Can I take Indian Rupees into India as a tourist?

India is a place full of colour, taste, spirit and extensive culture. If you have already booked your holiday there then expect to be blown away with the warmth of the people and the incredible sites!

On a more practical note, if you are not sure whether you can take the local currency with you, please read this before your trip.

The currency of India is the Indian rupee (INR) and it is a restricted currency. Meaning as a tourist you are not allowed to bring any rupees into the country. As an Indian resident you can but there is a cap on how much you can take into the country when you go back home.

According to www.gov.uk you (please check this site again before you travel as it is always subject to change) if you are a resident in India, you can bring up to INR 25,000 into the country. If you are bringing Indian Rupees exceeding US$5,000 worth you will need to declare this upon arrival. Indian Customs Declaration Forms are in the airports or for your convenience but you can also download it here http://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/forms_pdf/cs-bgge-declare-form1-ason19feb2014.pdf

Make sure when you are in India, you spend all the money you have as taking Indian rupees out of the country is strictly prohibited for non-Indian residents. Residents of India can travel abroad with up to Rs. 25,000. There's no limit to how much of a foreign currency you can take out of India as long as your declare amount exceeding US$5000 and over.