Индия: что знать перед поездкой

Въезд и визы

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.

Электронные анкеты и разрешения

• India e-Arrival Card ↗ обязательно
  Online or in the Su-Swagatam app within 72 hours before arrival · Стоимость: Free · All foreign nationals including OCI cardholders; save the QR code/PDF.
• India e-Visa ↗ по желанию
  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.

Срок действия паспорта: At least 6 months from arrival, with at least 2 blank pages.

На границе могут спросить

• 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.

Таможня

• 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.

Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗, indiainfiji.gov.in ↗, envoyglobal.com ↗, india.journeydmc.com ↗, boi.gov.in ↗, gov.uk ↗

Деньги

Платят и наличными, и картами. Карты принимают в основном в городах и туристических местах.

Платёжные системы: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, JCB

Apple Pay — работает не везде · Google Pay — работает не везде

Где выгодно менять

• 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

Где лучше не менять

• Airport counters (poor rates)
• Hotels
• Unlicensed street changers

Банкоматы: 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.

Чаевые: 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.

Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: rbi.org.in ↗, npci.org.in ↗, support.apple.com ↗

Культура и одежда

Религия: Hinduism about 80%, Islam about 14%, Christianity about 2%, Sikhism about 2%, Buddhism and Jainism under 1% each (2011 census).

Одежда: 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.

Этикет

• 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.

Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: incredibleindia.gov.in ↗, gov.uk ↗

Климат

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.

Лучший сезон: October–March for most of India; May–September for Ladakh and the high Himalaya.

Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: mausam.imd.gov.in ↗, en.wikipedia.org ↗

Что взять

• 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

Что не брать и нельзя ввозить

• Satellite phones, Garmin inReach or similar devices
• Vapes and e-cigarettes
• Drones
• Revealing clothing outside beach resorts
• Large amounts of Indian rupees bought abroad

Практичное

Розетки: Types C, D, M; 230V 50Hz

Вода: Don't drink tap water; use sealed bottled or filtered water and avoid ice from unknown sources.

Движение: левостороннее

Связь и eSIM: Jio, Airtel and Vi tourist SIMs at major airports (passport, visa and photo needed; activation can take hours); eSIMs available.

Приложения: Uber, Ola, Rapido, IRCTC Rail Connect, Zomato, Su-Swagatam, Google Maps

Интернет: Authorities sometimes impose regional mobile internet shutdowns during unrest (notably Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur). Some apps (e.g. TikTok) are banned.

Здоровье: 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.

Страховка: Not required for the e-Visa; strongly recommended.

Экстренные службы: All emergencies 112; Police 100; Ambulance 102/108; Tourist helpline 1800-11-1363

Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: gov.uk ↗, wwwnc.cdc.gov ↗