Consulate General of India - Dubai : Journalist Visa

Journalist Visa

Journalist Visa

Type of Visa	Purpose	Documents Required
Journalist Visa	Journalist visa is given to persons working with media as journalist / press editor / press writer / photographer	Properly filled up online application form (ONE SET) with signature of the applicant – (www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa) 2 recent Passport size photos (51mm x 51mm) not older than Three months, no uniform, with white background with DARK DRESS and frontal view. Eyebrows should be visible. Ears, forehead chin to be completely visible In case of locals wearing qandoura the background should be in light blue. Clarity of the photo is very important - Edited, blurred or unclear photos should not be accepted. Original passport with photocopy of current and old passports with valid UAE residence visa page Letter from employer stating purpose of visit. Copy of Journalist accreditation card or Press ID. For photographers/cameraman – List of equipment's being carried by him/her For Documentary/Filmmakers – Document mentioning the synopsis of the documentary crew list, filming locations. Prior approval from CGI Dubai is required

Please ensure the following while submitting your Indian visa application.

6 months validity should be there in the passport
Minimum 2 blank pages in the passport
GCC nationals must provide a copy of a valid photo ID issued from UAE
UAE residents with Abu Dhabi or Al-Ain issued visa residing in Dubai/Northern Emirates must provide a copy of residency proof in their name (Tenancy contract, Electricity bill).
The validity of the visa is effective from the date of issue.
The Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents.
Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.
Applicants are requested NOT to finalize their travel plans before their applications have been accepted by the Indian Visa Application Centre for issuing the required visa.