FAQs
11. Is a Passport required for the Andaman Islands?
The short answer is "No." Indians do not need a permission, passport, or visa to access the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
For Indians
Make sure you have a valid government-issued ID, such as an Aadhar Card, Passport, or Voter ID, as it is required for admission and other activities, including hotel check-ins.
For Foreigners
All foreign travelers traveling to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are required to obtain a RAP (Restricted Area Permit). This is a 30-day permit issued to non-Indians on arrival at Port Blair Airport. In addition, foreign nationals must be in possession of a valid Indian visa prior to arrival in India to ensure smooth entry into the Andaman Islands (Please note that no hotel in the Andaman Islands will provide accommodation to foreign nationals without a RAP. Hence, obtaining this permit is a mandatory formality).
12. What is the weather like in Kerala?
Kerala has a wet maritime climate with significant rainfall during the summer monsoon season (June to August), however in the east, a drier tropical climate prevails. The average daytime temperature in the plains ranges from 82°F to 90°F (28°C to 32°C), while in the highlands it drops to about 68°F (20°C). In summer, Kerala experiences strong winds, storm surges and cyclone-induced downpours, while winters are much cooler and calmer.
13. How to reach Arunachal Pradesh by flight?
Owing to its mostly mountainous terrain, Arunachal Pradesh doesn’t have its own airport. If you want to fly to Arunachal Pradesh, there are two options: the Lilabari Airport in North Lakhimpur and the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, both located in Assam. Of these, Lilabari Airport is the closest to Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. There are flights four days a week, mainly from Guwahati and Kolkata.
14. Do Ecuadorians need a visa for India?
Yes. Ecuadorian nationals contemplating a trip to India must first get an Indian eVisa. This India visa permits Ecuadorians and others to enter the country for brief periods of time. These short term stays range between 30, 90 and 180 days per visit depending on the purpose of visit.
The visa available to Ecuadorian citizens for visit to India under the electronic India Visa or Indian e-Visa regulations are for Tourist purposes, Business Visits or Medical Visit (both as a Patient or as medical attendant / nurse to the Patient) to visit India.
15. Where can I exchange currency in Bangalore?
If you are preparing to come to Bangalore to travel, work, etc., one of the essential things to do is exchange foreign currency. You can easily find good places for currency exchange in Bangalore. Here are some suggestions for the best places to exchange currency in Bangalore:
BTM 1st Stage - Travellers seeking for currency exchange in Bangalore can find BTM 1st Stage to be an appropriate venue. It is a residential and business hub.
16. Can I exchange currency at Bangalore airport?
Yes, you may exchange currencies at the Bangalore airport. There are generally several currency exchange counters in the arrivals and departure areas. Exchanging money at Bangalore airport is now quite convenient and easy, helping you save maximum time and procedures compared to exchanging foreign currency at banks.
17. Can I use PIO card to travel to India?
Yes. All OCI/PIO card holders are permitted to travel to India irrespective of their nationalities.
A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) means a foreign citizen (except a national of Pakistan, Afghanistan Bangladesh, China, Iran, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Nepal):
who at any time held an Indian passport;
who or either of their parents/ grand parents/ great grandparents was born and permanently resident in India as defined in Government of India Act, 1935 and other territories that became part of India thereafter provided neither was at any time a citizen of any of the aforesaid countries ( as referred above);
18. How to travel to India from Luxembourg?
The distance between Luxembourg and India is 6318 km.
The fastest flight from Luxembourg to India is Luxembourg to New Delhi. It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Luxembourg to India, including transfers. There are extremely few nonstop flights from Luxembourg to New Delhi. As a result, you will need to take connecting flights. Airlines operating flights to India are Air France, Turkish Airlines, Multiple Airlines, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa.
19. Why to visit Leh Ladakh?
Ladakh is the farthest northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent, surrounded by Pakistan to the west and China and Tibet to the north and east. The region, surrounded by the spectacular Karakoram Mountains and Zanskar Range, is one of the most attractive parts of the Greater Himalayas.
20. Who can apply for an emergency visa for India?
Applicants who are eligible or authorized to apply for the Emergency Indian Visa:
Foreign citizens with minor children, either the child's mother or father, have Indian citizenship.
An Indian citizen is married to a foreign citizen.
A single foreigner with tiny children who has an Indian passport.
Students who are foreign citizens and one of their parents holds Indian citizenship.
Service passport holders work in government international organizations in India, as well as accredited diplomatic posts and consulates.