India visa requirements for Swedishs

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Swedishs

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Spain nationals can travel to India for a period of 90 days by applying for an electronic visa. This e-visa costs about US$80.
  • Swedish are expected to have applied for the e-visa, at least four days before departure. 
  • Travellers with the e-visa can gain entry to India through 28 airports and 5 seaports.
  • Prospective 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.
  • Minors visiting India alone are required to have a consent letter signed by both parents or guardian.
  • Sweden nationals entering India with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Swedish going to India with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Sweden.
  • Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Sweden. There are international airports in Vasteras and Salen.
  • Qatar Airways, Finnair, Aeroflot, LOT and Air India are some of the airlines that fly from Sweden to India.
  • The estimated flight time from Sweden to New Delhi, India is 9 hours, 35 minutes.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
  • 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.
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Sweden.
  • 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

Is there a telecommunication systems in India?

Yes, there is a telecommunication system in India. In fact, India's telecommunication network is the second-largest in the world by the number of telephones used yearly.

Is it safe to travel alone to India?

It is not dangerous to travel alone to India at all. You just need to make sure of what tourist destinations you would pick for your visit. Out of all the places in India, the state of Kerala is an excellent and extremely safe option for a solo traveler.

Can I use Uber in India?
Yes, you can use uber in India. the same uber you have is the same app in India, with the same saved payment information. Being able to pay automatically with a pre-registered credit card is one of the biggest perks of using Uber in India.

What is the Indian famous food?
Cuisine of Assam is famous for rice delicacies and is one of the popular food items in India. Their food is less with spice but with great taste. The best includes Khaar, Duck Meat Curry, Masoor Tenga, Aaloo Pitika, Xaak aru Bhaji, Ou Khatta.