Embassy of India
Kabul, Afghanistan

Journalist Visa

1. Journalist Visa

J-1 - Journalist visa is granted to a professional journalist, photographer, documentary film producer or director (other than of commercial films), a representative of a radio and/or television organization, travel writer/travel promotion photographer etc. visiting India for any other purpose, such as attending a conference, tourism, meeting relatives etc.

J-2 – Journalist visa is issued to applicants (supporting crew) who intend to shoot advertisement, documentary, films etc.

Documents required for J1 visa:

• Copy of passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of proposed arrival date in India.
• Copy of E-Taskira or paper Taskira attested by National Statistics & Information Authority.
• Polio vaccination certificate
• Identity card of the organization the applicant is working for.
• A letter from the employer informing the purpose of the visit by the applicant.
• Invitation letter from an accredited media organization in India,  if any, specifically mentioning the purpose for the visit.

Documents required for J2 visa:

• Copy of passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of proposed arrival date in India.
• Copy of E-Taskira or paper Taskira attested by National Statistics & Information Authority.
• Polio vaccination certificate
• Letter of employer specifically mentioning details of the project.
• Jawaz/Business license of the concerned media house duly attested by MoFA, Afghanistan.
• Name of Indian media house / logistic support company supporting the applicant.

NOTE: Grant of any type of visa is the sole discretion of the Embassy of India, Kabul.