Important Notice for Foreigners Travelling to India Visa Services

Important Notice for Foreigners Travelling to India

Satellite phones banned

      As per the existing guidelines of MHA, carrying satellite phones by foreigners into India is banned.  All are requested to note this and not carry satellite phones while visiting India.

Wildlife

The Indian Wildlife Protection Act bans all forms of wildlife trade. Violations of the provisions of the act are punishable with heavy fines and imprisonment. Travelers are, therefore, advised not to buy any wildlife or wildlife products or derivatives especially ivory articles, fur and skin articles derived from wild animals such as Shahtoosh.

Drugs

Buying, sales or use psycho-tropic drugs or any narcotic substances while in India is a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.