India Travel Advisory by USA

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These points provide a comprehensive overview of key considerations for travelers to India as per the latest India Travel Advisory, here are some to know.

1

General Advisory

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for India to 'Level 2,' advising travellers to exercise increased caution.

2

Jammu and Kashmir

The advisory warns of potential terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, excluding eastern Ladakh and Leh.

3

India-Pakistan Border

Non-citizens can only cross the border at Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. U.S. citizens residing in India can apply for Pakistani.

4

Central and Eastern India

In a vast region from eastern Maharashtra to western West Bengal, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel for at least six months.

5

Manipur

Due to ongoing ethnic-based civil conflict and violence, the advisory warns against travel to Manipur. 

6

Northeastern State

The advisory notes occasional violent acts by ethnic insurgent groups in northeastern states, including bombings in public areas.

7

U.S. Government Employees

U.S. government employees need approval to visit Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and many other capital cities .