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Goa travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Goa with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Goa.
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Goa travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Goa with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Goa - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 10 hours |
| Time difference | UK +5.5 hours |
| Language(s) | Hindi, English |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Electricity | C + D + M plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
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Goa tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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Goa weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  32 |
32 |
32 |
33 |
33 |
30 |
 29 |
29 |
30 |
32 |
33 |
33 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
 22 |
 25 |
23 |
 13 |
 5 |
2 |
0 |
| Sea temperature °C |  27 |
 28 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
27 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
The Goa weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Panaji.
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Goa travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Goa from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Goa - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Goa - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Safe travel advisories for Goa - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Goa - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Goa.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Goa travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Goa with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Goa - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Goa - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Goa - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Goa, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Goa travel features
Do you want to learn more about Goa? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Goa.
Goa FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Goa including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the flight time to Goa from the UK?
The flight time to Goa from the UK is typically 10 hours.
Flights to Goa
What is the time difference between Goa and the UK?
The time difference between Goa and the UK is UK time+5.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Goa?
The main languages spoken in Goa are Hindi and English.
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What is the currency in Goa?
The currency in Goa is the Indian Rupee (INR).
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Which plugs are used in Goa?
Goa uses electrical plug type C + D + M (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Goa?
They drive on the left side of the road in Goa.
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