Travel essentials, by destination
What to pack, how to pay and how to stay connected, with the rules checked against official sources.
Australia travel essentials for parents
Secure the appropriate visa and choose the main region before packing. Keep cards plus a little Australian cash, a type I adapter and travel documents offline. Our prefe…
Read the guide →Austria travel essentials for Indian families
Austria uses the euro. Credit cards are accepted in hotels, major restaurants and stores, but less in small shops and cafes, so carry some cash. No service charge is inc…
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Azerbaijan travel essentials for parents
Prepare visa permission, manat for small payments and layers for the actual route. India appears in the State Tourism Agency eVisa list, not a blanket visa-free promise.…
Read the guide →Bali travel essentials for Indian families
Indonesia uses the rupiah (IDR). Cards are widely accepted in major cities and tourist areas, with Visa and Mastercard the most widely accepted, but carry rupiah for sma…
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Bhutan travel essentials for parents
Indian visitors need an entry permit and an SDF budget, even though they do not need a Bhutan visa. Check original travel documents, guide arrangements, overnight valley…
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Cambodia travel essentials for parents
Prepare tourist visa and eArrival separately and check the actual arrival airport or crossing. A port on an eVisa list is not proof it is open. Pack modest temple clothi…
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Canada travel essentials for parents
For an ordinary Indian tourist passport, check the visitor visa route rather than assume an eTA. Immigration status creates separate categories. Keep CAD distinct from U…
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Egypt travel essentials for parents
Prepare the exact visa route before travel, then plan for the hottest stop. Our packing advice is good walking shoes, sun protection, a winter layer and rest built into …
Read the guide →France travel essentials for Indian families
France uses the euro. Cards are accepted in many shops, hotels and restaurants, and US dollars are not accepted in most places. Restaurants usually include a service cha…
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Georgia travel essentials for parents
Put insurance beside the passport. From 1 January 2026 ordinary tourists need health and accident insurance meeting the stated rules, with at least GEL 30,000 cover. Ver…
Read the guide →Germany travel essentials for Indian families
Germany uses the euro. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and larger stores, but smaller businesses may prefer cash. Service is usually included…
Read the guide →Italy travel essentials for Indian families
Italy uses the euro. Cards are widely accepted, and it is customary but not compulsory to tip close to 10 percent when you are happy with the service. Sockets are type C…
Read the guide →Japan travel essentials for Indian families
Carry yen cash, because JNTO calls Japan very much a cash-based society, plus a Visa, JCB or Mastercard credit card. Use an unlocked phone for a local SIM or rent pocket…
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Kenya travel essentials for parents
Arrange eTA if required for the actual passport and check current health advisories before travel. Ordinary Indian tourists must not borrow the diplomatic exemption. Kee…
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Malaysia travel essentials for parents
Check the Indian visa exemption against the actual arrival date, prepare the MDAC where required, and plan for heat and showers. An exemption valid in 2026 is not a prom…
Read the guide →Maldives travel essentials for Indian families
The Maldives uses the rufiyaa (MVR), and Visit Maldives says all major credit cards are accepted. Electricity is 240 volts. Pack light clothes, sun protection and, from …
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Mauritius travel essentials for parents
The Indian High Commission says Indian tourists visiting up to90 days do not need a visa provided they show sufficient funds. Prepare original passport, accommodation an…
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Nepal travel essentials for parents
Indian adults flying to Nepal should carry a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID with photograph, not Aadhaar or a downloaded voter-ID printou…
Read the guide →Netherlands travel essentials for Indian families
The Netherlands uses the euro. Debit and credit cards work in just about any store, often contactless. More than three quarters of shops still take cash, but a growing n…
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New Zealand travel essentials for parents
For an ordinary Indian tourist passport, begin with Visitor Visa, not a generic NZeTA purchase. Australian permanent residence is a separate category. Prepare the Travel…
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Oman travel essentials for parents
Check the exact visa route before treating Oman as a short visa-free break. India is on a conditional list; the separate August 2026 category is not blanket eligibility.…
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Philippines travel essentials for parents
Check the exact Indian visa-free route and fixed limits before booking. The 14-day tourist privilege and separate 30-day supporting-visa route are not interchangeable or…
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Qatar travel essentials for parents
Settle the visa route and any designated hotel booking before choosing a room only for price. Discover Qatar lists Indian passports for its VOA hotel requirement. Insura…
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Seychelles travel essentials for parents
Seychelles is visa-free, not paperwork-free. Complete the required Travel Authorisation before the flight, carry accommodation and return/onward evidence, and choose isl…
Read the guide →Singapore travel essentials for Indian families
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar. Cards, mobile wallets and contactless payments are widely used, and tipping is not customary. Bring light clothing and an umbrella, …
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South Africa travel essentials for parents
Verify the current visa or ETA route first, then plan the actual cities and reserves. The 2026 ETA launch means old visa-only guidance is not enough. Pack regional layer…
Read the guide →South Korea travel essentials for Indian families
South Korea uses the won. Credit cards are widely accepted, though some stores may not take them. Pack for the season, and consider a transport card for subways and buse…
Read the guide →Spain travel essentials for Indian families
Spain uses the euro. Cards, mainly Visa and Mastercard, are very widely used. Tipping is not obligatory because the service charge is included, but 5 to 10 percent is co…
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Sri Lanka travel essentials for parents
Prepare the ETA before arrival, carry the original passport, and pack for two climates if your parents will visit both the coast and Nuwara Eliya. The current Indian tou…
Read the guide →Switzerland travel essentials for Indian families
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro, though euros are often accepted. Cards are accepted almost everywhere. Tipping is not obliged, about 10 percent in …
Read the guide →Thailand travel essentials for Indian families
Thailand uses the baht (THB). TAT says major credit and debit cards are accepted in most establishments and ATMs are nearly everywhere, but vendors sometimes add a card …
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Turkey travel essentials for parents
Start with the correct Indian-passport visa route: ordinary Indian passports are not visa-free. Keep lira for small payments, a C/F adapter and clothing for the actual c…
Read the guide →UAE travel essentials for Indian families
The UAE currency is the dirham (AED), pegged to the US dollar at 3.67. Cards and digital payments are widespread. Tipping is customary but not compulsory, so keep some s…
Read the guide →UK travel essentials for Indian families
The UK uses the pound sterling. Cards and contactless payments are widely used. Tipping is not expected, but 10 to 15 percent is welcome for good service. Plugs are type…
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USA travel essentials for parents
For an ordinary Indian tourist passport, start with the appropriate visitor visa, not ESTA. Plan the domestic route and its costs, keep USD and a payment backup, check 1…
Read the guide →Vietnam travel essentials for Indian families
Vietnam uses the dong (VND). ATMs that accept international cards are just outside arrival gates at all major airports, and most hotels, restaurants and tour operators a…
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