Travel Advisories For Travel to India

Foreign nationals planning to visit India for tourism, vacations or business should check the travel advisory bulletins of their respective countries. Before finalizing your plans to travel to India it is advisable to check the travel advisory notifications of your country. These travel advisories are posted with specific information regarding the health and safety for prospective travelers.

To check the travel advisory visit the travel advisory website of the ministry of foreign affairs of your country. It is also a good idea to register your trip details with your embassy before you travel, so they can contact you in an emergency.

Australia

Australian High Commission 1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Telephone: +91-11-4139 9900 Fax: +91-11-4149 4490

Travel Advisory: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/india

High Commission website: https://india.highcommission.gov.au/

New Zealand

New Zealand does not have an embassy in Delhi; consular support is provided by the New Zealand High Commission in Singapore for emergencies.

Travel Advisory: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/india

Health and travel tips: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/health-and-travel

Canada

High Commission of Canada 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021

Telephone: +91 (11) 4178-2000 Fax: +91 (11) 4178-2020 Email: delhi@international.gc.ca

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:30; Friday 08:30 to 13:00

Canada also has consular offices in Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata.

Travel Advisory: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/india

United States of America

American Citizen Services Unit U.S. Embassy, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021

Telephone: +91-11-2419-8000 (ext. 4249, 8562, 4040, 4032) Fax: +91-11-2419-8407 Email: acsnd@state.gov

Embassy website: https://in.usembassy.gov/

Travel alerts and warnings: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/India.html

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before travel: https://step.state.gov/

United Kingdom

British High Commission Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021

Telephone: (91-11) 26872161 Fax: (91-11) 26870065 Out-of-hours: (91-11) 26872161 Email: postmaster.nedel@fco.gov.uk

Office hours: 0900-1700 hrs

British High Commission website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-new-delhi

Travel Advice Alerts & Info: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india

Alerts and Warnings for foreign tourists planning to visit Srinagar - Kashmir India

Tourists are advised that problems with terrorists in Srinagar have again been reported in the Indian news media. Problems in this area are a threat to tourists and foreign tourists are advised to avoid such problem areas. If you plan to visit places like Srinagar, Kashmir then kindly make sure you check with the travel advisory of your country for the latest information.

Emergency phone numbers in India

In case of an emergency during your trip, the following numbers work from any phone anywhere in India:

112 – National unified emergency number (police, fire, ambulance)
100 – Police
101 – Fire
102 – Ambulance / medical emergency
1363 – Tourist helpline (24x7, multilingual)
1091 – Women's helpline

Save your country's embassy/consulate phone number on your phone before you travel, and carry a paper copy as a backup.

General travel safety tips

Carry a photocopy of your passport's photo page and your Indian visa separately from the originals.
Most reputable hotels will store your original passport in their safe while you are a guest; ask at check-in.
Avoid tap water; drink sealed bottled water and be cautious with ice, salads and cut fruit from street vendors.
Register your trip with your country's travel-registration portal (links under each country above) so the embassy can reach you if something happens at home or in-country.
Buy travel insurance that covers medical evacuation – private hospitals in India expect payment up front.

Restricted areas in India

Some parts of India are restricted for foreign nationals and a permit is required to visit them. Permits are usually issued on submission of the required forms along with payment of a nominal fee. See our Restricted Areas page for details.