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Passport/Visa
Citizens of all countries need to have a valid passport and an entry,
transit or tourist visa obtained from the Indian mission in their country.
Tourist visas are normally valid for 120 days. Those who wish to
visit neighboring countries like Srilanka or Nepal, need to obtain a
double/multiple entry visa.
Registration
All foreigners are required to get themselves registered with the
foreigners regional registration office (FRRO), which is situated in:
Level - II, East Block - 8,
R.K Puram, Sector-1,
New Delhi
Ph: (011) 6711443
Bringing in currency
Any amount in the form of currency, travelers cheques and the
like can be brought in or taken out, and while remitting money to India
the full address of the bank should be given.
Money changing
The unit of currency is the rupee and all money should be changed with
authorised money changers available at various places. You should insist
on a receipt which will help in reconverting the money whenever you desire
so.
Time Difference
The standard time for India is calculated from Allahabad, and is
common to all Indian cities. IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
Languages Spoken
English and Hindi are commonly spoken in most of the places. In hotels
and restaurants the staff speak English, while the tourist guides are also
well versant with the language. Indians being friendly by nature, help
foreigners who may not understand the local languages.
Tipping
Tipping is very common for porters in hotels as also the stewards and
bearers and tourist guides, though it is nto the practice with taxi and
auto drivers and other means of transport within the city. The standard
amount in hotels and restaurants is 10% of the total bill.
Smoking
Smoking is banned in public places, public transport and at government
offices, inside cinema halls and theatres in several cities. In several
other places, boards prominently display the ban on smoking.
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