• 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 going for tourism purposes, may be granted a "Journalist visa" for Tourism purpose only. Visa is granted for a period up to three months. For longer-term visas, please apply in advance with full justification.
• Those going on assignments need to fill up online application for Journalist visa and fix an appointment with the Press Officer of the Embassy at email Id: pni.berlin@mea.gov.in, pni1.berlin@mea.gov.in.

Documents required

• Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months with at least two blank pages.
• One photograph. For photo requirements, visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html. Printout of the online application form duly signed.
• If the applicant is going for professional reasons:
  •  A letter from the employer specifying the exact purpose of the visit and the expected start and end dates. This letter should be on company letterhead and written in English.
  • If the applicant is going for personal reasons:
  • An undertaking stating that the applicant is going for tourism and not for reporting nor will be involved in any journalistic activity
  • If the applicant is going for documentary/advertisement shooting in India or professional work: