How Much Cash Gets You Into India?
First solo trip, first time in India. I’m 23, Filipino, and the e-visa’s approved. I have a return ticket and a place to stay for three months. But immigration always asks: how much money do you actually need to show?
No one gives a straight answer. Some say $500 a month is enough, others mention $1000 just to be safe. I’ve heard stories of people waved through with barely a glance, and others grilled for proof—bank statements, cash, credit cards, screenshots. It’s random, but I’d rather over-prepare than get stuck in the arrivals hall, pretending not to panic.
If you’ve done this, what did you show? What worked? I just want to get through that line without feeling like I’m faking my whole life.
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