India (IN)
Region: Asia · Currency: INR · Languages: Hindi, English
Detailed rules for gold imports. Restrictions on satellite phones and certain electronics.
Customs authority
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
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Duty-free allowances
gifts
INR 50,000 (adult).
alcohol
2 L wine/spirits.
tobacco
100 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 125 g tobacco.
Item categories at a glance
Electronics
- CamerasAllowed
- DronesRestricted
- LaptopsAllowed
- Mobile PhonesAllowed
- Satellite PhonesProhibited
Food & Beverages
- AlcoholRestricted
- Fresh Fruit & VegetablesProhibited
- Meat & DairyProhibited
- Prepared SnacksAllowed
Gifts & Souvenirs
- Cultural ArtifactsRestricted
- General GiftsAllowed
- Luxury WatchesDeclare required
- Wildlife Products (CITES)Prohibited
Medications & Health Products
- Narcotics / ControlledProhibited
- Over-the-CounterAllowed
- Prescription MedicationsDeclare required
- Vitamins & SupplementsAllowed
Personal Belongings
- ClothingAllowed
- Firearms & AmmunitionRestricted
- JewelryRestricted
- Sporting EquipmentAllowed
Permits & special notes
Required permits
- Satellite phones: Department of Telecommunications license.
Special notes
- Indian currency cannot be carried in/out (limited exceptions).
- Gold jewelry: women up to INR 100,000, men up to INR 50,000 duty-free.
Embassy & consulate
- IndiaNew Delhi📞 +91 11 2301 7821✉️ consular@mea.gov.in.exampleOfficial site →