Travel - Requirements to enter India

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To enter India you need a valid passport and a visa covering the whole time period you plan to stay. All visitors without exception must obtain visas at an Indian embassy or consulate abroad prior to entering the country. There are no provisions for visas upon arrival, so don't try to enter India without a visa bearing the correct validity dates and the minimal number of entries you require. Without a valid visa you are subject to immediate deportation.

If you intend to stay longer than three months in India, contact the Foreigners Registration Office on arrival. Make a declaration for extended stay periods beyond 90 days to avoid any hassel with Income Tax authorities and to prove that you are not earning your living expenses in India.

Last updated: Jan 15, 2000 - Quote from World Conference, Prashanthi Nilayam, Nov 21, 1995