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India: entry currently suspended for Afghan passport holders

India does not offer a tourist visa or e-Visa to Afghan nationals. Afghans must use India's separate AFGHAN visa portal, which only offers Business, Student, Medical, Medical Attendant, Entry and UN Diplomat visas. The Entry Visa covers listed cases only - for example Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visiting friends or relatives, spouses/children of Indian citizens or OCI holders, and people of Indian origin. The earlier e-Emergency X-Misc e-Visa was discontinued from 29 April 2025.

Your circumstances

Passport:
🇦🇫 Afghan
Lives in:
Not specified (general rule)
Going to:
🇮🇳 India
Purpose:
Holiday

Entry currently suspended for this passport

No tourist visa for Afghan passport holders

India does not offer a tourist visa or e-Visa to Afghan nationals. Afghans must use India's separate AFGHAN visa portal, which only offers Business, Student, Medical, Medical Attendant, Entry and UN Diplomat visas. The Entry Visa covers listed cases only - for example Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visiting friends or relatives, spouses/children of Indian citizens or OCI holders, and people of Indian origin. The earlier e-Emergency X-Misc e-Visa was discontinued from 29 April 2025.

Exceptions and notes

  • Not eligible for the Indian e-Visa (including e-Tourist).
  • Entry Visa only for the categories listed on the AFGHAN portal (e.g. Hindu/Sikh minority members visiting friends or relatives; family of Indian citizens/PIO/OCI holders).
  • Upload passport bio page, photo and Tazkira (national ID); biometrics taken on arrival.

Official source: indianvisaonline.gov.in · Last checked 21 Oct 2026. Rules like this can change quickly — check before you book.

Before you go to India

Cash you can bring in and take out

Bringing cash in
Fill in a Currency Declaration Form (CDF) on arrival if foreign currency notes exceed USD 5,000, or notes plus traveller's cheques exceed USD 10,000.
Taking cash out
Not yet confirmed — check the official customs page

Official source: rbi.org.in · Last checked 2 Nov 2026 · Details

Common tourist traps

  1. Motorbike snatching

    How it works: Criminals on motorbikes ride past and snatch bags and phones.

    How to avoid it: Hold bags on the side away from the road.

  2. Touts and fake guides

    How it works: Scammers, pickpockets and ticket touts target foreigners in tourist areas.

    How to avoid it: Buy tickets only at official counters or websites.

  3. Cyber, card and "embassy" scams

    How it works: Online scams, card skimming and confidence tricks are common; criminals even copy British High Commission details.

    How to avoid it: Verify contacts independently and keep your card in sight.

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Emergency numbers in India

Other traps paraphrased from official travel advice: gov.uk · FCDO page updated 9 Jul 2026 · Last checked 4 Oct 2026.