Embassy of India, Reykjavik, Iceland
Film Visa Film Visa

Film Visa

Visa Category - Film (F) Visa (Multiple Entry with 1 year Validity)

  • Film (F) Visa will be issued to cast and crew members of international production and official coproductions shooting a Feature Film, TV/Web Commercial Show/Series and TV/Web Reality Show/Series.
  • The permission for shooting these categories of production is granted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoI&B), Government of India. The proposals are accepted and processed by the Film Facilitaion Office (FFO). For application for permission to shoot the feature film in India, please visit: https://www.mib.gov.in/film/film-facilitation-office. The detailed Step-by-Step guide is available on the website.
  • After the shooting permission has been granted by the MoI&B, the cast and crew members of the approved project are required to apply for Film Visa.
  • Step 1 - Apply online on official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
  • Step 2 - While filling up the Visa form online please select the type of visa correctly e.g., Film Visa. Submit the signed printout of the online filled in application form along with required documents to the Consular Section at Embassy of India, Reykjavik, Tungata 7, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland. (Email : cons[dot]reykjavik[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in)
  • After online submission of the application form, no changes can be made manually/handwritten. In case of any error/changes, please fill a fresh new online application form and use that for further submission to the Consular Section at Embassy of India, Reykjavik.
  • The visa would be project specific i.e. film specific and while issuing the visa, a specific endorsement would be made on the Visa indicating the name of the project i.e. the film, for which the visa is being issued along with the name of the International Production Company.
  • Considering the fact that the cast and crew may be coming from a country which is not the same as that of the Foreign Production Company which is producing the film, the Indian Mission of that respective country would issue the Film Visa to the concerned person.
  • The maximum duration of the Visa will be for one year with multiple entry facility.
  • An extension can be granted subject to submission of a letter from the company that sought permission to shoot the film in India, in support of continued activity with regard to the shooting/ production of the film. FRRO/ FRO concerned may grant the extension of visa 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.
  • The maximum number of crew for a specific film being shot by an international production company that can be allowed under this visa will be 125.
  • The international cast and crew coming to India on a Film Visa for the film shoot shall be employed by the Foreign company seeking permission to shoot the film in India and the company shall take the responsibility for the cast and crew coming to India for filming. The foreigners coming on Film Visa will have to register himself/ herself with the FRRO/ FRO concerned irrespective of the duration of the Film Visa/ stay of the foreigner in India.
  • The foreigners being given the Film Visa may need to demonstrate that they have adequate means to support themselves in India and may need to demonstrate that they have incentive to return to their place of residence when the said Visa expires.

 

Documents required for a Film Visa :

  • Signed printout of the online filled in application form. All the personal particulars/data entries of the Visa application and signature on it should match with the current valid passport.
  • Two color photographs size 2" x 2" inch ( 51 x 51mm ) with plain white background of good quality. One color photo is required to be uploaded online with the Visa application and the other photograph with the printout of the Visa application form.
  • Original Icelandic/Foreign passport with minimum validity of 6 months and at least two/three blank visa pages on the passport. In case of Foreign passporte., other than Icelandic, please provide the additional document for status in Iceland (PR/Work Permit/Study Permit/Visa).
  • A photocopy of the data page of the passport (self attested).
  • Visa fees - Visa fee and Bank account information will be given after submission of the Visa application form at the Consular Section in the Embassy.
  • A letter from the Film Production Company stating the exact purpose of the visit and the expected dates of shooting,chosen location/places scheduled for film shooting, particulars of the cast and crew of the project. This letter should be on the Company letterhead and written in English.
  • Authorization letter/Permission letter from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India for shooting the film in India.
  • Special permits will be required for shooting in sensitive areas and areas declared as restricted/protected/prohibited areas and/or cases involving sensitive subjects.
  • Recent utility bill or Bank statement with name and address of applicant printed on it for proof of residence in Iceland (only for non-Icelandic passport holders).
  • In case required, more documents can be asked by the Embassy.