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. Carry attested photocopies of your travel documents such as your passport and visa in person and keep the originals in a safely locked baggage.

You must carry some identification on you at all times. On arrival in India , foreign nationals are required to fill up a Currency Declaration Form along and a Disembarkation Card besides making an oral declaration of the luggage they're carrying. Tourists traveling to India with a visa permit for 180 days need to obtain a Registration certificate and residential permit and submit four passport size photographs for the same. The registration certificate has to be returned to the issuing authority while leaving the country.

Foreign tourists can make payments through traveler's cheques, credit cards or foreign currency. Indian rupees can be used in case of proof of legal currency exchange. Air / rail or travel tickets should only be bought from an authorized travel agent only. It is advisable to drink packaged mineral water bottles that are available all over India .

You are advised to carry your medication with you. Avoid hot spicy food. Those touring attractions in restricted areas such as Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland must procure special Restricted Area tour permits that are issued by authorized India Tourist Offices. All the government and administrative offices in India work from 0930 to 1700 hours on weekdays.

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