India
Good to Know
| Languages | Currency | Electricity | Power Outlet | Country Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi, English | ₹ (Rupee, INR) | 230V 50Hz | Type C (EU), Type D/M (Old British) | +91 |
Quick Links
- US Department of State Travel Advisory Level 2 Caution
Passports
Visas for US citizens are required. Physical visas are good for 10 years, an e-tourist visa can be obtained for between 30 days and 5 years, and is only valid at certain international airports.
Note that the date format on your visa is in DD/MM/YY. In addition, 2 blank pages on your passport is required. The visa application is available here.
Money
To get cash, the following bank ATMs may be worth a shot:
- State Bank of India
- Bank of Baroda
- Punjab National Bank
- ICICI Bank
- HDFC Bank
Connectivity
Mobile Networks
The following is a list of local mobile network operators:
| Operator | Brand | 5G | 4G | 3G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jio | Jio | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Airtel | Airtel | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Vodafone Idea | Vi | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| BSNL | BSNL | ✅ | ||
| MTNL | MTNL | ✅ |
Roaming Agreements
A common question is what roaming agreements are in place for common international data plan providers.
WARNING
Data is internet-sourced, and is not verified. It may be inaccurate or outdated.
INFO
Data for T-Mobile was sourced from a 2023 document and may be outdated. Data for Airalo has been verified by the provider.
| Provider | Jio | Airtel | Vi | BSNL | MTNL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | 5G 4G | 5G 4G | 3G | ||
| Google Fi | No Data | 5G | 5G | ||
| Verizon | 5G 4G | 5G 4G | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Firsty | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Airalo | 5G 4G |
Post Office
The local post office is India Post.
Pricing
| Service | Price (INR) |
|---|---|
| Post Card (Airmail) | ₹15 |
| Aerogramme | ₹20 |
| Letter (20g, USA) | ₹32 |
| Letter (20g, Other) | ₹25 |