India Entry Guide: Visa & Arrival Tips to Avoid Pitfalls

✍️ Visa application is the first hurdle for entering India—fill out forms wrong or show up without an appointment, and your trip is wasted! This ultra-detailed guide will help you nail it. Also covers flight/cruise arrival procedures—bookmark to stay on track! 👣 Flight Arrival ✈️ 🔹 Major airports: Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR) 🔹 Process: Deplane → Queue at foreigner channel → Submit passport + visa + arrival card → Answer purpose of visit/accommodation → Collect luggage → Customs check/declaration (if needed) → Welcome to India! Cruise/Ferry 🛥️ 🔹 Main ports: Mumbai, Cochin, Mormugao, Chennai, New Mangalore 🔹 Luggage declared collectively by ship; individuals must disembark with visa + arrival card 📝 Visa Application Steps 1️⃣ Online Form ⚠️ MUST be filled in ALL CAPS in English! 📌 Complete the form, print & sign 📌 Prepare documents as instructed 2️⃣ Mandatory Appointment + Biometrics ⛔ No walk-ins—you’ll be turned away! 🔹 Book via India Visa Center’s official site 🔹 In-person fingerprinting + photo required 🔹 Cash accepted for all fees 📄 Entry Document Checklist ✅ Passport: >6 months validity + 2 blank pages ✅ Visa ✅ Return ticket + hotel booking: Print English copies! Business visa requires invitation letter ✅ Proof of funds: Random checks! Carry cash + bank card 🆘 Emergency Contacts 👮🏻 Police: 100 🧑🏻‍🚒 Fire: 101 🚑 Ambulance: 102 ✌️ Master the visa process, pack your documents, and your India adventure begins smoothly! Got visa form questions or arrival tips? Share in the comments! Wishing you a hassle-free entry and amazing travels! 💕