Accommodation and Housing in India: real experience from chats

They may suggest registering the rental under a local friend's ID. However, official notarized rental agreements for foreigners are possible. A new law from 2025 places the responsibility of registration (via a C-form) on the tourist, not just the landlord. Border control may question tourists about their accommodation upon departure if no C-form registration is found. Landlords failing to register tenants face fines (e.g., 10,000 INR). It is advisable for tenants to request a copy of their C-form from the landlord as proof of registration, even though the information should be in the FRRO database.

Hotels require a separate license to host international travelers, and this is often not obtained in less tourist-oriented areas. As a result, finding accommodation can be difficult, with only a limited number of establishments being equipped to accept foreign guests.

Hotels offer extensive à la carte options, including international cuisines, making pre-booked hotel dinners unnecessary and restrictive.

This service can help ensure reservations are confirmed and payments are processed correctly for hotels and other lodging.

This convenient service bypasses the need for the client to go to an office.