India visa requirements for Italians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Italians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Italy can visit India for a period of 90 days by applying for an e-visa. The e-visa costs about US$80.
  • Visitors are advised to have applied for the e-visa, at least four days before departure. 
  • Italians with the e-visa can gain entry to India through 28 airports and 5 seaports.
  • All visitors 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.
  • 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.
  • Travellers visiting India with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Minors visiting alone are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
  • Tourists from Italy are advised to get treated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
  • Italians visiting India with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Italy.
  • Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Italy. There are international airports in Rome and Milan.
  • Air India, Kuwait Airways, Aeroflot, Alitalia and SWISS are some of the airlines that fly from Italy to India.
  • The estimated flight time from Rome to New Delhi, India is 7 hours, 30 minutes, and from Milan, it is 7 hours, 55 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Visitors 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.
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Italy.
  • Indians use a head wobble to mean "yes" or agree to something and also as a form of greeting. Learning to do this could benefit a visitor's interaction with the locals
  • Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
  • 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.
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indian famous for?

India is known for Culture (India is probably the most culturally diverse country in the world), Cricket (India has one of the most cricket frenzy populations in the world), Festivals (India celebrates more festivals than probably any other nation in the world), Spirituality and Jewelry.

Can I drink tap water in India?
No, because most of India's tap water is unfit for consumption. Restaurants will offer treated drinking water, but it's advisable for visitors to always drink bottled water. 

How do foreigners greet in India?

The traditional Indian form of greeting is the namaste, which literally means, “I bow to the divine in you.” The namaste is used for greeting, for taking leave, and also to seek forgiveness. To greet someone with a namaste, bring your hands together with palms touching in front of your chest in a graceful fashion.

Which language is mostly spoken in India?

Hindi is the most spoken language in India. It is also one of the country's official languages. Hindi is also the fourth most spoken language in the world after Mandarin, Spanish, and English. Currently, there are 551,416,518 Hindi speakers in India.