Travel Resources
All visitors to India must be in possession of a valid passport.
All visitors also need visas, except citizens from Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.
Carry your passport with you at all times. Visas can be obtained from the Indian Embassy or High Commission in your home country.
Visas are usually issued without much difficulty if you meet the application requirements. These are: sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, a valid passport, ID photos, and a company letter for business travelers. The length of visas varies, allowing visitors to stay in India for anything from 15 days to six months.
In addition to a visa, you may need a special permit to visit certain protected or restricted parts of the country, such as areas in Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman Islands, Lakshadweep and some northeastern hill states. Permits are available at foreign registration offices, immigration offices, and Indian Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions. For Sikkim you will need a trekking permit. If you have a visa for Bhutan, you'll also need a transit permit to cross the border. This permit is available from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Consult the nearest high commission, embassy or consulate in your own country for further details.
