India
A visa is required before travel; the official e-visa covers many tourist stays.
A visa is required before travel; the official e-visa covers many tourist stays.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Passport meeting the visa requirements, with sufficient remaining validity and blank pages.
A visa is required before travel; the official e-visa covers many tourist stays.
The permitted stay depends on the visa granted and the entry stamp.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Assess hepatitis A/B, typhoid and rabies according to trip length, food exposure and areas visited.
- Review Japanese encephalitis or malaria protection for relevant rural stays.
- Use strong mosquito protection and seek medical advice for fever after returning.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
A visa is required before travel; the official e-visa covers many tourist stays.
Which vaccines should I consider?
In addition to routine vaccines, hepatitis A and itinerary-specific protection often need discussion with a travel medicine professional.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.