India
Warnings and insurance
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.
Jammu and Kashmir
FCDO advises against all travel to the region 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
- travel within the Union Territory of Ladakh
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 incidents have continued and escalated in September 2024.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions.
Plane crash in Ahmedabad (Air India AI 171)
Following the plane crash in Ahmedabad on 12 June, the UK is working to provide support to those involved and is coordinating with partners and local authorities in India to establish the facts.
British nationals who require assistance, or have concerns for family or friends should call:
- +91 (11) 2419 2100 (in India)
- +44 (0) 207 008 5000 (in the UK)
The UK Reception Centre in Ummed Hotel, set up by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, will remain open until 5 pm on Thursday 26 June. Please contact the numbers above for further support and advice if required.
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The UK Reception Centre is open from 10am to 5pm daily
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The Ummed Ahmedabad, Airport Circle, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382475
The Government of Gujarat have established an Emergency Centre that can be contacted on:
- +91 (0) 79 23251900
- +91 (0) 9078405304
Air India has set up dedicated passenger hotline numbers for those seeking more information, call:
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1800 5691 444 (in India)
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+91 8062779200 (from outside India)
India-Pakistan tensions
Following military exchanges which began on 7 May, the Government of India stated on 10 May that India and Pakistan have agreed to stop military action. FCDO continues to follow the situation closely. Follow the advice of local authorities.
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 general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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