TRAVEL REGULATIO

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• It refers to the official document and endorsementsl (certificates)need to be completed by tourists beforel they can leave their country or enter another country.

This is in the interest of the tourists as well as the country l being visited.

l Travel agents are authorized to deal with travel documentsl with authorized money exchangers, foreign consulate l offices, passport offices, income tax offices insurance l office etc.

TRAVEL FORMALITIES

l The following are the formalities which need to l be completed by the foreign nationals before l undertaking travelling to India are as follows:-

1)passport. 2)visa. 3)health regulation. 4)special permits for restricted areas. 5)customs regulation. 6)foreign exchange/currency. 7)travel insurance.

Foreign Nationals coming to India are required to possess a genuine and valid national passport or any other l internationally recognized travel document establishing l his/her nationality and identity and bearing photographl of the foreigner.

l Nepal and Bhutan nationals if entering India by land orl air from the Nepal or Bhutan border respectively do not l require a passport for entering into India .However, they l are required to possess, authorized identity proof . Furtherl if they are entering India from a place other than theirl own country then possession of their national passportl is a must.

PASSPORT

Different categories of Visas with specific endorsement l of number of entries allowed and duration of stay inl India are mentioned on the Visa depending uponl request and subsequent decision of the Visa issuingl authority.Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require Visa to l enter India. However, citizens of Nepal &Bhutan

requirel a Visa when entering India from China.A citizen of Maldives visiting India for a short period,l up to 90 days, is exempt from the requirement of Visa,l as a special case, provided he/she holds a validl Passport issued by, or on behalf of Government of l Maldives. This Visa free entry is allowed for the tourisml purpose only.

VISA REQUIREMENT

On 27 November 2014, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) facility became operational for citizens of over 40 eligible countries, including those who are eligible for visa on arrival.

ETA is issued for tourism, visiting friends and family, short duration medical treatment and business visits. The scheme was renamed to e-Tourist Visa (eTV) on 15 April2015.

e-Tourist Visa allows arrival at the 16 airports all over India.

In January 2016 it was announced that the multiple entries will become available and that e-Tourist Visa holders will receive a gift pack on arrival.

The eTV list was extended for tourists from 37 more countries on 26 February 2016.

E-tourist visa

l The Indian government now offers two optionsl for tourists, a traditional tourist visa or an e-Touristl Visa (eTV) issued electronically.l A traditional Indian tourist visa is stamped insidel the traveller's passport. l The visa application process requires the original l passport and original signed application form alongl with all required supporting documents to be sentl to process with the Indian Consulate, so thel official visa can be issued and stamped insidel the traveler’s passport.

l This is the another travel formality should check for any l compulsory vaccinations required to protect against l disease and infection while travelling.l Travellers are given a health certificate by their doctorl or travel clinic when they receive compulsory

vaccinations.l The traveller should obtain a health certificate , providing l that they have been vaccinated for a specified infectious l disease(either yellow fever or cholera).l A valid immunization certificate as approved by WHOl should be completed and signed by competent authority.

HEALTH REGULATION FOR WHILE VISITING IN INDIA

l Every foriegner ,who desires to enter and stay inl a protected or restricted area, is required tol obtain a special permit from a competentl authority. l The application for special permits must bel referred to the ministry of home affairs for priorl approval, at least eight weeks before the datel of the expected visit.

SPECIAL PERMITS FOR RESTRICTED AREAS

Restricted / Protected Area The Protected Areas are as follows: 1- Parts of State of Manipur 2- Parts of State of Mizoram 3- Parts of State of Arunachal Pradesh 4- Whole of State of Nagaland 5- Whole of State of Sikkim 6- Parts of State of Uttaranchal. 7- Parts of State of Jammu and Kashmir . 8- Parts of State of Rajasthan. 9- Parts of State of Himachal Pradesh.

The Restricted Areas are as follows: - 1) Whole of Union Territory of Andaman and

Nicobar Islands 2) Part of the state of Sikkim

FOREIGN EXCHANGE /CURRENCY RULES

There is a limited amount of money a traveller is allowed to carry when they visiting to travel India.

travellers cheque:- it can be replaced if lost. Travellers must keep a record of individual cheque numbers and the date &place where cheques have been cashed . Cash :- carrying a small amount of local currency (it is useful some times for local transport food, drink and entrance). International transfers :- if one needs to get money sent from house, nominate a large bank in a major city to receive the funds.

Currencies Cash, bank notes, and travelers cheques up to US $1,000

or equivalent need not be declared at the time of entry. If the amount exceeds the given limit then the passenger

has to disclose in the Currency Declaration Form, the amount of foreign currency or travelers cheques brought by him at the time of arrival.

If done then there are no restrictions. This will not only enable him to exchange the currency brought in, but also to take the remaining currency way to home on departure. Any money in the form of travelers cheques, drafts, bills, cheques, etc., in convertible currencies that tourists wish to convert into Indian currency should be exchanged only through authorized moneychangers and banks.

Custom regulations Customs regulations govern the transport of articles

and species from one country to another. The regulations may protect the spread of dangerous

infectious diseases. The import and export of certain articles may be

restricted. The imports and export limits for permitted items

may be exceeded,but a duty must be paid. The duty collected by the customs officials is another

direct source of revenue for government. Personal use items such as clothes, camera and

laptop etc. Are not restricted.

CUSTOM RULES

green channel:- passengers not having any of

the dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage. red channel :- for passengers with dutiable articles or unaccompanied baggage or high-value

articles the red channel is there at service.

Custom Duties The following duty-free possessions are permissible:

clothes and jewellery, cameras and up to five rolls of film; binoculars, a portable musical instrument, a radio or portable tape recorder, a tent and camping equipment, fishing rod, a pair of skis, two tennis rackets, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 95 liters of liquor, and gifts not exceeding a value of Rs. 600 (about $20).

There is no limit to carrying items of personal effects for tourists (other than citizens of Nepalese and Bhutanese origin) coming from their respective countries. Articles that exceed the duty-free allowance and articles imported as unaccompanied baggage can be cleared on payment of duty at the rate of 61.2% ad valorem. However, cigarettes exceeding 200, cigars exceeding 50, tobacco exceeding 250 g, and alcoholic liquor and wine in excess of one litre each will attract higher duty. Separate rates of duty have been fixed for gold and silver.

TRAVEL INSURANCE TOURISTS visiting to india need to insure themselves

against any sudden and unexpected mishap,such as sickness, accident or death , which may arise when the insured person is outside his country of origin.

To get the visa travel insurance is mandatory of many countries.

Travel insurence offers travelers the oppertunity to protect themselves financially from the most common types of emergencies.

Protecting risks by travel insurance 1) Accident during the journey. 2) Theft or luggage and personal effects. 3) Health or loss of life. 4) Political or civil instability . 5) Trip interruptions due to cancelled services.

General InstructionsPAKISTANI NATIONALS Pakistan nationals other than those on Diplomatic

Visa (For Assignment), Non-Diplomatic Visa, SAARC Visa Exemption Sticker and SAU Visa are required to carry a Visa application form (duplicate copies) which will be issued in addition to regular Visa on their passport by the Indian Mission concerned.

On presentation at Immigration check post, they are issued Regular Residential Permit and are required to report at the FRRO/FRO or concerned Police Station in their places of stay within 24 hours unless and until they are officially Exempted from Police Reporting.

Citizens Of SAARC Countries Citizens of SAARC Countries categorized as Group A

(Dignitaries, Government Officials, Participants of SAARC meetings and officials of SAARC Secretariat and its Regional Canters ) who are coming under "SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme" are exempted from requirement of a visa and Police Reporting.

Citizens of SAARC Countries categorized as Group B (General/Public categories including Businessmen, Journalists, Sportsmen etc) who are coming under "Visa Liberalization Scheme" are exempted from requirement of Visa and Police Reporting.

Other countries of Afghan , Nepal and Bhutan are required some of the regulation while entering in to india.

Temporary Landing Permit A landing permit facility, upto a maximum of 03

days, can be given to a foreigner who enters India by Air or Sea, without a valid visa, under emergent circumstances (like death or sudden illness in the family) provided the Immigration officer is satisfied regarding the bona-fides of the foreigner.

A fee of US$ 40 or equivalent amount in Indian Rupees per passenger, including children is charged for the grant of landing permit.