is it normal to ask for passport details on camel safari booking

gulkers

Hi just wondereed is it normal to have to give passport details to make camel safari booking?

Nick-H

Same as a hotel, I suppose; the form has to be filled in for the police.

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kristinm

Is that the form/book that has a line for the name of the ship you arrived on? I loved that, felt like I should have an array of steamer trunks and servants.

Nick-H

That I don't remember: haven't had to fill one in for a few years.

I think it is called a D2. 'Port of Entry' is probably there... Maybe 'How many porters in your party?'

sanjaymehra

It doesnt sound like normal procedure. But all states change their procedures from time to time.

Aishah

In our area - no. There is no need to fill out forms or show passport if you are booking your safari via a hotel organising it. I'm not too sure re independent agents but I think all you do is tell them where you are staying. You will have filled out a form already with your intial staying point. If you are going directly out on a safari with an operator and have not checked into a hotel or guesthouse, then there may be the form and passport required. Form btw is called a C Form and is required particularly if near a border area. It is collected by the police and lodged at the Foreigner Registration Office.

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zoltan

I've been on 3 different safaris with 3 different agents. I have never had to give my passport details when going out into the Thar.

Cheers
Zoltan

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Nick-H

C Form... that's the one.

Hey, D2 is close enough for absent-minded dyslexic!