Tips for traveling to India and how to get a visa

Write down the places to visit and organize the itinerary , but keep in mind that the distances are enormous and many roads are in poor condition. In addition, the monsoon season runs from June to September or even extends until December, depending on the area, after the hottest months. Download maps and book accommodation and transportation . Here are some tips for traveling to India regarding what luggage to bring:

• Opt for the backpack.
• Wear closed shoes and socks, both to avoid rubbing and to be able to enter the temples where it is necessary to take off your shoes.
• Wear little clothing and choose lightweight, breathable fabrics.
• Choose long-sleeved clothes to avoid burns and stings, especially if you move through areas with a lot of nature.
• Because of their culture, women must cover themselves with a scarf in some shrines.
• Bring a basic first-aid kit, mosquito repellent and sunscreen.
• Save in the cloud and handy photocopies of important documentation, such as visa and passport.

We advise you to consult the travel recommendations to this country that the government gives us.

There are no compulsory vaccinations to enter this Asian country, but your vaccination center will inform you of which ones are recommended according to your circumstances and the area you visit or if you need prophylaxis. As medical care there is somewhat complicated, we advise you to always travel with medical insurance .

Indian cuisine is spicy, spicy and delicious , but do not eat at street stalls and always drink bottled water . Also, learn to haggle because they will ask you for more than the product or service is worth. Keep in mind that scams are frequent in accommodation, street food stalls and markets and in transport. For this reason, it is recommended that you inform yourself or book in advance and learn to refuse some of their offers.

Remember that if you visit natural areas, they are full of wild animals and vegetation that can also be dangerous. Therefore, enjoy the views and the relaxed atmosphere and contact with nature , but pay attention to the warning signs for possible wild animals and respect their space .

Now we will go into some aspects to take into account about the visa for India , essential to enter the country.

Tourists need the “eTourist visa” , which allows them to stay in the country for 90 days in a row. The “eBusiness visa” is only for business travelers, who can stay up to 180 consecutive days. A third type of traveler, those who travel to India for medical reasons, require the “eMedical visa” , valid for 60 days.

It is recommended to request this document once accommodation has been booked. It can be ordered months in advance or, in urgent situations, just four days in advance.

This document can be obtained online every day of the year without having to travel. It is received in a few days by email and you just have to print it on an A4 paper and take it with the passport, in addition to having the digital copy.

The passport used for the application must be valid for at least six months and have a minimum of two blank pages. You must provide the accommodation address of the country of destination. Passport photograph and a recent ID photo are also requested . The cost of the visa can be paid from simple and secure online payment methods.

After the request and payment, the document is received in PDF in a few days. If it is processed urgently, it arrives before three business days and, if not, it is received within a week .

The validity of the visa for India for tourism and business is 365 days , provided the same passport is used, which allows an unlimited number of trips within one year.

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