Passports and Visas
All foreign nationals require visa to enter India . However, there are some relaxations for Bhutanese and Nepalese nationals. Details and types of visa and the fee may be obtained from Embassy of India in your country.
Tourist Visa is normally valid for 120 days. Visa extensions can be got by applying to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi . The letter should be handed over at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office at Hans Bhavan, Tilak Bridge , near ITO. It is open from 0930 hrs to 1330 hrs and 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs. It is closed on weekends and national Holidays. Those wishing to visit a neighbouring country like Sri Lanka or Nepal , and then coming back to India , should obtain a double/multiple entry Visa.
Health Regulation
Yellow fever :
Any person (including infants) arriving by air or sea without a certificate is detained in insulation for a period up to 6 days if arriving within 6 days of departing from an infected area.
Malaria :
Risk exists throughout the year in the whole country excluding parts of the States of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim . No certificate required, but a course of anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Drinking water :
Bottled water is available and usually provided in flasks in hotel rooms. For people with delicate digestive systems. It is advisable to use bottled mineral water, this is widely available.
Facilities :
It is advisable to bring specific medicines. There are state operated facilities in all towns and cities and private consultants and specialists in urban areas
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