Get Euro currency while travelling from India
I'll be travelling to Europe from India in a few days.
While I have got some currency (Euro) from the Indian bank, I just wanted to ask if I can purchase some Euro (against Indian Rupee) from the airport at India while leaving. If yes, is there any minimum Euro amount that I need to purchase for?
Also for the forex I have got from the bank, the bank has given me a Sales invoice. Is that enough and the only thing I need to show at the airport for the forex ?
Best Answer
Yes, you can purchase Euros against your Indian ruppee at the international airport you'll be departing from. All international airports in India have Forex services.
Usually, as far as Government regulations is concerned, there is no minimum amount which you have to exchanged, but that depends on the discretion of the service provider. There is however, a maximum limitation applicable as per Government regulations (in Indian context, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999)
Delhi International Airport has two service providers for Forex services - Central Bank of India and Thomas Cook.
Mumbai International Airport has the following service providers in International departure terminal:
- Centrum
- Travelex
- Central Bank of India
- Akbar Travels
- Thomas Cook
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How much euros can I carry from India?
How much forex can you carry when going abroad? While going abroad, Indian residents can carry an unlimited amount of foreign currency subject to filing of declaration form in case of condition of $5000 or $10000 prescribed and also it has to be purchased/issued by RBI approved foreign exchange dealers as per norms.How can I carry foreign currency from India?
Foreigners leaving from India are allowed to carry foreign currency not exceeding an amount brought by them i.e. they can take with them the unspent foreign exchange left from the amount declared in Currency declaration form at the time of their arrival in India.How can I get euros in India?
Euros in India can be bought from money changers, banks or Airport Kiosks. But best rate can be availed online from Orient Exchange, an RBI authorized AD II. Orient Exchange also have physical stores in more than 20 major cities across India and deals in both cash currencies and forex cards.How do I get euros for travel?
Before your trip, exchange money at your bank or credit union. Once you're abroad, use your financial institution's ATMs, if possible. After you're home, see if your bank or credit union will buy back the foreign currency.Travel Talks # 3 : How to get your Currency Exchanged before you travel?
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