India Travel Risk Level

Reissued after periodic review with updates to entry/exit requirements. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Country Summary: Violent crime and terrorism occur in India. Rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crimes, including sexual assault, happen at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target: tourist locations transportation hubs markets/shopping malls government facilities The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in rural areas. These areas stretch from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal. Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in India must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas. If you decide to travel to India: Do not bring a satellite phone or GPS device. Possessing a satellite phone or GPS device is illegal in India and may result in a penalty of $200,000 or jail time of up to three years. Do not travel alone, especially if you are a woman. Read travel tips at Women Travelers . Review your personal security plans and stay alert to your surroundings. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to get alerts and make it easier for us to find you in an emergency. Review the India Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage. Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir: Do not travel to this area (except for visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest . Terroris

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): this area (except for visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest . Terroris

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel India-Pakistan border area FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border. The Wagah-Attari border crossing is closed. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir FCDO advises against all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of Srinagar and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway), except for: travel by air to and from the city of Jammu travel within the city of Jammu Manipur FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Manipur including the capital, Imphal. Curfews and restrictions continue in parts of Manipur following violent ethnic clashes that broke out in 2023. Intermittent violence continues, including during May to July 2025. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions . Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel: check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator review your travel insurance policy for coverage monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts If you have been impacted by travel disruption and need to review your Indian visa contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). See e-FRRO Home (website not accessible outside India). Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see gener

Higher-risk regions — Advise against all travel: India-Pakistan border area FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border. The Wagah-Attari border crossing is closed. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir FCDO advises…

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Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: Specific zones carry a higher advisory than the country overall.

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

Higher-risk regions — Partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung): Auswärtiges Amt: Teilreisewarnung (partial travel warning) — travel advised against for parts of the country.