International travel checklist from India — documents, money, student & business

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Money

Forex card loaded with the right currenciesCarry most of your money on the card — it is safer and the rate is locked. Get a card.Some cash in small notes for arrivalTaxis, tips and a SIM card. Notes are capped at USD 3,000 equivalent per trip.Card PIN set, card signed, and the card issuer's 24×7 helpline savedYour bank told about overseas use of your debit/credit cardEnable international transactions in your banking app.Indian rupees within the limit — up to ₹25,000Higher limits apply for Nepal and Bhutan only.University fee paid and the SWIFT copy savedPay the fee.GIC or blocked account funded and the confirmation letter savedGIC · blocked accountStudent forex card for living costs, reloadable by parents from IndiaExpense limits and claim rules from your company

Phone and connectivity

International roaming pack or an eSIM for the destinationOffline maps, translator and ride-hailing apps downloadedUniversal adapter and power bank (power banks go in cabin baggage only)Emergency contacts: Indian embassy, insurer, card helpline, family

Health

Prescription medicines in original packing, with the doctor's prescriptionSome medicines are restricted abroad — check before you fly.Vaccinations the destination requires (for example yellow fever for parts of Africa and South America)A small first-aid kit

At the airport

Liquids under 100 ml each, in a clear bag, in cabin baggageCheck-in baggage within the airline's weight limitValuables, documents, medicines and the forex card in cabin baggage

When you come back

Declare foreign currency to customs if notes exceed USD 5,000, or notes and travellers' cheques together exceed USD 10,000You need the Currency Declaration Form to sell those notes in India.Sell leftover notes, or keep up to USD 2,000 for your next tripSell notes.Encash the unused forex card balancePaid to your bank account. Bring passport, PAN, Aadhaar, the arrival stamp and a cancelled cheque.Keep invoices and the Form A2 copies for your tax returnTCS paid can be claimed when you file.

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Common questions

How much foreign cash can I carry from India?

Up to USD 3,000 equivalent in currency notes per trip; the rest on a forex card. All your forex counts towards the LRS limit of USD 2,50,000 a year.

How much Indian currency can I take abroad?

Up to ₹25,000 per person, except for Nepal and Bhutan where different rules apply.

When do I need to declare foreign currency on return?

When notes exceed USD 5,000, or notes and travellers' cheques together exceed USD 10,000. Fill in the Currency Declaration Form at customs on arrival.

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