No Journalistic Activities Permitted on Tourist Visa
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.
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