For Commercial films and documentary shoots , you should submit your application to the Indian High Commission or the Indian Embassy. The Ministry of External Affairs will vet your application and grant you permission to shoot in India. On the basis of this permission you will be granted visas by the IHC / Embassy. For Commercials and documentaries, you should apply for ‘J’ Visas or Journalist Visa which is a short-term working visa. It takes approx One week to get permission.

However, for features, your application is submitted to Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, together with 4 copies of script, 4 copies of synopsis, list of equipment, passport details, list of locations, together with your application mentioning dates of shoot and a cheque for $200 towards processing your application. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to get permission . One should apply for Business visas and in some cases multiple entry Business Visas.

India accepts Carnets from around the world.