Comments on: 15 Documents To Take While Traveling (Especially to India)

By: P. Gioko

P. Gioko — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:49:56 +0000

Very helpful tips for traveling out of country here. I honestly did not know some of the things you have listed here were that important, like bringing along extra photos. Nice job!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:23:27 +0000

In reply to Miguel Neves. Yellow Fever they ask for some nationalities but it's for all of India not certain places. USA/AUS/Canada/Europe/UK for sure don't have to show yellow fever

By: Miguel Neves

Miguel Neves — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:32:58 +0000

Hi again Rachel. I took Typhoid and Hep A vac only because I’m not going to anywhere tropical… Do they ask the Yellow Fever vaccine on arrival if your going to Rajasthan or further north like Varanasi or Rishikesh?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:44:52 +0000

In reply to Kate. Thank you for the nice words about my blog. I took my photos myself with an iPhone back in the day but then took them to Walmart and printed them (just plugged my phone in with USB). It DOES have to be on photo paper!

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:18:10 +0000

I’d just like to say your blog is amazing!!! I’ve just bought my flights to come to India for 15 days in December by myself and this blog has been invaluable! Thank you!! I had a question about the photo’s, do they have to be proper, taken in a booth photo’s, or can I take them on my phone and print on photo paper?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:35:00 +0000

Love it. Tops!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:47:02 +0000

In reply to Trudy Eastland. Hi Trudy, customs is no problem unless you travel with a lot of cash or something you need to claim - but did you mean immigration? for immigration you just need to show your visa and explain why you are visiting.

By: Trudy Eastland

Trudy Eastland — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:30:24 +0000

Rachel, I will be traveling to India soon and am reading all of your information. I am really nervous about going. What do you do when you go through customs? If you can help me I would so appreciate it so much…

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:27:43 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Such a good idea!

By: Bill Carlson

Bill Carlson — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:23:53 +0000

In the US you can get a international drivers license by applying to the AATA (American Automobile Touring Alliance). It costs $20 USD for one year and is valid in India. Some of the motorcycle tour operators in Mumbai require you to have one. Pretty simple application and you do not have to take a test,but you must a valid state license.The AATA has a web site.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:52:14 +0000

Great list! The only thing I would add is a copy of medications in case they are lost while traveling

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 05:49:23 +0000

In reply to Abby. no you don't need drivers license

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:38:53 +0000

Hello! Did you need a driver’s license to get into India/through airport security, or was just your passport and visa enough?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:20:13 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. yes, there will be so many little shops doing this, don't worry!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:03:24 +0000

I’m in India now and I’ve forgotten to bring extra photos with me. Can I get photos taken while I’m here? If so, where is the best place to go to get them?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:38:34 +0000

In reply to Kathie. That's a great idea!! Really good advice, thanks!

By: Kathie

Kathie — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:03:24 +0000

In reply to Rachel Jones. Another safety tip when writing down bank numbers, phone ID numbers, etc is to write them backwards. Once someone has tried to use your info without your card the bank will put a hold on it until you call them.

By: Sean L. Mueller

Sean L. Mueller — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:42:25 +0000

Hey I am for the first time here. I found this board and I to find It really helpful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something again and aid others such as you helped me.

Thanks,

By: shaks

shaks — Mon, 16 May 2016 03:13:28 +0000

Thanks Rachel, your blog is Very helpful

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:30:46 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Yep it'll have to be on photo paper. Enjoy Vaayu, it's great here! :)