Foreign Exchange

Foreigners in India can carry forex in any format - travelers' checks, currencies, or International credit cards. Travelers Checks are easily exchangeable for cash in major hotels, shopping outlets, moneychangers, banks etc. Credit cards are accepted in all major stores and hotels and even big restaurants welcome them. Payments for normal expenses need to be made only in Indian rupees (INR), except at some hotels, which accept foreign exchange.

Visa & Equipment Endorsements All foreign nationals entering India, while applying for the visa stamping from their home country, should request for an endorsement on the visa to exclude them from a separate registration in India. Otherwise, visitors staying for more than 14 days will be expected to register themselves in India. We suggest that you voluntarily ask for endorsement on your passport for all electronic equipment in your possession to avoid any customs related problems on departure from India. Detailed baggage rules and other information of interest including tourism related matters are also covered well on Indian Counsulate

Access to e-mail In keeping with the IT revolution in India, use of and access to the Internet is expanding rapidly. Cyber Cafes abound and provide you immediate access to the net. In case you wish to access a proprietary email system using dial-up networking, most large hotels would be happy to provide you telephones with data ports in your room.

Mobile Communications You can hire cell phones or buy prepaid cards at the domestic airports or at mobile support centers in most major cities and tourist destinations in India. India uses the GSM standard for mobile communications; hence we suggest that you check out the compatibility of your instrument with GSM, in case you wish to use it in India. Typical cell phone rentals in India vary between INR 100 and 150 per day.

Tourism:

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