India is a beautiful country, and if you want to enjoy everything this amazing country offers, it's essential to know all about India's vaccination requirements.
Getting all the necessary vaccines and documents is just part of planning your trip so you can enjoy your experience to the fullest.
India Self Declaration Form
It is no longer mandatory to fill in the Self Declaration Form pre-travel to India. I
Which vaccines do I need to travel to India?
You are not required to get any vaccines before your trip to India.
However, it is recommended to have the following vaccines up to date: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, polio, and tetanus. It’s essential to carry the vaccination certificates.
Remember that a yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travelers from countries with a high risk of yellow fever transmission. If you come from the countries below, you must present a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon arrival.
- In Africa, the countries are Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte dʼIvoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo, and Uganda.
- In the Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad only), and Venezuela (the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela).
India COVID test requirements
It's no longer necessary for travelers to have a COVID-19 vaccine to enter India or a negative COVID test result before traveling.
What are the requirements for my COVID-19 vaccination certificate?
It is not mandatory to be fully vaccinated to travel to India, but it is highly recommended for international travel.
Are there other COVID-19-related requirements to enter India?
Travelers don’t need to quarantine on arrival in India.
What other documents do I need for my trip to India?
Some nationalities require a visa. The India Tourist eVisa can be processed online through iVisa.com.
To get your Indian visa, all you need is to fill out an application form, upload some documents, and pay the fee. We recommend using our visa checker tool to confirm if you need an Indian visa.
Get your India Tourist eVisa
How to prevent Delhi Belly (Traveler’s diarrhea)
This is a widespread illness that affects up to 70% of travelers who visit India. The causes can differ from traveler to traveler, from viral or bacterial infections to gastrointestinal intolerances or foreign cuisine. To prevent Delhi Belly, you’ll need to be intelligent and cautious.
- Wash your hands - It might sound obvious, but we touch many things when we travel and then touch our faces and mouths, and that’s the perfect passageway for bacteria and viruses to enter our bodies. Especially in India, where it’s customary to eat with our hands, there’s an increased risk of getting contaminated food into your body. That’s why it’s essential to wash your hands frequently.
- Watch what you eat and drink - If possible, drink bottled water or beverages. Do not drink anything with ice; it might be made with tap or unclean water. And by all means, use your judgment when selecting a place to eat to avoid contaminated food. Avoid street carts if you have a susceptible digestive tract, and always be careful when choosing a restaurant.
- Be prepared - If all fails, you need to be ready to face it. If possible, bring Imodium and antibiotics to treat your symptoms.
Tips to avoid mosquito bites
Malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, and Japanese encephalitis are all transmitted via mosquito bites, so you’ll need to take some precautions to avoid them as much as possible. The first thing you need to do is get a good insect repellent. Apply it every day before you leave your hotel and reapply regularly during the day, especially if you’re visiting rural areas, the jungle, or the riverside. Mosquitos are most active in the early hours of the morning and at sundown, so you’ll need to be extra careful during this time.
Another thing you need to consider is covering exposed skin. India is warm, so you’ll be tempted to wear shorts and tank tops. Instead, bring pants and long-sleeve shirts made of fresh fabrics like linen and cotton. They will protect you from mosquito bites, damaging sun rays, and heat.