What does happen if you are stopped with 4000 rupees entering India?

bjsolheim · Sep 5th, 2007, 21:31

I read it is illegal to bring rupees into India. But, as it is now my supervisor has some left over money that he would like to sell me. Well, if I bring these 4000 rupees into India and I'm stopped in customs, what happens? Anyone with any experience on this matter? Are they simply seized, am I fined, or am I deported? How serious is the offence?

New-South-Welshman · Sep 5th, 2007, 21:49

I think if you just keep it in your wallet you can get away with it. No one in the history of me travelling has checked my wallet. But, if you want to be cautious, don't take my advice.

Nick-H · Sep 5th, 2007, 22:12

It is illegal to take rupees in or out of the country, unless you are normally resident in India, when, think, the limit is 5,000.

So get a damn good exchange rate from the guy --- or just walk away. He's doing you no favour, Rupees will be yours for the asking just as soon as you get off the plane.

What you have to ask yourself is --- why would an Indian customs official stop you? If they have reason to suspect you of anything, then I expect that Rs.4000 will get added to the list.

So long as there is no reason, (your not bringing a bag full of electric gadgets, or something, are you? they x-ray the cases) I wouldn't think about it.

I've certainly travelled with that much, or more!

But I wouldn't consider making a business out of it: they do stop people and prosecute them for currency smuggling, in and out. The amounts are somewhat higher!

MrsT · Oct 28th, 2007, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

It is illegal to take rupees in or out of the country, unless you are normally resident in India, when, think, the limit is 5,000.

So get a damn good exchange rate from the guy --- or just walk away. He's doing you no favour, Rupees will be yours for the asking just as soon as you get off the plane.

What you have to ask yourself is --- why would an Indian customs official stop you? If they have reason to suspect you of anything, then I expect that Rs.4000 will get added to the list.

So long as there is no reason, (your not bringing a bag full of electric gadgets, or something, are you? they x-ray the cases) I wouldn't think about it.

I've certainly travelled with that much, or more!

But I wouldn't consider making a business out of it: they do stop people and prosecute them for currency smuggling, in and out. The amounts are somewhat higher!

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How did the customs know he had £68,OOO on him.

Nick-H · Oct 29th, 2007, 00:18

"Intelligence", I think...

They stopped some guy leaving Chennai a few months ago; they wondered why the soles of his shoes were several inches high.

They were stuffed with currency!

dhans · Oct 29th, 2007, 00:38

Is 80 dollars worth of Rupees worth the risk? I mean, even if the guy gave the rupees to you for free, is that an amount you want to take a risk for?

Everybody's got a price, I just hope yours is higher.

Hans

PeakXV · Oct 29th, 2007, 00:49

It's not in 5's & 10's .... is it?

Sep 5th, 2007, 21:31	#1
bjsolheim Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 1	What does happen if you are stopped with 4000 rupees entering India? I read it is illegal to bring rupees into India. But, as it is now my supervisor has some left over money that he would like to sell me. Well, if I bring these 4000 rupees into India and I'm stopped in customs, what happens? Anyone with any experience on this matter? Are they simply seized, am I fined, or am I deported? How serious is the offence?

Sep 5th, 2007, 21:49	#2
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,376	I think if you just keep it in your wallet you can get away with it. No one in the history of me travelling has checked my wallet. But, if you want to be cautious, don't take my advice. __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Sep 5th, 2007, 22:12	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,861	It is illegal to take rupees in or out of the country, unless you are normally resident in India, when, think, the limit is 5,000. So get a damn good exchange rate from the guy --- or just walk away. He's doing you no favour, Rupees will be yours for the asking just as soon as you get off the plane. What you have to ask yourself is --- why would an Indian customs official stop you? If they have reason to suspect you of anything, then I expect that Rs.4000 will get added to the list. So long as there is no reason, (your not bringing a bag full of electric gadgets, or something, are you? they x-ray the cases) I wouldn't think about it. I've certainly travelled with that much, or more! But I wouldn't consider making a business out of it: they do stop people and prosecute them for currency smuggling, in and out. The amounts are somewhat higher! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 29th, 2007, 00:38	#6
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,536	Is 80 dollars worth of Rupees worth the risk? I mean, even if the guy gave the rupees to you for free, is that an amount you want to take a risk for? Everybody's got a price, I just hope yours is higher. Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Oct 29th, 2007, 00:49	#7
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,195	It's not in 5's & 10's .... is it? __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Oct 29th, 2007, 00:18	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,861	"Intelligence", I think... They stopped some guy leaving Chennai a few months ago; they wondered why the soles of his shoes were several inches high. They were stuffed with currency!

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