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Common
Quries During Travel to INDIA
1.
Where is the immigration office of India in my
country?
Indian
Embassies and Consulates include:
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Australia
3-5, Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
ph: 06-273-3999
Level 27, 25 Bligh St. Sydney, NSW 2000
ph: 02-9223-9500
13 Munro St. Coburg, Melbourne, Vic 3058
03-9384-0141
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Thailand
46 Soi 23 (Prasaranmitr), Sukhumvit Rd.,
Bangkok
ph: 02-258-0300
113 Bumruangrat Rd, Chiang Mai 50000
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UK
India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
ph: 0171-836-8484
8219, Augusta St, Birmingham B18 6DS
ph: 0121-212-2782
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USA
2107, Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC
ph: 202-939-7000
3 East 64th St. Manhattan, New York, NY
10021-7097
ph: 212-879-7800
540 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
ph: 415-668-0662
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2.
What are the different duration of visas available to
India?
Tourist
visas come for different durations - 15 day, single or
double entry transit visas, valid for thirty days from
the date of issue; three month non extendible multiple
entry visas, valid for three months from the date of
entry into India (which must be within 30 days from
the date of issue); and six month, multiple entry
visas valid for six months from the date of issue of
the visa.
3.
What is the currency of India?
The
currency of India is the Rupee. At its' current rate
(i.e. on 04/05/2000) 1 US $ = Rs. 43.70
You are not allowed to bring in Indian currency or
take it out of the country. You can bring any amount
of foreign currency in the form of travellers' cheques
and anything over US $ 2500 has to be declared at the
Indian customs.
4.
What are the major Credit Cards accepted in India?
Credit
Cards are widely accepted in India. All major cards
such as Master, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
are accepted throughout the country. You can also use
your Master, Visa or American Express Card to obtain
cash in rupees from any of the ATMs.
5. How
safe is the water to drink in India?
Do
not generally, have water when you are very sure of
the source of it. Mineral water bottles are easily
available everywhere and it is recommended that use
only sealed bottles for consumption.
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