Foreign travel advice

India

Summary

Still current at:
133 FebruaryJanuary 2023
Updated:
133 FebruaryJanuary 2023
Latest update:
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel toto:

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    The whenIndian thisMinistry travelof adviceTourism ishas updated.a 24 hour multi-lingual telephone helpline on toll free number 1800 111 363 providing visitors to India with information about travel and tourism.

    Travel insurance

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