Security Updates and Travel Info
Emergency Messages to U.S. Citizens
Emergency mesages provide information for U.S. citizens traveling or living in India. They are breaking news messages containing advice for
the resident community, such as those alerting U.S. citizens to demonstrations, a political crisis, a natural disaster, or a terrorist attack. Emergency messages may also contain Travel Alerts, issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens/nationals.
To receive emergency messages and travel alerts by email or SMS, sign up here.
Demonstration notices provides security messages regarding routine demonstrations taking place in India. Please monitor our websites regularly for information about protest activities in the country.
Messages provide routine but important messages such as voting news, outreach trip information, or newsletters.
Country Specific Reports
We provide information on every country in the world. For each country, you will find information like the location of the U.S. embassy and any consular offices; whether you need a visa; crime and security information; health and medical conditions; drug penalties; and localized hot spots.
Indian Visas
General information regarding Indian visa and immigration rules, including the addresses and telephone numbers for the FRRO offices, can be found at the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website for its Bureau of Immigration at http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in.
You may also review the Indian Entry/Exit Requirements in the Department of State's Country Specific Report.
Questions?
Email: acsnd@state.gov
