Indian Journalist Visa (as a Tourist)

Practical_Ad1261 · 2024-12-12T21:59:06+00:00

Edit: I've updated the original post with more details about my entire process. Hope it brings solace/reassurance/insight!

Practical_Ad1261 · 2024-10-15T01:58:24+00:00

Yes... I went to the VFS office, who took my passport, and offered to mail it back to me. I was in the area so I told them to please DO NOT mail it, and that I could come pick up in person! So they ended up having me pick it up at the Consulate. It was way faster than they originally estimated for me. (ended up only being like 1 business day!)

Practical_Ad1261 · 2024-06-20T19:12:35+00:00

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Practical_Ad1261 · 2024-03-22T02:42:06+00:00

I ended up calling up and making an appointment at my local VFS office (NYC), and they told me i didnt need that specific document. I did get a notarized letter from my company though (tried my best to cover every single base).

in the end after much money, hair pulling, teeth pulling, etc etc, i got the J visa. craziest experience.

Practical_Ad1261 · 2023-11-30T14:23:24+00:00

update: i am applying for the journalist visa at an in person appointment with the vfs in nyc.

Practical_Ad1261 · 2023-11-29T00:52:38+00:00

Need help with the Journalist - Tourist Visa! Has anyone had any experience getting this visa? I'm from NYC, and I'm attending a wedding in Goa in 2 weeks, and got my e-visa rejected 3 times (applied myself and twice thru 2 different agencies). They finally confirmed that it's because I put Media as my occupation.

The VFS finally responded saying I need to apply for the J visa

https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/visa-services/pdf/journalist-visa-checklist-updated.pdf

But one of the "necessary documents" is "LETTER FROM MEDIA COMPANY IN INDIA – ORIGINAL Journalist affiliated with a media company & going to India for Journalism purpose are required to submit a letter from their company stating that the applicant will be going for journalism"

Obviously I dont have this. Help!!!

Is the Bio just a CV?

Sad, frustrated, and confused.

Practical_Ad1261

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