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Q: Is it safe to travel to India right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates India at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for India?

Visa requirements for India depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Q: Is India safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), India is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP.

New Delhi

Exercise Caution

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-06-16Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalNew Delhi

LanguageEnglish

CurrencyINR · Indian rupee

TimezoneUTC+05:30

Exercise CautionUpdated 2025-06-16

Risk Level2 / 4

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Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. 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 and 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.

Emergency

Police

police

100

Fire

fire

101

Ambulance

ambulance

102

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

क्या आप अंग्रेज़ी बोलते हैं?

kyah AAP ung-GREH-zee BOHL-teh hain?

Do you speak English?

உங்களுக்கு ஆங்கிலம் தெரியுமா?

UNG-ga-luk-ku AANG-ga-lam teh-REE-yoo-MAA?

Do you speak English?

Excuse me

ek-SKYOOZ mee

Excuse me

माफ़ कीजिए / क्षमा करें

MAHF kee-JEE-eh / KSHAH-mah kuh-REIN

Excuse me / Sorry

மன்னிக்கவும் / வருத்தமாக இருக்கிறது

man-NEEK-ka-VOOM / va-ruth-tha-MAH-ga i-rukk-ku-REE-dhu

Excuse me / Sorry

यह कितने का है?

yuh kit-NEH kah hai?

How much does this cost?

இது எவ்வளவு?

ee-dhu ev-VA-lavoo?

How much does this cost?

How much?

how MUCH

How much?

मुझे समझ नहीं आया

MOOJ-heh suhmuj nuh-HEEN AH-yah

I don't understand

எனக்கு புரியவில்லை

e-nakk-ku pu-ree-ya-VIL-lai

I don't understand

I want to buy

eye WANT too BUY

I want to buy

मुझे यह चाहिए

MOOJ-heh yuh CHAH-hee-eh

I would like this

இது வேண்டும்

ee-dhu VEN-doom

I would like this

noh

Please

PLEEZ

Please

धन्यवाद

dhun-yuh-VAHD

Thank you

நன்றி

NAN-dri

Thank you

शौचालय कहाँ है?

SHOW-cha-lay kuh-HAHN hai?

Where is the bathroom?

கழிவறை எங்கே உள்ளது?

ka-ZHI-va-RAI eng-GAY oo-NA-dhu?

Where is the bathroom?

Where is?

WARE iz

Where is...?

Yes

yes

Yes

हाँ / नहीं

hahn / nuh-HEEN

Yes / No

ஆம் / இல்லை

AAM / il-LAI

Yes / No

Greetings

Hello

HEL-oh

Hello

नमस्ते

nuh-muhs-TAY

Hello

வணக்கம்

va-NAK-kam

Hello

Thank you

THANK yoo

Thank you

Emergency

Help!

help

Help!

बचाओ! / मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए

buh-CHAO / MOOJ-heh DOK-tar CHAH-hee-eh

Help! / I need a doctor

உதவி! / எனக்கு டாக்டர் வேண்டும்

oo-dha-VEE / e-nakk-ku DAAK-tar VEN-doom

Help! / I need a doctor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to India right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates India at Level 2 (Exercise Caution) as of the current advisory. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have increased risk.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for India?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in India?

Emergency services in India: police 100; fire 101; ambulance 102; general emergency 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is India safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 2 (Exercise Caution), India is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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