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India Travel Information

All travel information to be used for guidance purposes only

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Hindi, 18 other official languages. English widely used
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialling Code: 91
Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit recommended, temporary licence available from local authorities on presentation of National licence
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR 1 = 100 Paise)
Emergency Services: Police: 100. Fire: 101. Ambulance: 102
Clothing: Lightweights for most of the year with warmer clothing between Nov-Mar. Rainwear is required between June and October during the monsoon season

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health Risks: Malaria exists all year below 2,000 metres except in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir and Sikkim. Rabies.
Compulsory Vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving:
a) within 6 days from an infected area
b) has been in transit in an infected area (except those who while in transit through an airport in an infected area, remained within the airport during the period of their entire stay)
c) has come on a ship that started or disembarked at any port in an infected area up to 30 days before arrival in India (unless it has been disinfected)
d) has come on an aircraft which has been in an infected area and has not been disinsected.
Exempt infants under 6 months. Note: When a case of yellow fever is reported from any country, that country is regarded as infected.
Recommended Immunisations: Cholera*, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, Japanese B encephalitis*, malaria, polio, TB*, tetanus, typhoid, rabies
*recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION

Passport General: Required by all, except holders of photo identity cards for nationals of India and Nepal, provided travelling by air from Nepal.
Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of travel
Visa General: The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of India
2) Nationals of Bhutan & Nepal, except if arriving from China
3) For stays up to 90 days by nationals of Maldives
4) Holders of a re-entry permit issued by India
Visa Notes: Tourists should apply for a tourist visa in preference to an ordinary visa