Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | No |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least 190 days required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteCertain parts of the country have been designated protected or restricted areas that require special permits and in some cases prior government authorization. Intent to visit a specific restricted region should be indicated when applying for a visa and a permit will be granted to visit that region only. An additional form must be completed. Passengers are advised to check with the tourist board for up-to-date information before departure.
Types of Visa and CostTourist visa
: £30 (multiple-entry; six months); £50 (multiple-entry; one year).
Business visa: £105 (one year); £160 (more than one year).
Transit:
£15 (single/double-entry). Restricted/protected area permit: £20. Prices for certain other nationals vary, nationals are advised to contact the embassy to check cost.
ValidityTourist: six months or one year for multiple entry.
Transit: maximum stays of 15 days within three months.
Business: three or six months, or up to two years for multiple entry.
Applications to:Embassy or high commission (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see
General Info. There are also Indian Visa Application Centers in London, Birmingham and Edinburgh.
Working Days RequiredPersonal applications can normally be processed the same day. Applications made at the visa centers will take at least 2-3 working days. Postal applications take a minimum of 10 working days. Where referrals are required, applications may require 20-25 working days.
WarningMost visits are trouble-free.
Following the terrorist attacks between 26 and 30 November, Mumbai is returning to a degree of normality. Visitors should however exercise caution around large public gatherings.
Visitors are advised against all travel to or through rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir (other than Ladakh), and all but essential air travel to Srinagar. There is a high level of conflict and terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir (excluding Ladakh). Jammu City is somewhat safer but attacks still occur.
It is advised against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan other than travel across the international border at Wagah.
It is advised against all but essential travel to Imphal (by air) and against all travel in the rest of Manipur and Tripura. Kidnapping, banditry and insurgency are rife throughout the north eastern region, particularly in Assam.
Following a threat from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena that British Nationals 'will not be allowed to walk on Mumbai roads', visitors should avoid all demonstrations in the city until the situation has been clarified.
There is a high threat of terrorism throughout India. Attacks have targeted public places, including places of worship. They could also target places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers. Visitors should be aware that attacks have previously taken place over local holidays, including India's Republic Day on 26 January.
On 13 December 2007, a train traveling from Dibrugarh to Guwahati was the target of a bomb blast, which resulted in five deaths. A group known as the Adivasi National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attack. On 23 November 2007, there were a series of explosions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The areas targeted were the local courts in Faizabad, Varanasi and Lucknow. Latest reports state at least 7 fatalities with many more injured. On 14 October 2007, a blast in a multiplex cinema in Ludhiana, Punjab, killed six people and injured at least 30 others. On 30 September 2007, at least six people were killed and over 30 were injured in bombings in the northeastern state of Assam.
Since July 2006, there have been terrorist attacks in major cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad. Visitors should be vigilant in all parts of India.
On 24 November 2007, riots broke out in the city of Guwahti (Assam) and two people were killed. Travelers are advised to monitor the local media carefully whilst in the area. A number of strikes have been called at short notice by different political groups in Darjeeling and the surrounding hills of North Bengal, resulting in severe transport disruption in the region. On strike days it is strongly recommended that visitors avoid any political rallies since violence could occur
.There is a possible threat to tourists in Goa from the local movement against Special Economic zones (SEZs). Visitors in Goa should monitor the media and be vigilant when they are out.
Penalties for trafficking, dealing and using illegal drugs are severe.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Yes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No* | |
Health CareHealth care facilities are limited and travelers are strongly advised to take out full comprehensive medical insurance before departing for India. It is advisable to bring specific medicines from the UK. There are state-operated facilities in all towns and cities and private consultants and specialists in urban areas.
On leaving India: Visitors leaving for countries which impose health restrictions on arrivals from India are required to be in possession of a valid certificate of inoculation and vaccination.
Note* Any person (including infants over six months old) arriving by air or sea from an infected country must obtain a yellow fever certificate (includes passengers who have been transit in a country in the endemic zone).
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