Updated May 2026 · Verified against Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Bureau of Immigration India guidelines. There is no “100-hour transit rule” for India — this is a widespread misconception. India’s Transit Visa (TR) allows foreign nationals to transit with a maximum stay of 72 hours (3 days), and the visa is valid for […]
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How to Apply for Tatkal Passport in India — Documents, Fees & 1-3 Day Process Updated May 2026 Tatkal passport is the Government of India’s expedited issuance scheme — typically 1-3 working days for police verification plus dispatch (vs 15-30 days for normal). Fee: ₹3,500 for a 36-page, 10-year passport (2x the normal ₹1,500); ₹5,000
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Updated May 2026 Yes — Indian airports allow ticketed passengers to sleep overnight in transit areas. Major airports operate 24/7 with seating arrangements at gates. Delhi (DEL T3): rest zone in the international transit area, sleeping pods ₹500-1,500/hour by SleepPod India and Snooze at My Space. Mumbai (BOM T2): comfortable seating, AeroLounge, and nap pods
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Updated May 2026 SIM cards are freely allowed on Indian flights — both domestic and international, in cabin or checked baggage. No quantity limit applies for personal use. New Indian SIM activation requires KYC (Aadhaar or passport + live photo) at any operator outlet. Bringing foreign SIMs into India is legal for personal use —
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Updated May 2026 Yes — cut flowers and dried bouquets are allowed on Indian domestic flights in both cabin and checked baggage. Live potted plants are permitted but soil and water restrictions apply for cabin (LAG rule — 100ml water max per container in cabin); larger potted plants must go as checked baggage. International travel
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Updated May 2026 VERIFIED Indian Customs rules: one personal-use phone is generally exempt for returning Indian residents under the ₹75,000 duty-free combined-goods allowance (Customs Baggage Rules 2016). Brand-new sealed phones in retail packaging — iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro — are frequently flagged as commercial-intent imports, so duty applies. Multiple
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Updated May 2026 Small musical instruments (violin, flute, ukulele, harmonica) are allowed in cabin baggage on Indian flights — if they fit within 55 x 35 x 25 cm and 7 kg cabin allowance. Guitars require careful handling: most Indian carriers (IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, Vistara) allow guitar in cabin if it fits the overhead
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UPDATED MAY 2026 Updated May 2026 Yes — insulin, syringes, glucose meters, lancets, glucose tablets, continuous glucose monitors (CGM), and insulin pumps are all permitted in cabin baggage on Indian flights and EXEMPT from the BCAS 100ml LAGs rule. A doctor’s prescription/letter is strongly recommended for domestic travel and required for international travel (especially USA
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Updated May 2026 Hand cream, moisturizer, foundation, sunscreen, and all liquid or gel cosmetics on Indian flights follow the BCAS LAGs (Liquids, Aerosols, Gels) rule: 100ml per container, with all containers fitting inside a single 1L transparent zip-lock bag for cabin baggage. Solid lipsticks, lip balms, solid deodorants, and powder products are exempt. Larger bottles
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Updated May 2026 Hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and electric razors are allowed in cabin baggage on Indian flights — no quantity restriction for personal use. Cordless/battery-powered styling tools (with lithium-ion batteries) follow the cabin-only rule per BCAS lithium battery regulations — no checked baggage. Gas-powered curling tongs with butane cartridges: typically restricted or
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