Foreign travel advice

India

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of India.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

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Areas where FCDO advises against travel 

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India-Pakistan border area

FCDO advises against all travel within 10kmthe vicinity of the India-Pakistan border, except for at Wagah where travellers can cross the border.

Jammu and Kashmir

FCDO advises against all travel to the region of Jammu and Kashmir (including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of SrinagarSrinagar, 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 region of Ladakh

Manipur

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of ManipurManipur.

In April-May 2023 violent ethnic clashes broke out across Manipur, including in the capital,state Imphal. Curfewscapital Imphal. Curfews and other restrictions continuehave been imposed in many parts of Manipurthe followingstate. violentThere ethnicmay clashesbe thattransport brokedisruptions. outInternet inservices 2023.may Intermittentbe incidentslimited haveand continuedrestrictions andmight escalatedbe inimposed Septemberat 2024.short notice.

You should:

  • avoid protests or large gatherings
  • follow the advice of the local authorities and your travel company
  • monitor local media and follow any curfew restrictions

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these regions.

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