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About India: The Land
of Mythology
Traveler's Guide
Customs Formalities
Visitors are generally required to
make an oral baggage declaration in respect of baggage and foreign
currency in their possession. Visitors in possession of more than
US$ 10,000 or equivalent thereof as in the form of travelers'
checks, bank notes or currency notes are required to obtain a
Currency Declaration Form before leaving customs. They should fill
in the Disembarkation Card handed over to them by the airline during
the course of the flight.
There are two channels for Custom
clearance o Green Channel: For passengers not in possession of any
dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage. o Red Channel: For
passengers with dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage or high
value articles to be entered on the Tourist Baggage Re-export form.
Passengers embarking on journeys to
any place outside India from a Customs Airport/ seaport will have to
pay a Foreign Travel Tax (FTT).
Immigration Passport
Citizens of all countries require a
valid national passport or valid travel documents and valid visa.
Arrival Formalities
If the visa for a stay in India is
more than 180 days, a Registration Certificate and Residential
Permit should be obtained from the nearest Foreigner's Registration
Office within 15 days of arrival. All persons, including Indian
nationals are required to fill in a Disembarkation Card at the time
of arrival. Four photographs are also required for registration.
Foreigners registered at the Foreigner's Registration Office are
required to report any change of address.
Exit Formalities
Every foreigner who is about to
depart finally from India should surrender his Certificate of
Registration either to the Registration Officer of the place where
he/ she is registered or of the place from where he/ she intends to
depart or to the Immigration Officer at the Port / Check post of
exit from India. All persons leaving India by air, road or rail have
to fill in an Embarkation Card at the time of departure.
Visas
Requirement of Visa: Foreigners
desirous of visiting India can do so after obtaining a visa from the
Indian Mission in the country of their residence. They should
possess a valid National Passport. Various categories of Visa exist,
which are TRANSIT VISA, LANDING PERMIT FACILITY, TOURIST GROUPS,
BUSINESS VISA, STUDENT VISA, CONFERENCE VISA, EMPLOYMENT VISA etc.
You are requested to get in touch with the nearest Indian consulate.
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