India travel advice
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Entry requirements
You must check all requirements before heading to the airport.
Passport and visas
Passport
If you are a UK passport holder visiting India, your passport must have 2 blank pages for your visa and must be valid for a minimum of 180 days at the time of your visa application. This guidance is for UK passport holders only. Passengers from other countries should check with the necessary Government department for travel information.
Visa
All foreign nationals and some foreign vistors can enter India on a new e-Tourist Visa/Tourist Visa. A list of the 156 eligible countries can be found on Indian Visas Online. Please check to ensure your eligbilty for travel.
For e-Tourist Visa (30 days), the validity would be 30 days from the date of your first arrival in India. Double entries will be granted within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your passport. Your first arrival must be between the date of issue and expiry of ETA.
e-Tourist Visas (30 days), can be applied for 30 days in advance of your proposed travel date, up to a minimum of 4 days prior to your scheduled arrival date.
Please ensure you have the correct visa for your travels.
Please visit the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare- Guidelines for International Arrivals for detailed advice and requirements for entering India.
India's entry requirements differ depending on your nationality and the reason for your visit. If you're not an Indian national, you will usually need a visa to enter the country, which you should get before you travel.
For more information and advice, contact the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and visit the FRRO website
Apply for an Indian visa
If you need an Indian visa, we can help. We've partnered with VisaCentral, the global visa and passport experts, where for a fee they will apply on your behalf. And if you're a Flying Club member, you'll also earn two miles for every £1 you spend.
You can also apply for your visa through the Indian High Commission in London:
Tel: 020 7836 8484
Opening hours Mon - Fri, 09:15 - 17:45
Information for visitors returning to India within 2 months
If you’re planning on returning to India within two months of your last visit, you will need special permission from a local Mission Post or Embassy (such as the Indian High Commission in London). Without this permission you could be denied entry, and returned to your country of origin at your own expense.
Spraying in the cabin
The process of disinsection is required by WHO (World Health Organisation) and local health authorities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, e.g. Malaria.
On our Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru routes, we spray the inside of the aircraft with insecticides, which is recommended under the WHO based on their safety and effectiveness.
The spray we use onboard is Phenothrin (1R-trans phenothrin), which dissipates within a few minutes after being sprayed in the cabin.
Our cabin crew will make an onboard announcement when the spraying of insecticides is about to take place. We encourage customers to use this opportunity to cover their nose, eyes and mouth if they wish to do so.
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