Trip Planning
Visas, currency, SIM cards, customs, and pre-trip checklists for visitors to India.
Arriving in India - First-Time Visitor Airport Guide
What to expect when you land in India for the first time - the e-Arrival Card, immigration, customs red and green channels, baggage, prepaid taxis and hotel pickups, and the small things that catch first-time visitors off guard.
India e-Arrival Card - Required for All Foreign Visitors
From 1 October 2025, every foreign national and OCI cardholder must complete the free online e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before flying to India. Here is what it is, who needs it, and how to fill it out.
Prescription Drugs in India - A Guide for Foreign Visitors
How foreign tourists can find their prescription medicines in India using generic names, with a reference table of common drugs and their Indian brand names, and practical tips for buying safely.
Street Smart Tips for Touring India
Practical street-smart tips for visitors to India - hotel and train reservations, handling cash, avoiding common scams, dealing with touts and beggars, and staying safe with everyday common sense.
How to Get a Visa to Visit India - Tourist Visa Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to getting a visa to visit India - the e-Visa process, document requirements, common mistakes, and tips that save first-time visitors time and money.
Contact TravelIndiaSmart.com
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Embassies in India and useful travel links
Embassies and consulates in New Delhi for visitors to India. Useful government and traveler websites. Sister page to our travel advisory page for citizens of the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Visitor questions and answers - travelling in India
Reader-submitted questions and answers on travelling in India - airline and train tickets, mobile phones, customs and jewellery, IRCTC booking, foreign tourist quota and more.
Visitor questions and answers - page 4
Reader-submitted questions on travelling and dealing with property in India - sending money out, owning agricultural land as an OCI, finding a car and driver, and a two-week south India itinerary.
Visitor questions and answers - page 3
Reader-submitted questions on travelling in India - buying a budget cell phone in India, foreign currency limits at Indian customs, and a Delhi to Taj Mahal day trip by train.
Visitor questions and answers - page 2
Reader-submitted questions on travelling in India - tight Mumbai-Delhi connections, Srinagar attractions, choosing a tour operator, visa rules for travel through Dubai.
Guide to Cell Phones in India - How to use your foreign cell phone in India
Using foreign cell phones in India. Save on roaming and long distance charges when touring India. How to get a local phone number in India. Travel advice for India . . .
Currency Exchange-India
Currency Exchange Currency exchange rules in India. Information on currency exchange rates. Currency alert on discontinued Rupee notes in India. Cashing foreign currency . . .
Foreign Exchange - Frequently asked questions . . .
Foreign exchange rules in India. How musch foreign exchange can be taken out of India. Frequently asked questions and answers on currency exchange . . .
India Visa Information - Visa on Arrival in India Facility
Visa on Arrival in India for Tourists visiting India. Map and Facts about India. Conditions of getting Indian visa on arrival at Indian airports. Visit India information . . .
Photographic Journey of India
Images of India A Photographic Journey of India Tour and Explore India through photographs of India today. Images with short commentary to help understand modern India . . .
Plan Your India Visit
Checklist to help plan for your trip to India. Everything you need to do to plan a safe and enjoyable trip to India. Complete guide for pre-planning your visit to India . . .
Restricted Tourist Areas
There are some areas in India where foreign tourists are not allowed. These areas are normally known as restricted areas. Tourists who wish to visit such areas need to . . .
Travel Advisories For Travel to India
Travel alerts for those travelling to India. For citizens of USA, Canada, UK, Australia . . . Check government travel advisory before travel to India . . .