Visa

If you are traveling from outside of India and do not hold an Indian passport, you most likely will need a visa. You can apply for an E Visa through the link below starting 30 days prior to your departure date. A tourist visa is usually the most appropriate option.

Major airport immigration and customs may have visa services available. Please check with the airport you plan to enter India.

E Visa

If you require an invitation letter from the Centre for Social Research please email info@trustandsafetyfestival.com

Vaccinations

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for travel to India: typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A, polio, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya, rabies, hepatitis B, influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, meningitis, chickenpox, shingles, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).

Please consult your own doctor and determine which vaccinations are appropriate for you.

Transportation

• Modes of transport include app-based taxis, auto-rickshaws, and metro systems (especially in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru).
• Pre-booked taxis or app-based services like Uber and Ola are commonly used for airport transfers and local travel. 
• Larger airports usually have designated pick-up zones and signage for app-based cabs. Many hotels also offer reliable airport transfer options.

General Safety Information

• Preferably drink only bottled water. Packaged drinking water is standard in hotels and restaurants.
• India uses 230V electricity. Plug types C, D, and M are standard.
• The official currency is the Indian Rupee (INR).
• ATMs are widely available in urban locations.
• Digital payment systems are frequently used. Cash transactions remain common in some shops and smaller outlets.
• October in many parts of India marks the transition from the monsoon to post-monsoon season. Weather is generally warm during the day, with cooler evenings in some regions. Occasional rain may still occur in certain areas.
• Indoor spaces such as hotels and conference venues are typically air-conditioned.