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For Indian nationals

Indian nationals travelling abroad require a valid Indian passport and travel authority for the destination country. The travel authority is normally in the form of Visa, which is obtained prior to the journey, except in case of countries where "Visa on Arrival" is available.

Indian nationals travelling abroad may also note that some countries insist on certain minimum period of passport validity for allowing entry.

For further details and updated information,

please visit
http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/instr_indians2.htm

For Foreign nationals

Foreign Nationals coming to India are required to possess a genuine and valid national passport or any other internationally recognized travel document establishing his/her nationality and identity, bearing the photograph of the individual.

Exemptions

Nepal and Bhutan nationals if entering India by land or air from the Nepal or Bhutan border respectively do not require a passport for entering into India. However, they are required to possess, authorized identity proof.

Foreigner's regional registration offices

FRRO	Narendra Singh Bundela
Telephone Number	011-26711384 (O) 011-26711348 (FAX)
Email Id	frrodelhi@hotmail.com, frrodli@nic.in, boihq@nic.in
Office Address	East Block-VIII, Level-II, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066
Contact Person at (Airport)	AFRRO Departure/Arrival, Tel. No011-011-25652389
Contact Person at Foreigners Registration Office	Incharge Foreigner's Registration Office (F&R Branch) East Block-VIII, Level-II, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. Telephone No.: 011-26711443 011-26195530, 26192634, 26171944 /Extn. 302/142/141

It is advised to visit the Contact Address section on the following link for latest & updated details.
http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/

Visa fees

The fees for getting Indian Visa vary from country to country. Please check with the Indian Embassy in the respective country for the applicable fee.

Visa on arrival

Foreigners are advised to ensure that they are in possession of a valid Indian Visa before they begin their journey to India. The Government of India currently allows "Visa on Arrival" for foreign nationals of a few selected countries.

For further details and updated information, please visit www.immigrationindia.nic.in/visa_on_arrival2.htm

Visa extension

Powers of VISA conversions and extensions to foreigners residing in India, vests with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Foreigners can approach the ministry at
Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners Division),
Jaisalmer House, 26,
Man Singh Road, New Delhi
between 10 AM to 12 Noon on all working days (Monday to Friday).

The change of VISA status from one category to another category is normally not allowed. It can be considered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, only in extraordinary circumstances.

For further details and updated information, please visit www.immigrationindia.nic.in/

All about Customs

Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods including animals, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of a country.

Clearance Channels

The baggage clearance at the major International Airports in India consist of two channels for clearance.

Green channel: not having any dutiable goods to declare.
Red channel: having dutiable goods to declare.

Remember: Non declaration & wrongful declaration of the dutiable goods may attract confiscation of goods, fine or penalty. Serious offences like attempting to smuggle Gold, without declaration may lead to arrest & prosecution. The Indian Revenue Department has specified a list of items, including the size that can now be imported duty-free as part of baggage.

Please visit the official website of Customs department, Government Of India for detailed information
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm

General Baggage RULES:

All arriving/departing passengers are requested to check with their respective airlines on the baggage rules. However, Government of India also mentions details on these rules.

General Baggage rules

Allowed baggage in weight

Baggage dimensions

Excess Pieces and weight

Oversized Baggage

Special items

Cabin Baggage

Personal items

Luggage Precautions

General Notice Of Baggage Liability Limitations

Prohibited Items in Hand Baggage

Please click on the link below for more details
http://www.cbec.gov.in/

There are several countries regarded as Yellow Fever-infected. For further details and updated information, please visit
www.immigrationindia.nic.in/

The following regulations apply to citizens of the affected countries:

(A) For entry into India:-Any person, Foreigner or Indian, (excluding infants below six months) arriving by air or sea without a vaccination certificate of yellow fever will be kept in quarantine isolation for a period up to 6 days if:

1. He arrives in India within 6 days of departure/transit from a yellow fever endemic area.
2. Has come on a ship which has started from or transited at any port in a yellow fever endemic country within 30 days of its arrival in India provided such ship has not been disinfected in accordance with the procedure laid down by WHO.

(B) For leaving India:-There is no health check requirement by Indian Government on passengers leaving India.