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Film Visa

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The Film Visa is for foreign nationals coming to India to shoot a feature film, reality TV show or commercial TV serial.

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  • The captured official source does not establish this rule's current effective date or supersede later policy; independent review remains pending.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Government endorsement is required: proposals are processed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Film Visa is granted only if that Ministry has approved the proposal. Prior clearance of the Ministry of Home Affairs is additionally needed only where shooting is in Jammu & Kashmir, the North East, border areas or restricted/protected/prohibited areas, or involves sensitive subjects.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The visa is film-specific; a crew cap of 125 per film applies unless a larger crew is allowed case by case. The official source does not state whether the holder may take other work, or the family position.

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  • Family position not stated
  • Other professional activity not addressed
  • Source is MHA Annex III (2020 version); later changes not verified

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The Film Visa is granted for a maximum of one year with multiple entry; the FRRO/FRO may extend it for up to one more year, with the application made at least 30 days before the approved shooting period expires. The official source does not state a longer-term residence path.

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  • No settlement pathway stated
  • Source is MHA Annex III (2020 version); later changes not verified
  • https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/AnnexIIIDetailsofVisas_20082020.pdf
    (ii) The maximum duration of the Visa will be for one year with multiple entry facility. An extension can be granted by FRRO/ FRO concerned for a maximum period of 1 year. Application to extend the period of filming must be submitted not later than thirty days before expiry date of fully approved shooting period.

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