Satellite phones are not allowed
Under the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs, foreign nationals may not bring satellite phones (such as Thuraya or Iridium) into India. Visitors found carrying them may face legal action.
See also Additional information for travellers on regulations in India.
Use the official visa website
Several fraudulent websites copy official designs to sell Indian visas. Apply only on indianvisaonline.gov.in. See e-Visa.