 1 year up to 5 years (in Emergency) |
OMR 274.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 281.55 |
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Nigeria |
All type of visas irrespective of duration |
OMR 534.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 541.55 |
|
Pakistan |
All types of Visas (Rs. 100) |
OMR 2.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 9.55 |
|
Russia |
Single Entry |
OMR 37.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 44.55 |
|
Double Entry |
OMR 83.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 90.55 |
|
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Multiple Entry |
OMR 110.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 117.55 |
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Seychelles |
All type of visas irrespective of duration |
OMR 0.00 |
OMR 0.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 4.55 |
|
Ukraine |
Less than 6 months |
OMR 78.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 85.55 |
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6 months to 1 year |
OMR 119.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 126.55 |
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1 to 5 years ( Single /Double /Multiple Entry) |
OMR 183.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 190.55 |
|
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USA |
Up to 6 months Single/Double Entry |
OMR 92.00 |
OMR 3.00 |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 99.55 |
|
Gratis Journalist visa |
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, DPR Korea, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, South Africa and Seychelles |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 4.55 |
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Visa Free Countries |
Nepal and Bhutan (Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India. However, Nepalese Nationals require Visa if they enter India from China which is granted on Gratis Basis). |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 4.55 |
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Visa–on-Arrival countries |
Japan, South Korea and UAE (Only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or Regular/paper visa for India) |
OMR 4.53 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 0.01 |
OMR 4.55 |
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To ensure safe and timely return of documents, courier service is the standard mode of delivery for all applications submitted to ’s.
Courier Charges
- €26 – Within Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
- €33 – Outside Province (with Insurance & Tracking)
All applications, especially postal applications are processed with return courier service to avoid delays and ensure secure delivery.
Bank Transfer Charges
An additional €0.50 applies for payments made via bank transfer, to cover transaction fees.
Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy and Consulates in Germany reserve the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.
FAQ's for Journalist Visa
- Who is eligible for the Indian Journalist Visa?
- Journalist visa is granted to foreigners who are professional journalists, photographers, documentary film producers or Directors (other than of commercial films), representatives of a radio and / or television organization, travel writers / travel promotion photographers, etc.
- Journalists visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a Conference, tourism, meeting relatives etc.
- What is the duration of a Journalist Visa?
- Journalist visa is usually granted for a period up to three months. For longer-term visas, please apply in advance with full justification.
- Can I apply for an Indian e-visa, if I am a journalist and going to India for journalism purpose?
- Indian e-visa facility is not available for journalist visa.
- I am a journalist, but wish to travel to India for tourism. Which visa should I apply?
- Journalists on tourism to India should also apply only for Journalist Visa only.
- I intend to travel not immediately, but at a much later date. Can my visa be issued to coincide with the date of my travel?
- No. There is no system of issuing post-dated Visas and the validity of regular visas starts from the date of issue and not from the date of your proposed Entry / actual entry into India.
- I had applied for an Indian visa but I have changed my mind. Can I claim a refund of the visa fee?
- Visa fees are non-refundable. Once the visa application is accepted, the visa processing fee cannot be refunded / reclaimed even if the visa is refused / not granted or in case the application is withdrawn by the applicant.
- How do I withdraw my application and will I get a refund?
- If you wish to withdraw your application you are required to contact SGIVS ICAC (where you submitted your application) and submit your written application / request stating the reason for withdrawal. Embassy / Consulate will consider your request and it may take 1-2 working days. As per our policy, visa fees are not refundable.
- What are the regulations to apply for Indian Visa for applicants holding Dual Nationality or Dual Passport holders?
- We expect applicants holding dual nationality or dual passport holders, to use one nations passport only for travel to India. This would smoothen your immigration procedures while arriving / departing from India. Applicants are also required to declare their dual passport at relevant column in the Visa application form and both passports need to be submitted for visa processing. Applicants holding Pakistani Passport and Passport of any other country are requested to apply for visa on their Pakistan Passport only and both passports need to be submitted. Visa will be issued on the Pakistan passport only, for such cases.
Persons intending to travel India are advised the following for smooth journey:
kindly visit this website and select the “Guide for Travellers” PDF.
kindly visit this website and select the “Guide for Travellers” PDF.
- Please check the health regulations by clicking here before travelling to India.
- For immigration related queries like travelling with pet animals, traveling with medicine etc., please check with the airlines or refer to
https://www.cbic.gov.in/entities/internationalTravellers (Guidelines for online work from India for International travelers)
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