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on March 5th, 2024 (JST) current information.
Furthermore, the details under "Visa" and "Passport" are for Japanese nationals.
This information is likely to change suddenly, so please contact the relevant official authority (e.g., embassy) for the latest information.

Immigration and Visa

Visa

There are three types of visas for India: an e-Tourist Visa (ETA) that you can apply for online before leaving Japan, the Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) that you can obtain at the airport after arriving in India, and the general visa (sticker visa) that you can obtain at the embassy in Japan.
The easiest and most frequently-used option is the ETA (e-visa) that you can apply for online and obtain upon your arrival. You can choose a validity period of 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years. The fee is always US$25 plus a service fee, regardless of the validity period. You can only re-enter the country twice on the 30-day visa, while there is no limit on the 1-year and 5-year visas that are multiple-entry visas. However, each stay can be no longer than 180 days. If you have Japanese nationality, a TVoA valid for 60 days can be obtained at the airport of arrival. The charge is Rs 2,000. TVoAs are only available at 6 airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Please beware that under certain circumstances obtaining a visa may take time.
A variety of visas are provided for India, depending on the number of entries, length of stay, and purpose for travel. Choose the correct visa for your travel purpose and itinerary.

Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of visa application, and must have at least two unused visa pages.

  • For the latest information, be sure to check the website of the Embassy of Japan in India .
  • Visa, passport, and other information is subject to change without notice. Be sure to check with the Embassy, Consulate, or travel agency.

Quarantine

When visiting from Japan, it is prohibited to bring the following items into India.

  • a. Meat and all meat products
  • b. Marine products and fish products
  • c. Egg products
  • d. Milk products
  • e. Embryos, eggs, semen
  • f. Pet food
  • g. Feathers, pig bristles
  • h. Blood serum
  • i. Processed bones, horns, or antlers
    • Up to two cats or dogs may be brought in as pets. However, you will need an official health certificate proving that the animals do not have symptoms of rabies, distemper, or any other infectious or contagious diseases.

Customs

Bringing in e-cigarettes

Prohibited from bringing in. In September 2019, the Indian government prohibited all production, sale, and import of e-cigarettes. Foreign nationals may also be penalized.

For bringing and possession of tax-free cigarettes

  • Tobacco: 100 cigarettes , 25cigars, or 125g of cut tobacco
  • Liquor: up to 2L regardless of the type of liquor
  • Gifts equal to less than Rs15000
  • You can bring in the above items duty-free based on the assumption that you will use them yourself in India (or give them to someone). Accordingly, you do not need to have them when you leave the country. Also, items brought in that are not taxed based on the assumption that you will use them in India and bring them back home with you when you leave must be personal belongings you require during your trip and must not be new (must be used).

Time difference and Daylight Saving Time

Time difference

India has a single time zone. Time difference: Japan is 3.5 hours ahead of India. (It is 8:30AM in India when it is noon in Japan.) There is no daylight saving in India.

Climate

Climate

The best season for visiting India is generally considered to be October to March. This is the dry season, so you do not need rain gear and travel is easier. This is the best time to visit for your first trip to India. However, while it is hot in the south, Delhi and other places in the north can be quite cold at night in December and January. In addition, thick fog can hamper tourism and transportation in northern India in January. July and August is the rainy season, but is the best time of year to walk through the holy place in the Himalayas.

  • Monthly average temperature and precipitation

    The average maximum temperature in Tokyo and Delhi, The average minimum temperature in Tokyo and Delhi

    month The average maximum
    temperature in Tokyo    		 The average minimum
    temperature in Tokyo    		 The average maximum
    temperature in Delhi    		 The average minimum
    temperature in Delhi
    Jan. 8℃ 2℃ 20℃ 7℃
    Feb. 9℃ 2℃ 22℃ 10℃
    Mar. 13℃ 5℃ 28℃ 16℃
    Apr. 18℃ 10℃ 35℃ 23℃
    May 23℃ 15℃ 39℃ 26℃
    Jun. 25℃ 18℃ 39℃ 28℃
    Jul. 28℃ 23℃ 33℃ 28℃
    Aug. 31℃ 24℃ 32℃ 26℃
    Sep. 27℃ 21℃ 33℃ 25℃
    Oct. 20℃ 14℃ 32℃ 19℃
    Nov. 17℃ 8℃ 26℃ 12℃
    Dec. 11℃ 4℃ 21℃ 8℃

    The average precipitation in Tokyo and Delhi

    month The average precipitation in Tokyo The average precipitation in Delhi
    Jan. 50mm 20mm
    Feb. 60mm 20mm
    Mar. 100mm 10mm
    Apr. 130mm 10mm
    May 140mm 10mm
    Jun. 170mm 60mm
    Jul. 130mm 200mm
    Aug. 140mm 200mm
    Sep. 210mm 130mm
    Oct. 190mm 20mm
    Nov. 90mm 0mm
    Dec. 50mm 10mm

Currency and Exchange Rate, Tax, Currency exchange, Tip

Currency and Exchange Rate

The unit of currency is the rupee (Rs) and paisa (P). In Hindi, they are called rupaya (the plural is rupaye) and paisa (the plural is paise). Rs1 = P100. As of March 18, 2024, Rs1 equaled approx. JPY1.8. There are 6 denominations of banknotes: Rs10, Rs20, Rs50, Rs100, Rs200 and Rs500. There are 5 types of coins: Rs1, Rs2, Rs5, Rs10, and Rs20. There are also very small amounts of Rs1, Rs2, and Rs5 banknotes and paisa coins in circulation, but they are almost never used. Production of the largest bill, Rs2000, ended on September 30, 2023.

Tax

Goods and services tax (GST) was implemented in July 2017. The tax rate is 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%, depending on the type of item. Also, depending on the article(s) purchased, such as alcohol, taxes other than GST may also apply. For hotels, taxes apply for accommodation expenses amounting to Rs1,000 or more.

Tip

  • Hotels: It is good manners to tip when having luggage carried or asking for room service. A rule of thumb is Rs30 for mid-level hotels and approx. Rs40 to Rs50 per piece of luggage at luxury hotels.
  • Restaurants: Tipping is not required when included in the service charge, but in other cases a tip of approx. 5 to 7% of the meal charge should be left. However, at restaurants serving locals it is okay to leave change from the bill as a tip, and even that is optional.
  • Drivers and guides: A tip of at least about Rs100 per tourist should be given to personally-arranged guides. Tip drivers about Rs300 to 500 for a full day and at least Rs100 for a half day.

Voltage and plug

Voltage

Voltage is 220V to 240V with a cycle of 50Hz. Plugs are most commonly Type B3, BF, B, and C.

Video and DVD

Video and DVD

When purchasing DVD, and BD, take note of the broadcasting system (Japan is NTSC; India is PAL) and region code (DVD is 2, BD is A in Japan; DVD is 5, BD is C in India). To play PAL, a device is needed that can switch to NTSC. The code must be the same for video and player, or one of them must be compatible with all regions for it to be played.

Mail

Mail

Postal Fees

Airmail to Japan costs Rs15 for a picture postcard and Rs25 for a sealed letter (up to 20 g, with an additional Rs15 for every 20 g over that). Airmail takes 4 days to 10 days to be delivered.

Post Office Business Hours

Generally, it is open from 9:00 to 17:00 and many are close on Sunday.

Phone Call

How to phone

Telephoning Japan from India

Ex. When calling (03) 1234-5678 or 090-1234-5678
STEP1

00 (International telephone identification number)

STEP2

81 (Country Code, Japan)

STEP3

3 or 90 (Remove the first 0 for area codes and mobile telephone numbers)

STEP4

1234-5678 (Other parties telephone number)

Telephoning India from Japan

STEP1

International Telephone Company No.

  • 001 (KDDI)
  • 0033 (NTT Communications)
  • 0061 (SoftBank)
  • 005345 (au Mobile) *1
  • 009130 (NTT DoCoMo Mobile) *2
  • 0046 (SoftBank Mobile)*3
STEP2

010 (International Identification No.)

STEP3

91 (Country Code, India)

STEP4

11 (Remove the first 0 for area codes)

STEP5

87654321 (Other parties telephone number)

  • *1.au does not require 005345.
  • *2.Pre-registration to World Wing is required for NTT DoCoMo. Does not require 009130.
  • *3.Call are possible without dialing 0046 from SoftBank.
  • For the three cell phone carriers, hold down 1 until + appears, then add the country code and the phone number your wish to dial.

Holiday / National holiday

Holiday / National holiday

Of the national holidays, Only the following three days are official holidays according to the law. In addition to those days, there are other holidays that vary by religion and state.

2024

  • January 26: Republic Day
  • August 15: Independence Day
  • October 2: Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday

Language

Language

The official language is Hindi, and English is the second official language. In addition, there are 22 different state government-approved languages and 844 dialects.

Business hours, etc

Business hours

General business hours noted below, but they are only guidelines. Actual business hours differ by establishment.

Banks

10:00 to 16:30 (until 14:00 on Sat.), closed on Sun., holidays.

Department Stores/Shops

10:00 to 19:00, closed on different days depending on the store.

Restaurants

11:00 to 23:00 (some places close from around 15:00 to 18:00).

Drinking

The Muslim faith prohibits alcohol consumption. Hindus also are not very fond of alcohol. However, there are drinking establishments in every town, and patrons can drink in licensed restaurants and bars. However, in the states of Gujarat and Bihar, Kerala, Manipur, and Nagaland, there is an alcohol prohibition law in effect which bans or restricts the sale of alcohol. Even in states where there is no alcohol prohibition law, there are dry days (alcohol ban days) on which the sale of any type of alcohol is prohibited. Drinking is prohibited throughout the country on specified holidays, such as on Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday and Independence Day. Additionally, the sale of alcohol is restricted in sacred Hindu places. The provision of alcohol is prohibited within 500 meters of highways or railway stations throughout the country. There are also restrictions on alcohol sales at holy Hindu locations.

Smoking

There is an anti-smoking law enforced in public facilities in India. Places subject to the law include airport lounges, hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, train stations, bus stops, shopping malls, movie theaters, hospitals, and schools. Violators will be fined Rs200. However, smoking is permitted in places that have smoking areas even if it is a public place. All e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are prohibited by law.

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