Personal Medical Device → India

Personal medical devices permitted with documentation

Details

India permits travelers to bring personal medical devices. Carry a doctor's letter explaining the device and its medical necessity. CPAP machines, insulin pumps, and hearing aids are all permitted. Travelers should keep items in original packaging where applicable. No special customs procedures required for personal quantities within standard duty-free allowances. Declare if exceeding personal use thresholds.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Documentation required

• Doctor's letter recommended

Legal reference

Indian Customs personal effects

Practical advice

No special procedure is required for personal quantities of personal medical device arriving in India. Quantities above duty-free allowances must still be declared. Verify current limits with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

Customs authority

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) · https://www.cbic.gov.in