TRAVEL REGULATIONS FOR VISITING IN INDIA

1. TRAVEL
REGULATIONS FOR
VISITING IN INDIA

2. DURING ARRIVAL OF FOREIGNERS IN INDIA
Immigration check is carried out all passengers at the
port of arrival in India.
On arriving in India, the foreigners are required to
furnish the true information on the disembarkation
card(arrival card)as to his name and nationality, age ,
sex , place of birth and address or intended address in
India.
Immigration check includes checking of all travel
related documents and finally stamping the passport
of the foreigner.

3. BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Set up by 1971 government of India.
To undertake the immigration function of the
country.
Facilitation service at airports and work relating to
registration of foreigners.
There are 86 check posts all over in India.
FRRO(Foreigners Regional Registration Office)is the
primary agency to regulate the registration , stay ,
departure , and also recommending the extension of
stay in India.

5.  It refers to the official document and endorsements
(certificates)need to be completed by tourists before
they can leave their country or entering to another
country.
 This is in the interest of the tourists as well as the country
being visited.
 Travel agents are authorized to deal with travel
documents
with authorized money exchangers, foreign consulate
offices, passport offices, income tax offices insurance
office etc.
TRAVEL FORMALITIES

6. The following are the formalities which need to
be completed by the foreign nationals before
undertaking travelling to India are as follows:-
1)passport.
2)visa.
3)health regulation.
4)special permits for restricted areas.
5)customs regulation.
6)foreign exchange/currency.
7)travel insurance.

8.  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 and bearing photograph
of the foreigner.
 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 . Further
if they are entering India from a place other than their
own country then possession of their national passport
is a must.
PASSPORT

10.  Different categories of Visas with specific endorsement
of number of entries allowed and duration of stay in
India are mentioned on the Visa depending upon
request and subsequent decision of the Visa issuing
authority.
 Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to enter India.
However, citizens of Nepal & Bhutan require a Visa when
entering India from China.
 A citizen of Maldives visiting India for a short period, up to 90
days, is exempt from the requirement of Visa. This Visa free
entry is allowed for the tourism purpose only.
VISA REQUIREMENT

12. On 27 November 2014, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
facility became operational for citizens of over 40 eligible
countries, including those who are eligible for visa on arrival.
 ETA is issued for tourism, visiting friends and family, short
duration medical treatment and business visits. The scheme
was renamed to e-Tourist Visa (eTV) on 15 April2015.
 e-Tourist Visa allows arrival at the 16 airports all over India.
 In January 2016 it was announced that the multiple entries
will become available and that e-Tourist Visa holders will
receive a gift pack on arrival.
 The eTV list was extended for tourists from 37 more countries
on 26 February 2016.
e-tourist visa

13.  The Indian government now offers two options
for tourists, a traditional tourist visa or an
e-tourist Visa (eTV) issued electronically.
 A traditional Indian tourist visa is stamped inside
the traveller's passport.
 The visa application process requires the original
passport and original signed application form
along with all required supporting documents
to be sent to process with the Indian
Consulate, so the official visa can be issued
and stamped inside the traveller's passport.

15. This is the another travel formality should check for any
compulsory vaccinations required to protect against
disease and infection while travelling.
Travellers are given a health certificate by their doctor
or travel clinic when they receive compulsory
vaccinations.
The traveller should obtain a health certificate ,
providing
that they have been vaccinated for a specified
infectious disease(either yellow fever or cholera).
A valid immunization certificate as approved by WHO
should be completed and signed by competent
authority.
HEALTH REGULATION FOR WHILE VISITING IN INDIA

16. Every foreigner ,who desires to enter and stay in
a protected or restricted area, is required to
obtain a special permit from a competent
authority.
The application for special permits must be
referred to the ministry of home affairs for
Prior approval, at least eight weeks before
the date of the expected visit.
SPECIAL PERMITS FOR RESTRICTED AREAS

17. Restricted / Protected Area
The Protected Areas are as follows:
1- Parts of State of Manipur
2- Parts of State of Mizoram
3- Parts of State of Arunachal Pradesh
4- Whole of State of Nagaland
5- Whole of State of Sikkim
6- Parts of State of Uttaranchal.
7- Parts of State of Jammu and Kashmir .
8- Parts of State of Rajasthan.
9- Parts of State of Himachal Pradesh.

The Restricted Areas are as follows: -
1) Whole of Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands
2) Part of the state of Sikkim

18. FOREIGN EXCHANGE /CURRENCY RULES

There is a limited amount of money a traveller is allowed to
carry when they visiting to travel India.
travellers cheque:- Travellers must keep a record of individual
cheque numbers and
the date &place where
cheques have been cashed .
Cash :- carrying a small amount of local currency
(it is useful some times for local transport
food, drink and entrance).
International transfers :- if one needs to get money sent
from house, nominate a large bank
in a major city to receive the funds.

19. Currencies

Cash, bank notes, and travellers cheques up to US $1,000
or equivalent need not be declared at the time of entry.

If the amount exceeds the given limit then the passenger
has to disclose in the Currency Declaration Form, the
amount of foreign currency or travellers cheques
brought by him at the time of arrival.

20. Custom regulations

Customs regulations govern the transport of articles and
species from one country to another.

The regulations may protect the spread of dangerous infectious
diseases.

The import and export of certain articles may be restricted.

The imports and export limits for permitted items may be
exceeded, but a duty must be paid.

The duty collected by the customs officials is another direct
source of revenue for government.

Personal use items such as clothes, camera and laptop etc. Are
not restricted.

21. 
CUSTOM RULES
green channel:- passengers not having any of
the dutiable articles or
unaccompanied baggage.
red channel :- for passengers with dutiable
articles or unaccompanied
baggage or high-value articles
the red channel is there at
service.

22. Custom Duties

The following duty-free possessions are permissible: clothes
and jewellery, cameras and up to five rolls of film; binoculars,
a portable musical instrument, a radio or portable tape
recorder, a tent and camping equipment, fishing rod, a pair of
skis, two tennis rackets, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 95 litres of
liquor, and gifts not exceeding a value of Rs. 600 (about $20).

23. TRAVEL INSURANCE

TOURISTS visiting to India need to insure themselves against
any sudden and unexpected mishap, such as sickness, accident
or death , which may arise when the insured person is outside
his country of origin.

To get the visa travel insurance is mandatory of many
countries.

Travel insurance offers travellers the opportunity to protect
themselves financially from the most common types of
emergencies.
Protecting risks by travel insurance
1) Accident during the journey.
2) Theft or luggage and personal effects.
3) Health or loss of life.
4) Political or civil instability .
5) Trip interruptions due to cancelled services.

24. Citizens Of SAARC Countries

Citizens of SAARC Countries categorized as Group A
(Dignitaries, Government Officials, Participants of SAARC
meetings and officials of SAARC Secretariat and its
Regional Canters ) who are coming under "SAARC Visa
Exemption Scheme" are exempted from requirement of a
visa and Police Reporting.

Citizens of SAARC Countries categorized as Group B
(General/Public categories including Businessmen,
Journalists, Sportsmen etc) who are coming under "Visa
Liberalization Scheme" are exempted from requirement of
Visa and Police Reporting.

Other countries of Pakistan , Afghan , Nepal and Bhutan
are required some of the regulation while entering in to
India.

25. Foreigners holding PIO cards
PIO – (Person with Indian Origin).
The foreigners holding PIO cards can gain
entry into India if valid PIO card is
presented along with the valid new foreign
passport .

26. Temporary Landing Permit

A landing permit facility, up to a maximum of 3
days, can be given to a foreigner who enters India by
Air or Sea, without a valid visa, under emergent
circumstances (like death or sudden illness in the
family) provided the Immigration officer is satisfied
regarding the bona-fides of the foreigner.

A fee of US$ 40 or equivalent amount in Indian
Rupees per passenger, including children is charged
for the grant of landing permit.

27. Thank you
MOHAMED RASHID NK