India Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 15, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of June 15, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Last updated June 4, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 15, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for India since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is India safe? What the official advisory says
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.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 15, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
India travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for India?
As of June 15, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates India at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the India travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 15, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for India?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated June 4, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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