インド:出発前に知っておきたいこと
重要ポイント
- Most visitors need an e-Visa from the official site indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa (apply at least 4 days ahead); look-alike sites charge much more.
- The free e-Arrival Card is mandatory since 1 Apr 2026 (paper forms discontinued): submit it within 72 hours before arrival online or in the Su-Swagatam app.
- Satellite phones and GPS satellite messengers (e.g. Iridium, Garmin inReach) are illegal without a licence—tourists have been arrested.
- E-cigarettes and vapes are banned (import, sale and production).
- e-Visa entry is only via designated airports/seaports, not land borders.
入国とビザ
Visitors from most countries need a visa; the simplest option is the e-Tourist Visa (30 days double entry, or 1 or 5 years multiple entry with max 180 days per year). Visa on arrival exists only for Japan, South Korea and some UAE nationals. Nepal and Bhutan citizens need no visa. All foreigners, including OCI holders, must file the e-Arrival Card. Pakistani nationals are not eligible for e-Visa.
オンライン入国フォームと許可
- India e-Arrival Card ↗ 必須
Online or in the Su-Swagatam app within 72 hours before arrival · 料金:Free · All foreign nationals including OCI cardholders; save the QR code/PDF. - India e-Visa ↗ 任意
At least 4 days before arrival (30-day visa: max 30 days ahead; 1/5-year: up to 120 days ahead) · e-Visa-eligible nationalities without another valid Indian visa.
パスポートの残存期間: At least 6 months from arrival, with at least 2 blank pages.
入国審査で求められることがあるもの
- Show e-Visa approval (ETA) and e-Arrival QR code; biometrics are taken.
- Foreigners staying in hotels are registered via Form C automatically; long stays may require FRRO registration.
税関
- Declare foreign currency notes over USD 5,000 or total foreign exchange over USD 10,000.
- Satellite phones/devices, e-cigarettes, drones (without DGCA permission) and narcotics are prohibited.
- Indian rupees: import/export by foreigners is restricted—don't carry large amounts out.
- Duty-free: 2 litres of alcohol and 100 cigarettes per adult.
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, indiainfiji.gov.in ↗, envoyglobal.com ↗, india.journeydmc.com ↗, boi.gov.in ↗, gov.uk ↗
お金
現金とカードの両方が使われる. カードは主に都市部と観光地で使える.
決済ネットワーク:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, JCB
Apple Pay — 一部で使える · Google Pay — 一部で使える
両替におすすめの場所
- Authorised money changers (e.g. Thomas Cook, BFC) and bank branches in cities
- ATM withdrawals from major banks (SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis) usually beat cash exchange
両替を避けたい場所
- Airport counters (poor rates)
- Hotels
- Unlicensed street changers
ATM: ATMs are everywhere in cities; many charge about INR 200–500 per foreign-card withdrawal with limits of INR 10,000–20,000. Decline dynamic currency conversion.
チップ: 10% in restaurants if no service charge; INR 50–100 for porters and housekeeping; drivers and guides on tours expect a tip at the end.
- Daily life runs on UPI QR payments; foreigners can't link foreign cards, but prepaid UPI wallets for tourists exist at some airports (UPI One World).
- Contactless cards and phone wallets work in hotels, malls and chains; markets, rickshaws and small shops want cash or UPI.
- Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard cards do not work abroad; bring USD/EUR cash or a card issued elsewhere.
- Keep small notes (INR 10–200); change for INR 500 is often scarce.
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: rbi.org.in ↗, npci.org.in ↗, support.apple.com ↗
ルールと禁止事項
禁止
- Satellite phones and satellite messengers without a licence (arrests and prosecution of tourists).
- E-cigarettes and vapes: import, sale and production banned (2019 law).
- Drones: need DGCA registration/permission; foreigners generally cannot fly them.
- Beef is banned in many states; cow slaughter laws apply.
- Alcohol prohibition in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland, Mizoram and Lakshadweep (permits for tourists in some).
- Maps showing Indian borders differently from official maps can be confiscated.
- Smoking in public places is fined.
旅行者が知らずに破りがちな法律
- Restricted/Protected Area Permits are needed for parts of the north-east, Sikkim, Ladakh border areas and Andaman islands.
- Photography is banned at airports, military sites, bridges and some temples.
- Carry your passport and visa at all times.
- Legal drinking age varies by state (18–25).
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cbic.gov.in ↗, gov.uk ↗
文化と服装
宗教: Hinduism about 80%, Islam about 14%, Christianity about 2%, Sikhism about 2%, Buddhism and Jainism under 1% each (2011 census).
服装: Temples, mosques and gurudwaras: cover shoulders and legs, remove shoes; cover your head at Sikh gurudwaras (scarves provided) and at mosques for women. Some temples bar non-Hindus or leather items. Women travelling should dress modestly outside resorts.
マナー
- Use the right hand for eating, giving and receiving.
- Greet with 'namaste' (palms together).
- Don't point feet at people or deities; remove shoes before entering homes.
- Ask before photographing people and inside religious sites.
- Public displays of affection are frowned upon.
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: incredibleindia.gov.in ↗, gov.uk ↗
気候
Huge variation. Most of the country: cool, dry winter Oct–Mar; very hot pre-monsoon Apr–Jun (40°C+ in the north); south-west monsoon Jun–Sep. Himalaya/Ladakh best May–Sep. Tamil Nadu's main rains come Oct–Dec. North Indian winter mornings bring fog and heavy pollution.
月別
- 1月: Cool and dry; Delhi fog and smog
- 2月: Pleasant; ideal for Rajasthan
- 3月: Warming; Holi festival
- 4月: Hot in plains; go to hills
- 5月: Very hot; Ladakh opens
- 6月: Monsoon arrives in Kerala/Mumbai
- 7月: Monsoon; Ladakh and Spiti best
- 8月: Monsoon; landslides in hills
- 9月: Monsoon retreating
- 10月: Post-monsoon; great in north
- 11月: Diwali; Delhi pollution peaks
- 12月: Cool, dry; peak season (Goa, Kerala)
ベストシーズン:October–March for most of India; May–September for Ladakh and the high Himalaya.
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: mausam.imd.gov.in ↗, en.wikipedia.org ↗
持ち物
- Plug adapter (types C, D, M; 230V)
- Loose clothing covering shoulders and knees; scarf for temples and gurudwaras
- Slip-on shoes for frequent temple visits
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Diarrhoea remedies and oral rehydration salts
- Insect repellent (dengue, malaria in some regions)
- N95 mask for northern cities in Oct–Feb
- Printed e-Visa and passport copies
持ち込まない/持ち込み禁止
- Satellite phones, Garmin inReach or similar devices
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Drones
- Revealing clothing outside beach resorts
- Large amounts of Indian rupees bought abroad
実用情報
コンセント: Types C, D, M; 230V 50Hz
水: Don't drink tap water; use sealed bottled or filtered water and avoid ice from unknown sources.
交通: 左側通行
通信とeSIM: Jio, Airtel and Vi tourist SIMs at major airports (passport, visa and photo needed; activation can take hours); eSIMs available.
アプリ: Uber, Ola, Rapido, IRCTC Rail Connect, Zomato, Su-Swagatam, Google Maps
インターネット: Authorities sometimes impose regional mobile internet shutdowns during unrest (notably Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur). Some apps (e.g. TikTok) are banned.
健康: Traveller's diarrhoea is very common. Consider hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and (rural/long stays) Japanese encephalitis vaccines; malaria risk in some areas; dengue widespread. Altitude sickness in Ladakh. Severe winter air pollution in Delhi.
保険: Not required for the e-Visa; strongly recommended.
緊急連絡先: All emergencies 112; Police 100; Ambulance 102/108; Tourist helpline 1800-11-1363
2026年10月29日に確認 · 出典: gov.uk ↗, wwwnc.cdc.gov ↗
入国ルールは変わります。出発前に大使館または入国管理当局のサイトを確認してください。