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India e-Film visafor filming in India.

The India e-Film visa is for shooting a film, series or advert in India. It needs clearance from India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and we’ll guide you through it.

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  • ClearanceFrom the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
  • Letter of intentAbout your shoot
  • Cast and crewEach needs a visa
  • We guide youThrough every step

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What it covers

Feature films and series

Shooting on location in India.

Adverts and documentaries

Commercial and documentary filming.

Not covered

  • News journalism, which needs a Journalist visa
  • Filming in protected areas without permits
  • Paid work for an Indian company

Documents you’ll need

DocumentDetailsNeeded
Passport photo pageA clear scan or photo of the page with your photo and details. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.Required
PhotoRecent, in colour, front-facing with eyes open and no glasses. Plain white or light background, no shadows or borders. We crop and resize it for you.Required
Clearance letterFrom India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.Required
Letter of intentAbout the shoot: production schedule, cast and crew coming to India, locations and any filming equipment you’re bringing.Required
UK residence statusIf you’re not a British citizen: your UK eVisa share code page, BRP or settlement document.If applicable

Upload them from your phone. We check every document and resize it to the official limits before we submit.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Answer a few simple questions and upload your photo and passport page.

  2. 2

    We check and submit

    An adviser reviews every answer, fixes photo or document problems and submits it.

  3. 3

    Receive your ETA

    Your Electronic Travel Authorisation is emailed to you once approved.

  4. 4

    Fly to India

    Print your ETA and show it at immigration, where your e-Visa is stamped in your passport.

Rules to know before you travel

How long you can stay

The dates on your e-Visa will match your approved shoot. We’ll confirm them with you.

It can’t be extended or changed

An e-Visa can’t be extended or switched to another type of visa once you’re in India, so choose the right one before you travel.

Arrive at an approved airport or seaport

You must enter India through one of the airports or seaports approved for e-Visas. All the main international airports are included, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa and Kochi. You can leave from any immigration checkpoint.

Who can’t use an e-Visa

People of Pakistani origin, anyone with a military, police or security background (serving or retired), and holders of diplomatic or official passports must apply for a regular visa instead.

Fill in the e-Arrival card

Before you fly, complete India’s free e-Arrival card online within 72 hours of arrival. It’s arrival information, not a visa. How the e-Arrival card works

No protected areas

An e-Visa isn’t valid for protected, restricted or cantonment areas. Visiting places such as parts of the North East, Sikkim or the Andaman Islands may need a separate permit.

Filming news or a documentary as a journalist?

Journalists need a regular Journalist visa. We can help.

Journalist visa

Fees

Two fees, shown separately, so you always know where your money goes.

VisaProcessing timeEntriesGovernment feeOur feeTotal you pay
e-Film visaAsk usAsk us–Call for price–

The government fee is set by India and depends on your nationality. It isn’t refundable, even if the visa is refused. Our fee is per person and includes checking your documents, fixing your photo and scans, and submitting your application.

No “express” fees. The Indian government doesn’t sell faster e-Visas, so we don’t either. Our job is getting your application right first time.

How to get an India e-Film visa

Foreign productions apply for clearance through India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting before applying for the e-Film visa. Plan this well ahead, as the clearance must be in place before you apply.

What the India e-Film visa covers

Feature films, television series, web series, adverts and documentaries shot on location in India by foreign productions. Every member of the cast and crew travelling to India needs their own India e-Film visa, and the details must match the production’s approved list.

Related pages

e-Business visaJournalist visa

Questions people ask

Do all the crew need a visa?

Yes, each member of the cast and crew coming to India needs their own visa.

How early should I apply?

At least 4 days before you arrive in India, and no more than 120 days before. We recommend applying 2 to 3 weeks ahead in case anything needs correcting.

Is the e-Visa fee refundable if I’m refused?

No. The Government of India’s e-Visa fee pays for processing your application, so it isn’t refunded if the visa is refused or you cancel your trip. That’s why we check everything before you pay it.

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