Indian Ministry of Home Affairs Reaffirms No Journalistic Activities Permitted on Tourist Visa
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has noticed that foreigners coming on tourist visa are involved in coverage of events/journalistic activities.
In this context, it is stated that Tourist Visa is not the appropriate visa for such activities by the foreigners. Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners who do not have residence or occupation in India and whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. No other activity is permissible on Tourist Visa.
MHA has requested Ministry of External Affairs to convey the above to all Indian Missions/Posts abroad. All State Governments and concerned authorities in the country have also been requested to ensure strict compliance.
Source: pib.nic.in
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