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India |
90 days |
India is home to over a billion people, the best cuisine and
the tallest mountain range in the world.
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- Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda can travel and stay in India for a duration of 90 days by applying for an electronic visa (e-visa).
- Antigua and Barbuda nationals are to have applied for the e-visa at least four days before travelling. The e-visa costs USD 80.
- Intending visitors are to possess a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- The importation (and exportation) of the local currency of India is pegged at INR 25,000.
- Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
- Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
- Tourists must show proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- Travellers with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Antigua and Barbuda.
- A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor has enough money to spend while in India will be required.
- Nationals of Antigua and Barbuda are not required to provide a yellow fever vaccination. They are advised nevertheless to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
- Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Antigua and Barbuda. There are international airports in St. John's and Codrington.
- Air Canada, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM and Qatar Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Antigua and Barbuda to India.
- The estimated flight duration from St. John's to New Delhi, India is 20 hours, 25 minutes, which is the same from Codrington as well.
- Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
- India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November.
- The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language. Hindi and English are however the official languages.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
- The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
- The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in India are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
- Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats.
- India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Antigua and Barbuda.
- Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
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