Painting in India trip

India 2008 - Travel Tips

India 2008

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Visas - Entry requirements. You must obtain a visa before travelling to India. If you arrive without a visa, you will be refused entry.
Foreign nationals arriving in India on long term multiple entry visas are required to register with the nearest
Foreigners Regional Registration Officer within 14 days of arrival.
Overstayers will be fined and may be prosecuted or detained and later deported.
They may also need to appear in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi.
The High Commission/Deputy High Commission may not be able to intervene in these cases.
Always keep a copy of your passport and your Indian visa separate from your passport, in case of loss.
For further information on entry requirements, visitors are advised to check with the Indian representation in the UK.
A list of Indian diplomatic missions overseas can be found at: Indian Diplomatic Missions.
Passports are required to be valid for a minimum of six months.
You can obtain a visa through a visa agency. They will check your paperwork and take your passport to the Embassy for you.
It costs about £70.00. We used - https://www.thevisacompany.com Less per person for several members of the same family.

Health. Local medical facilities are not comparable to those in the UK, especially in more remote areas.
However, in the major cities private medical care is available, but is expensive.
In the case of psychiatric illness, specialised treatment may not be available outside major cities.
The treatment of such illnesses may require long-term hospitalisation, which may incur large expenditure
and in many of these cases, insurance companies are reluctant to cover the cost.
There are many endemic diseases in India. You should take care with your water and food hygiene.
Mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya affect most of India.
Some innoccuations take several weeks to complete, so go as early as possible for advice.
You should seek medical advice from your doctor before travelling and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.

Money Its a good idea to notify your bank and card providers about your tavel plans. We really shopped around and
found some good deals regarding card rates. You cant take India rupee in or out of India,
you either need to take cash or travellers cheques or set up your debit and credit card to be used in India.
You can use an ATM however there are restrictions on how much money you can take out at one time. Usually £250.00 per day.
Even when you pay in shops the limit may be restricted and several transactions will need to be made to compete your purchase.
Food is very cheap, and you can eat well for a little money. Buying goods to take home is also cheap so bring a large suitcase half full.
Taxis are inexpensive and very very cheap if you are willing to share.