India
Real-time questions and answers from travelers and expats in India.
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Do you need a return ticket or proof of accommodation to enter India?
General · Visas & Documents · today
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Does an India visa stay period run from the entry stamp date, and when must I leave India?
General · Visas & Documents · 4 days ago
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Can I carry alcohol in checked luggage and on public transport in India?
General · Transport · 5 days ago
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Which ATMs in India work for cash withdrawals with a foreign bank card, and what problems should travelers expect?
General · Banking & Money · 6 days ago
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How to get from Goa to Hampi and Murudeshwar by public transport, and is renting a scooter worth it for this trip?
General · Transport · 6 days ago
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What to do if Indian e-visa is rejected or stuck in document upload loop?
General · Visas & Documents · 7 days ago
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What to put for occupation/employment on the Indian e-visa application if you are unemployed?
General · Visas & Documents · 7 days ago
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How to tell a business UPI QR code from a personal one when paying by phone in Goa, India?
Goa · Banking & Money · 7 days ago
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Do I need a visa to transit through Mumbai airport without leaving the international transit area?
Mumbai · Visas & Documents · 7 days ago
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How to avoid crowds at Hindu temples in India (e.g. Vrindavan)?
General · General Tips · 8 days ago
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How to buy medicine (including prescription drugs) online or without a prescription in India?
General · Medical · 10 days ago
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Where to stay in Varanasi near the Ganges — budget, clean hotel recommendations?
General · Housing & Rent · 12 days ago
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Is Mumbai a good choice for a short first-time trip to India, or are other cities better?
Mumbai · General Tips · 12 days ago
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What is the 'metro is closed / you need a permit' scam near Delhi airport and railway station?
Delhi · Safety · 14 days ago
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Where to stay in Delhi for a few nights (best areas and hotels)?
General · Housing & Rent · 14 days ago
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Why do restaurants in India sometimes ignore or mis-serve foreign tourists, and how to order food correctly to avoid problems?
General · Restaurants & Food · 14 days ago
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Why do some restaurants in India (like KFC) claim to be takeaway-only even though the dining area is open with empty tables?
General · Restaurants & Food · 14 days ago
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Can tourists receive Western Union transfers in India and open a local bank account?
General · Banking & Money · 15 days ago
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What documents or proof do you need to show at Indian immigration when entering on a tourist visa (return ticket, hotel booking, funds)?
General · Visas & Documents · 15 days ago
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Can a tourist open a bank account or get a debit card in India?
General · Banking & Money · 17 days ago
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Is Agra worth visiting just for the Taj Mahal, or are there other sights?
General · General Tips · 17 days ago
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What's the best route order for a Golden Triangle + Varanasi trip in India (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi)?
General · General Tips · 17 days ago
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How to register a SIM card in India as a tourist?
General · SIM & Internet · 19 days ago
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Which India tourist visa should I get: free 30-day e-visa or paid 1-year e-visa?
General · Visas & Documents · 21 days ago
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Should you carry cash USD in India as a backup in case bank cards or digital payments stop working?
General · Banking & Money · 22 days ago
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How many days can I stay in India on a tourist visa, and when do I submit the online arrival form?
General · Visas & Documents · 23 days ago
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Should I get official written confirmation from India's FRRO before traveling if I have visa doubts?
General · Visas & Documents · 23 days ago
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When should you apply for an India e-Visa and complete the Arrival Card and Air Suvidha before your flight?
General · Visas & Documents · 23 days ago
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How to send prescription medicine or pills from India back home?
General · Medical · 26 days ago
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What vaccinations do I need before traveling to India?
General · Medical · 27 days ago
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How much layover time do you need at Delhi Airport (DEL) for international connections, and can you leave the airport during a long layover?
General · Transport · 27 days ago
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Which Indian visa do I need for business or work: employment visa, X visa, or business visa?
General · Visas & Documents · 28 days ago
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How do I get my actual Taj Mahal ticket after paying online (only a payment confirmation email arrived)?
General · General Tips · 31 days ago
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Do I need an Indian transit visa to connect through Delhi airport on a different flight (without through-checked baggage)?
General · Visas & Documents · 33 days ago
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Can you enter India with a valid e-Visa linked to an old passport after renewing your passport, or do you need to apply for a new visa?
General · Visas & Documents · 36 days ago
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What happens at an Indian airport if you have a visa violation or overstay: are you deported immediately and is your passport taken?
General · Visas & Documents · 36 days ago
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How much is a taxi to Delhi airport, and is Uber cheaper than a hotel car?
Delhi · Transport · 37 days ago
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Do you need a new India visa if you get a second passport and your old passport is cancelled or taken away?
General · Visas & Documents · 37 days ago
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Should you use a visa agent for an India visa application, and can they handle submission through the visa center or online form?
General · Visas & Documents · 37 days ago
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Where can you buy a Kindle in India, and is Amazon India reliable for electronics?
General · Shopping · 38 days ago
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Can you be denied entry to India because of an e-visa mistake, a previous overstay, or re-entering soon on a still-valid visa?
General · Visas & Documents · 40 days ago
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India visa application keeps getting rejected online — should I apply at the embassy instead?
General · Visas & Documents · 48 days ago
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How to order on Amazon India without an Indian phone number?
General · Shopping · 50 days ago
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How long does an Indian SIM card last for tourists and can you extend it beyond 90 days?
General · SIM & Internet · 50 days ago
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How long does a tourist SIM card last in India?
General · SIM & Internet · 50 days ago
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Do toll road fees get added on top of car hire with driver costs in India?
General · Transport · 53 days ago
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Can you re-enter India on an e-visa after a trip to Nepal, and is there a 2-month waiting period between entries?
General · Visas & Documents · 54 days ago
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Can you get cash rupees at a bank branch in India?
General · Banking & Money · 56 days ago
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Off the beaten path destinations in North India and Nepal
General · General Tips · 67 days ago