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India
- New Delhi
- Asia
- Hindi
At a glance
India: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1,326,093,247
- Area
- 3,287,263 km² · 1,269,219 sq mi
- Languages
- Hindi, English
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Calling code
- +91
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .in
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Asia
Member of
- G20
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Nepal
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Myanmar (Burma)
Pakistan
China
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
AfghanistanRead more
Entry requirements
India visa requirements
India entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 4 can enter without a visa, 5 get a visa on arrival, 169 apply online before they travel and 19 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for IndiaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free4 passports
Visa on arrival5 passports
e-Visa169 passports
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Safety
India safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to crime, terrorism, and civil unrest
US State Dept, updated November 5, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
India: frequently asked questions
- India visa: do I need one?
- India entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 4 can enter without a visa, 5 get a visa on arrival, 169 apply online before they travel and 19 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- India: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates India at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime, terrorism, and civil unrest.
- India: what currency is used?
- Currency in India: Indian Rupee (INR).
- India: what language do people speak?
- Languages of India: Hindi, English.
- India: what is the capital?
- The capital of India is New Delhi.
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