Information Sites

The following listings provide you with information on Indian customs & immigration rules for tourists, students and workers coming to India.

• Bureau of Indian Immigration, http://immigrationindia.nic.in.  The site provides information for tourists, students, and workers on the following:  
  • Visa requirements and extensions
  • Registration requirements for foreign passport holders
  • Health regulations
  • Lost passport   
• Central Board of Excise and Customs, http://cbec.gov.in.  The site provides information on the following:
  • Custom & Baggage rules
  • Exemptions & Duty Free Allowances for tourists
  • Professionals returning to India
  • Transfer of Residence
  • Foreigners residing in India and much more  
• Ministry of External Affairs, http://passport.gov.in.  The site provides information on Indian passport related issues.

Indian Embassy and Consulates

• In US
  • Indian Embassy, Washington D.C: +1-202-939-9806; http://www.indianembassy.org
  • Consulate General of New York, NY: +1-212-774-0600; http://www.indiacgny.org
  • Consulate General of Chicago, IL: +1-312-595-0405: http://chicago.indianconsulate.com
  • Consulate General of San Francisco, CA: +1-415-668-0662; http://www.cgisf.org
  • Consulate General of Houston, TX: +1-713-621-5576; http://www.cgihouston.org
• For all other countries, visit http://india.gov.in/overseas/indian_missions.php

NOTE: NRIs with foreign citizenships don’t need visa if they have OCI or PIO card. To apply for OCI and PIO card, contact the Indian consulate or embassies.

Read more on OCI and PIO card at http://mha.gov.in, by Ministry of Home Affairs. In Delhi, you can file for your OCI card at:

• Ministry of Home Affairs, Under Secretary (OCI), Foreigners Division 26-Mansingh Road, Jaisalmer House, New Delhi-110011. +91-11-2338-7436
• Regional Registration Office (FRRO) East Block-VIII, Level-2, Sector-1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. +91 11-2671-1384.