Travel Tips

What you should know before you travel to India

This information is specific to United States citizens traveling to India. Non-citizens will need to check with their country's Indian embassy for country specific travel information.

The websites listed below will help you prepare for your trip. A US passport and visa are needed to travel to India. You will not be allowed to enter the country without a visa! It will take at least two to three weeks to receive an Indian visa. In addition you may need certain vaccinations.

http://travel.state.gov/. United States State Department. This website will be your guide to international travel.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/india.html. Consular Information sheet on India. Includes information on health, safety and general travel issues.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms.html. Application for a US passport. For full instructions on obtaining a US passport please go to: http://travel.state.gov/passport/

www.indianconsulate-sf.org The Indian Consulate in San Francisco. This consulate has jurisdiction over Colorado residents traveling to India. If you live in other states, please check: http://www.indianembassy.org/consular/juri.htm for your consulate.

http://www.indianconsulate-sf.org/visa/visaform.pdf. Application for an Indian visa. You need a passport before you can apply for a visa.

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/indianrg.htm. Health and vaccination information for travelers to India from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).