🇮🇳 Is India safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of India: 118 diplomatic missions from 98 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to India
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Wagah-Attari border crossing between India and Pakistan is currently closed
- If travel disruption affects your Indian visa, contact the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)
- Middle East airspace closures may cause flight delays or cancellations even on routes not involving the region
- Check airline and tour operator updates before departure and verify your insurance covers disruption
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have a minimum of 2 blank pages for entry/exit stamps
- Spanish citizens require a visa to enter India, including for airport transits involving a terminal change
- India-Pakistan border crossing at Attari-Wagah is closed following the Pahalgam terrorist attack of 22 April 2025
- Do not hand over your original passport to any company; vehicle rental firms have been reported to claim passports are lost
Risk areas and situations
- All travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border is advised against by FCDO
- Entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is advised against, except flying to/from Jammu city or staying within it
- Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Srinagar and the Jammu-Srinagar highway are all included in the J&K restriction
- All but essential travel to Manipur state, including capital Imphal, is advised against
- Travel to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh is strongly discouraged unless strictly necessary
- Border areas with Pakistan in the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat should be avoided for non-essential travel
- The Attari-Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan is currently closed
Emergency numbers in India
Embassies and consulates in India
118 diplomatic missions from 98 countries, across 10 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 8 | Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Chennai |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 3 | Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3 | Mumbai, New Delhi, |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | Mumbai, New Delhi |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 2 | Mumbai, New Delhi |
| 🇨🇳 China | 2 | Kolkata, Mumbai |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Mumbai, New Delhi |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 2 | Chennai, New Delhi |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 2 | Goa, New Delhi |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | New Delhi |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | 1 | New Delhi |
…and 86 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in India is Hindi. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Hindi, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is India safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for India is 2.5/4 (High risk, level 3 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in India?
The general emergency number in India is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in India?
Telcomia tracks 118 diplomatic missions from 98 countries in India, across 10 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.