India visa requirements for Saint Vincentians

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Saint Vincentians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Indian electronic visa(e-visa) is applicable to nationals of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who are desiring to visit India for a stay up to 60 days.
  • The Indian e-visa costs $80 USD per entry.
  • You are required to possess an international passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
  • Blanked pages for necessary stampings should be reserved on your international passport.
  • To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply through the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website.
  • Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 business days.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when you arrive in India.
  • Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival in any of the Indian airport.
  • Your national identity card issued to you in your origin country is required.
  • Travellers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties.
  • Foreigners below the age of 18 are required to provide an Authorisation form signed by a parent.
  • You will not be required to pay any airport tax upon your departure from the airport.
  • India Standard Time zone in India (GMT+5:30), while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines time zone is (GMT-4). Hence, India is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • The estimated flight time from Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Delhi, India is 22 hours, 55 minutes.
  • Airlines flying to India from Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are LIAT, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, American Turkish Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Air France, Air Canada and Air India.
  • The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
  • The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
  • Importation and exportation of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
  • Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
  • Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
  • For arms and ammunition importation, an import permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
  • Importation of pets into the country requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
  • At departure, visitors are only allowed to possess foreign currencies up to the amount that was declared upon entry.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu (H1N1), all travellers will be subject to examination by Indian medical staff upon arrival.
  • An average of $60 USD per day can cater for your expenses in India.
  • visitors aged 17 years or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, two litres of alcoholic drinks or wine, moderate amounts of medicines and two ounces of perfume and a quarter of a litre of eau de toilette.
  • The transport system in India comprises a number of distinct modes and services, notably railways, roads, road transport, ports, inland water transport, coastal shipping, airports, and airlines but railways and roads are the dominant means of transport carrying more than 95% of total traffic generated in the country.
  • The national language for India is Hindi in Devanagari script while the English language is used for official purposes.
  • India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date. India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
  • The Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India. 
  • India has about 15 international airports in different parts of the country, some of them include Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Mumbai,  Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, etc..
  • Travellers who are visiting India through the Indian e-visa can enter India through the Indian 28 airports (some mentioned above) and 5 seaports.
  • Taj Mahal's iconic domed Mughal Mausoleum, Amber Palace's 16th-century hilltop fort and palace, Red Fort's iconic 1600s imperial residence, Hawa Mahal's pink/red sandstone and Palace of the Winds etc., are some of the fascinating sites to explore when in India.
  • Aloo gobi, butter chicken, rogan josh, samosa, tandoori chicken, kofta, naan etc., are some of the delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about after visiting India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.
  • Plugs and sockets used in India are of type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C (a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian visa on arrival issued to inhabitants of Saint Vincent and Grenadines?

No. India only allows nationals of Saint Vincent and Grenadines to apply for its electronic visa only.

What is the official currency of India?

The Indian rupee (sign: ₹; code: INR) is the official currency of India. 

What is the estimated flight time to reach India from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

The estimated flight time from Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Delhi, India is 22 hours, 55 minutes.

What is the amount I can budget to spend in a day when in India?
An average of $60 USD per day can handle your expenses when you are in India.