India visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 30 days, Indonesia citizens can visit India by applying for an electronic visa. 
  • Visitors are advised to have applied for the e-visa, at least four days before departure. 
  • The e-visa allows citizens of Iceland to gain entry to India through 28 airports and 5 seaports.
  • All tourists are to show 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.
  • Although nationals of Indonesia are not be required to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate, nevertheless, they are advised nevertheless to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
  • Travellers from Indonesia with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • The import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
  • Also, the importation and exportation of the local currency of India are set at a maximum of INR 25,000.
  • Visitors must show evidence 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.
  • A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor has enough money to spend while in India will be required.
  • Minors from Indonesia travelling alone to India are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
  • Tourists from Indonesia entering India with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Indonesia
  • Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Indonesia. There are international airports in Tangerang City and Kota Batam.
  • Malindo Air, SriLankan, China Southern and Singapore Airlines are some of the airlines that fly from Indonesia to India.
  • The estimated flight time from Indonesia to New Delhi, India is 9 hours, 15 minutes.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can 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.
  • Cows do wander freely in the streets of India even in major cities. They are harmless, so tourists are advised to give them room. Also, Indians value their cows and respecting these cows can prevent a bad relationship with the locals.
  • 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). Indonesia is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India.
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get street foods in India?

Street food is like a culture in India and it is one of the things foreigners enjoy about the country. Every city has its speciality when it comes to street food, like chole (chickpeas) in Punjabi to Pani Puri in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

Can I bring food to India?

Yes, just like most countries in the world, you can travel to India with food, as long as it is well packaged, although there are a couple of food items that their importation is prohibited.

Can you put toilet paper down the toilet in India?

Flushing down used toilet papers in India is not advisable, because of the sewerage system in India is not that great,  and the toilet paper may do far more damage than good. It is best to trash them in a bin.

What do India produce?

India is seen as a leading producer of lemons, oil-seeds, bananas, mangoes and papayas, and also known as the second-largest producer of wheat, rice, sugar cane, many vegetables, tea, cotton and silkworms and more.