Location: India
Event: Flights to U.S. cities remain open. However, those originating from India to Canada, the UK, UAE, and South East Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong) have been suspended. United Airlines temporarily cancelled their flights on April 23 from Delhi to Chicago, Newark, and San Francisco due to technical difficulties. United is working to restore service as quickly as possible. Travelers should check with the airline for scheduling updates. United Airlines’ codeshare flights on Lufthansa and United’s flights from Mumbai have not been impacted. Delta’s codeshare flights from India on Air France and KLM also remain operational.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice and the Department of State has issued a Level 4 Travel Advisory advising against all travel to India.
We urge U.S. citizens to enroll in STEP at step.state.gov in order to receive critical information from the Embassy related to health and safety in India.
Please visit the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare website for the latest information on travel restrictions.
Actions to Take: Review your personal health and safety preparedness within India and plan accordingly – especially considering the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in India and the significant stress that is placing on the Indian healthcare system.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri 110021
+91 11 2419 8000
U.S. Consulate General Chennai (Madras)
220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
+91 44 2857 4000
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Paigah Palace, 1-8-323 Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet Secunderabad 500003
+91 40 4033 8300
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata (Calcutta)
5 /1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani 700071
+91 33 3984 2400
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai (Bombay)
C 49 G Block Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
+91 22 2672 4000
