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Travel related to the South Asian country of India. Also known as Hindustan or Bharat. The country is known for its diverse geography, languages, cuisines, climate and culture.

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What is the difference between Super Value Economy, Flexi-Saver Economy, and Flexible Economy?

Air India offers the following kind of tickets in order of increasing price (top to bottom) Super Value Economy Flexi-Saver Economy Flexible Economy What is the difference between them? The Airline ...
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I want to buy 500,000 rupees' worth of sound speaker systems from India

Can I import these items from India to Bangladesh free, or do I have to pay tax, and how much would I have to pay? The value is 500,000 Indian rupees. I am from Bangladesh.
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Travel to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh

What is the easiest way to travel from large Southern cities (Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Chennai) in India to Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh? Easiest defined as not having to ...
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Need a visa to travel to India as former OCI?

My partner (Australian citizen) had an OCI card, but hasn't renewed it yet (she has a new passport). However, we need to go to India for family reasons very soon, and the OCI renewal process appears ...
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Canadian / Croatian travelling to India [duplicate]

I am meant to be travelling to India in December for a wedding. The Indian government is currently not issuing tourist visas to Canadians. I am a dual passport holder and will be travelling to / from ...
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Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun from Canada to India [duplicate]

I am an Indian resident seeking to ensure a seamless airport experience by proactively confirming details to preemptively address any potential issues. Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun with me from ...
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Are we allowed to carry airport style checked luggage when using Indian trains?

I have a luggage bag looking like this: Would it be allowed to take this with me when I board an Indian train?
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Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India?

Are there any links to forms that can be printed and filled by non-citizens entering India? And would these printed forms be accepted by the Immigration officials?
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Identifying traffic signals for colour blind people

I am colour blind and have difficulty distinguishing between red and yellow in traffic signals. However I can identify green as that is designated with a arrow symbol in Indian traffic signals. So I ...
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Is it possible to reach India from any neighbouring countries without a flight?

I am planning an overland bike journey across south Asia (beginning in Vietnam). I want to include India and Nepal in my trip. Because I'm travelling by bicycle it's difficult to include flights and I ...
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Transiting in Dubai with two separate tickets (Emirates, Spicejet) - Indian passport without US visa

I am arriving in Dubai from the US at Terminal 3 at 19:10 with Emirates airline. My onward Spicejet flight is from Terminal 1 the next day at 03:40 AM. I am an Indian citizen and won't have a valid US ...
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Indian with Sweden work permit. What are the visa requirement for a Republic of Ireland visit?

I have a valid work permit and have been working in Sweden for 6 months. I want to visit the Republic of Ireland. What is the visa requirement for this?
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Passport thread coming off from the bottom end [duplicate]

I have got the visa stamped for Schengen countries. But i noticed i have a small binding coming off from the bottom end of the passport. I have attached a pic, please refer the same. Do i need to get ...
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When can I send second application for an evisa to India?

I have an electronic visa for a year, which ends on 28 November. I want to get a visa issued for 5 years. When can I send the application for it on the website, and when will I be able to use it to ...
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Cheapest way to reach Peru from India

I want to go to Peru next year. Air fare is mighty expensive, then it struck me, it might be possible to go by ship. And it would be fun, I'd actually see ocean journey and see the geography which I ...
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Travelling during Diwali in India, good idea to book ahead?

We will be in Northern India in November 2023. We will travel by train/bus and don't plan to book hotels ahead as we like to be very flexible with our travels. The Diwali holiday is on November 12th ...
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Business Schengen Visa for Tourism Purpose

I have a mutli entry schengen visa valid until Dec 2023 which was obtained under the business visa route. I am an Indian citizen and will be travelling from here. My business trip may now be cancelled ...
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Indian senior citizens visiting Canada with a 15-hour layover at Haneda Airport and flying with ANA from Delhi to Vancouver [duplicate]

List item My parents, who are senior Indian citizens, are flying from Delhi to Vancouver with a layover of 15 hours at Haneda Airport, Tokyo. They are flying with the Japanese carrier ANA. Will they ...
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Can I Travel with this slightly Damaged Indian passport

I have a flight in 3 days and I want to confirm whether I can safely travel with this slightly damaged passwort, I didn't even noticed until yesterday that it was torn in the corner like this , I have ...
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Indian e visa ETA date of expiry

I recently applied for Indian e-visa. Date of journey date I entered on the online application was Oct 3rd,2023. However Date of ETA expiry is Oct 5th. Could this be an error. How to get this ...
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Can I import personal electronics from India to Bangladesh while traveling?

I am from Bangladesh and I am planning a trip to India. I also have a plan to buy an iPhone when I am in India, as the price in Bangladesh is higher than in India. Now, my questions are: can I get the ...
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City break during 6h transit in Delhi

My international flight should land at 8:05 at Delhi on Sunday and my domestic flight is scheduled at 14:30. I would like to visit the city as 6 hour seems like lots of time. I dont need to check in ...
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Will this be considered a damaged passport?

I originally received my passport in this condition. The outside of the front cover has a visible crease. Every other aspect is totally clean, including the biodata page, visa pages, and even the ...
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UK Visitor Visa for my mother with my husband's sponsorship was denied once

Me and my husband are sponsoring for my mother's visitor visa this time. Currently she is employed as a primary school teacher but she will be leaving her job i.e. retiring when coming to the UK. Her ...
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trying to book train tickets in india witout an indian phone number

I had an IRCTC account for years, wasnt too active. I am returning to india on a visit and trying to book tickets ahead. Changed my number on IRCTC to a foreign one, paid the 100 INR fee, but the ...
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Visiting Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota as non-Indian

Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, south of Chennai, is India's main spaceport. They have recently opened up a 5000-seat viewing gallery for launches, complete with a booking system ...
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Indian tourist visa extension for USA citizen (8 month old baby)

My baby is a USA citizen, travelled to India on tourist visa(valid till 2023).We wanted to extend his stay in India for more than 180 days. Does anyone has extend the tourist visa online? when we try ...
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Filling DS160 (B2) for a person (from India) who doesn't have proof of education

While filling the DS-160 form for B2 visa, I came across a question : Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above? My mother has completed her graduation during the ...
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Flying to India with one month left on Indian passport [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen (valid Indian passport holder.) I will be travelling to India from the gulf on a family emergency 7th of August … and I checked and saw my passport will expire in just over a ...
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Is there difference in the laws for declaring jewellary that we wear vs that which we keep in carry on?

It is a common phenomena for Indians travelling from GCC to back, to carry jewellary by wearing. I always understood it as simply done for status or maybe even aesthetics. However, recently when I was ...
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Do I need a transit visa for the connecting flight in Kuwait?

I'm travelling from Hyderabad, India, to Athens, Greece, which I have a connecting flight through Kuwait. From India to Kuwait I have booked Indigo Airlines and the connecting flight from Kuwait to ...
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Will the fact that you traveled to Pakistan be a problem if you go to India?

As I understand it India and Pakistan are at war. I have a bucket list dream to go to all three the nations on the Indian sub-continent. Is it going to be a problem if I go to India and they see a ...
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Auroville Visa Run (without flying)

What options do I have to exit & re-enter India without flying? I'm currently in Auroville, India. I have a 1-year visa, but my visa requires that I leave and re-enter the country every 6 months. ...
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Travelling from USA to India With Controlled Medications

Are you allowed to travel with a valid 30 day prescription for controlled medications from USA to India? Or are they prohibited?
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Travel to India with eVISA (internal flight)

I am travelling to India, into New Delhi which is a port of entry for an eVisa, then will take an internal flight to Jodhpur, which isn’t on the eVisa list. Will I have any issues with an eVisa taking ...
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Can I take alcohol from India to US on a flight?

A friend of mine bought a bottle of an Indian alcohol to deliver to their relative in the US. I have accepted the bottle but I don't know if I can take the bottle with me. I know I can take bottle ...
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Can I use my student ID (private school) as ID proof at the airport security and flight check in, I am an unaccompanied minor travelling domestically

I have to urgently travel to Delhi from Varanasi and the only identification proof I have is my ID card of my school (it's a private school, not a government school). I am 16 years old and travelling ...
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What are the possible options to travel by Sea cheap, fast and best from India to Thailand? [duplicate]

I am exploring various options beyond Air to travel between India and Thailand/Indonesia, as entering via road through Myanmar seems extremely difficult at this point due to ongoing Civil situation ...
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If I come from UK and I have travellers cheque how can I convert it at Mumbai airport

I am British citizen and I have a travellers cheque of 30000 thousands euro. How can I convert my travellers cheque into Indian rupees at Mumbai airport? What are the rules and regulations? If I can't ...
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Connecting from incoming international to domestic flight at CCU then to AUH, do l need to pass immigration?

I have a flight that has domestic connections before departure to a third country from India. All flights are on Indigo Air and under the same PNR. Do I need to go through immigration, or can I just ...
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Getting certified bank statements in Malaysia from India for a Japanese visa

I am a visitor in Malaysia applying for a visa for Japan. How do I get certified bank statements in Malaysia for my bank account in India?
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Travel by sea from Kochi to New York

I was wondering if it would be possible to travel from India to the United States by sea. Here are the considerations I had in mind: Is this even possible? Which companies offer passenger cruises? ...
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Do I need Singapore Transit Visa if I am travelling from India to Hong Kong?

I am an Indian national and traveling to Hong Kong from India. I have a transit at Singapore for 3 hours. I don't have to do the self-transfer. Do I need a transit visa for the same?
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India flight security checks

While booking a ticket for someone, I used her first name and husband's initials (Kalyani S) instead of her full name (Kalyani Chaudhary). Her Aadhar card and other documents provide her full name. ...
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Security after landing in Frankfurt airport

I was recently flying from the US to India via Frankfurt. After landing in Frankfurt airport, I was allowed to proceed to my gate to board my next flight. However, on the way back, all passengers on ...
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departure stamp was not affixed at Haridaspur immigration

On December 16, 2022, I passed Bangladesh immigration (Benapole) and got a departure stamp on my passport. I also got an arrival stamp on my passport at the Indian immigration (Haridaspur) desk. On ...
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Can an Indian citizen visit India with less than 6 months passport validity left? [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen working in Abu Dhabi. I plan to visit my family in India for one month in June 2023. My passport expires on 25th Sept 2023, appx 3 months after my arrival. Will I be allowed to ...
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Will I go through immigration/need a visa if I don't have checked luggage?

I have a cheap flight booked to Bangkok that connects in Mumbai where both legs are seperate bookings. According to the website I booked it through (kiwi) I will leave the transit zone in Mumbai and ...
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Is it appropriate for female tourists in India to wear ball cap style hats?

I will be traveling soon to visit India and I’m wondering if it’s appropriate for female tourists to wear ball cap style hats?
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Is it possible to obtain a transit visa and board flights with separate PNRs for travel to Italy and return from Vienna via Abu Dhabi?

I have two different PNRs for my flights and I need to travel from India to Italy via Abu Dhabi (Etihad and WizzAir) and return from Vienna to New Delhi via Abu Dhabi (Wizz Air and Etihad). I am ...
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