Asia and Oceania

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

Travel Summary

• We advise against all travel to rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir other than Ladakh; all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan, other than at Wagah; and all travel in Manipur.  See Safety and Security - Local Travel
  
  
• We advise against all but essential travel to Srinagar and Imphal, unless only by air. See Safety and Security - Local Travel
  
  
• There is a high threat from terrorism throughout India. Recent attacks have targeted public places including those visited by foreigners.  See Safety and Security -

• Terrorism
  
  
• The Commonwealth Games will take place in New Delhi from 3-14 October.  Click here for further information.
  
  
• New Delhi is currently experiencing a seasonal outbreak of dengue fever. See Health .
  
  
• The city of Leh in northern India and popular trekking routes to the west were severely affected by flash floods on 6 August. Power, communications and road networks have been seriously affected and will take weeks, possibly months to restore. The Leh-Manali and Leh-Srinagar roads have been re-opened but, you should be prepared for longer journeys than usual.
  
• Monitor weather updates for impending weather depressions.  See Natural Disasters .
  
  
• Anyone on a tourist visa leaving India cannot return within two months, unless they meet specific conditions.  See  Entry Requirements .
  
  
• Most British nationals who visit India have a trouble-free stay.   See General - Consular Assistance - Statistics .
  
  
• Register with us on LOCATE before you arrive in India.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  See General -Insurance .

Safety and security

Safety and Security -Terrorism
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout India. Terrorists have targeted places in the past which westerners are known to visit including public places such as restaurants, hotels, railway stations, markets, and places of worship. The most recent attacks targeted a stadium where an IPL cricket match was being played in Bangalore on 17 April and a bakery/coffee shop in Pune on 13 February 2010. Foreigners were among the casualties in the Pune attack.
 

Take into account security arrangements when deciding where to visit. If you see unattended baggage, report it promptly.  Be particularly conscious of security considerations in the vicinity of key government installations and tourist sites; when attending public events; and in public places, including hotels, airports, shopping malls/markets and on public transport, including buses, trains, trams and the metro. Security has been strengthened, notably at major hotels and airports. Allow extra time for security checks when checking in for flights.

Take particular care in the lead up to and on days of national significance, such as Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), Ramadan (11 Aug to 9 Sept), Eid (10/11 September) and Diwali (5 November).
Since July 2006 there have been terrorist attacks in major cities across India, including Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Faizabad, Varanasi, Lucknow and Hyderabad. These attacks, often in the early evening, included:

• On 17 April 2010, two bombs exploded at a cricket stadium in Bangalore, Karnataka, where an IPL match was being played. 17 were injured. Three further unexploded devices were found later.
• On 13 February 2010, a bomb exploded in Pune, Maharashtra. 17 people were killed and over 50 were injured. Foreign nationals were among the casualties.
• On 16 October 2009, a bomb exploded in the town of Margao, Goa, killing one person.
• On 30 October 2008, 11 bombs exploded in Assam. Guwahati and the Barpeta, Bongaigoan and Kokrajhar districts were affected. 77 people were killed and over 300 injured.
• On 21 October 2008, a bomb exploded in Imphal, Manipur killing 17 people and injuring many others.
• In September 2008, six bombs exploded in New Delhi.  Over 30 were killed and over 100 injured. 
• On 26 July 2008 bombs in Ahmadabad, Gujarat and the surrounding area killed 49 people and injured over 100.
• On 25 July 2008 bomb blasts in Bangalore, south eastern India killed two people and injured many more.  
• On 13 May 2008, bomb blasts in Jaipur, western India, killed 60 people and injured over 200.

In some areas terrorist incidents are frequent, especially Jammu and Kashmir (excluding Ladakh) and the north east.  A 30-year insurgency campaign by an ultra nationalist group in Assam continues with frequent bombings and random killings. Violent extremist groups are also active in the rural areas of Bihar, Jharkland, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Orissa.

See Terrorism abroad.

Safety And Security - Crime
Beware of street crime and take security measures including:

• Safeguard your passport and credit/ATM cards, particularly when travelling by bus and train.  There has been an increase in handbag snatching in Delhi.
• Keep a photocopy of your passport, Indian visa and flight ticket separately from the originals when travelling.
• Be aware of what you are eating and drinking.  There have been reports of travellers being drugged and robbed, particularly on trains.
• Do not leave your luggage unattended on trains at all.
• Be wary of confidence tricksters, particularly in Agra and Jaipur, who promise substantial cash for delivery of jewellery abroad in return for an initial deposit.  The jewellery is invariably worthless and the deposit, often amounting to thousands of pounds, is lost.
• Avoid walking alone in isolated spots in the popular tourist areas, particularly after dark. 
• There have been incidents of sexual offences against women (including British nationals) in Goa, Delhi and Rajasthan.  Female travellers should take basic personal safety precautions. See our Women travellers and Rape and sexual assault overseas pages.
• Drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK.

See our Victims of crime abroad page.

Safety and Security - Local Travel

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Jammu & Kashmir

We advise against all travel to or through rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, other than to Ladakh, and against all but essential travel to Srinagar.  If you intend to travel to Srinagar then you should only travel there by air. Despite an overall decline in violence in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, there is a high risk of unpredictable violence, including bombings, grenade attacks, shootings and kidnapping.  There is also a risk of kidnapping. Militants took an Indian journalist hostage in 2006.

Be aware that the long-standing policy of the British Government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers.

Recent incidents include:

• 30 July - 8 August 2010: At least 30 people have been killed and hundreds injured in violent clashes between protestors and security forces in several towns of Kashmir. Curfew was imposed for extended periods in Srinagar and other major towns during this time.
• June-July 2010: There have been frequent violent clashes between protestors and security forces in several towns in Kashmir since 11 June. Fourteen people have been killed and hundreds injured so far in clashes at major towns including Srinagar, Baramulla, Sopore, Anantnag, Kulgam and Pulwama. Three civilians were killed in a fresh round of clashes on 6 July. Curfew is imposed for extended periods in towns where clashes occur and telecommunication services are affected.
• On 6/7 January 2010, three people were killed and nine injured when terrorists attacked police and entered a hotel near Lal Chowk in central Srinagar.
• 15 December 2009: 22 people, including eight policemen, were injured in violent clashes between protestors and security forces across the Kashmir Valley. Five shops were razed in Srinagar.
• 11 December 2009: Sixty people, including 20 policemen, were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in Srinagar.
• 12 September 2009: Four people, including three policemen, were killed and 18 others injured in a car bomb blast in the Rainawari area in Srinagar.
• June-July 2009: 160 people, including several policemen, were reported injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in Srinagar, Shopian and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley. There were three grenade attacks in Sopore and Baramulla, and two grenade attacks in Srinager that injured 17 people including eight security forces personnel.
• April-May 2009: Around 25 people were injured in separate clashes between protestors and security forces in Srinagar. Three people were injured in clashes at Sopore.
• 24 February 2009: At least 15 people, including five policemen and a journalist, were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in Srinagar.
  

There is the danger of land mines in some border areas.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Other Northern States

We advise against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan other than travel across the international border at Wagah. Four rocket attacks launched from Pakistani territory landed near Attari on 12 September 2009, and a previous attack took place in July 2009.

The border between India and Pakistan in Rajasthan is unmarked in some areas.  Approaching the border away from an official crossing point could be dangerous, and where unmarked could lead to a visitor straying into the other country illegally.

Passengers must pay a user development fee (UDF) at Jaipur Airport.  For domestic flights, the fee is RS 150 and for international flights the fee is RS 1000.  This should already be included in the cost of airline tickets.  However, if for any reason the fee is not included it will be collected at the airport check-in counter.  So ensure you carry the appropriate amount in Indian rupees.

Trekking: In 2000, there were several attacks, including murder, in the mountain areas of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.  Trekkers should travel in groups and engage local guides.  

If you trek in remote mountain areas be aware that there are no commercial mountain rescue services operating above 3000 metres. There are also parts of the border areas where only the Indian Air Force is permitted to carry out air rescues.  Be aware though that they are under no obligation to perform air rescues and have limited resources to do so.  Ensure that your insurance policy covers you for altitudes over 2,400 metres. The use of personal satellite phones is illegal.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - East and North East India
We advise against all travel in Manipur and against all but essential travel to Imphal.  If you plan to travel to Imphal then do so only by air.  There is a risk from insurgent groups, mainly in rural areas.  Although foreigners have not been the deliberate targets of violence, attacks can be indiscriminate.  Although the overall security situation in the northeast has improved in the last year, kidnapping, banditry and insurgency still take place.

Violent extremist groups are active in the rural areas of Bihar, Jharkland, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Orissa, with more frequent attacks since mid-August.

There are frequent and sudden strikes called by the Gorkha Jana Mukti Morcha in Darjeeling and the surrounding hills in North Bengal. This results in severe transport disruption, shortage of drinking water, suspension of waste removal and closure of shops and government services in the region. If you intend to visit the region contact your lodgings beforehand to ensure that there is no disruption. Any disruption will also affect visitors to Sikkim as roads to the state run through the Hill area.

• On 30 October 2008, 11 bombs exploded in Assam. Guwahati and the Barpeta, Bongaigoan and Kokrajhar districts were affected. 77 people were killed and over 300 injured. Since then there have been a number of isolated attacks in Assam, most recently on 22 November 2009 at Nalbari.
  On 21 October 2008, a bomb exploded in Imphal, Manipur killing 17 people and injuring many others.
• On 1 October 2008, a bomb exploded in Agartala, capital of Tripura seriously injuring four people.
  

Be aware of the risk of violent crime in the rural areas of Bihar and Jharkhand. There have also been skirmishes on the India/Bangladesh border.   .

Indian Government permits are required for travel to Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.  Make applications for travel well in advance.  In India, they should be made at the liaison offices of the state requiring permits or Foreigners Regional Registration Offices.  Permits for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be issued on arrival in Port Blair but this is not the case for other states.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Western Region
We advise against all travel in the immediate vicinity of the border with Pakistan other than travel across the international border at Wagah.

The India/ Pakistan border in Gujarat is unmarked in some areas.  Approaching it away from an official crossing point could be dangerous and where unmarked could lead to a visitor straying into the other country illegally.

There continues to be some inter communal tension in Gujarat which can lead to isolated incidents of violence.

In Mumbai, there is a risk of armed robbers holding up taxis along the main highway from the airport to the city in the early hours of the morning.  If you use the route during these times arrange to travel by coach where possible or seek advice at the airport on arrival.

In Mumbai, the international and domestic airport terminals are at a considerable distance from each other and it is not possible to walk from one to the other.  If you are transiting between international and domestic flights  you can use the free shuttle services if you have an onward connection on your ticket. You will not be able to use the service once you exit the terminal building.  Both terminals also have pre-paid taxi facilities. At the international terminal, these can be reached from inside and outside the terminal building. At the domestic terminal, prepaid taxi facilities are accessible only from inside the terminal building. There have been reports of scams at both terminals with unofficial taxi drivers demanding exorbitant sums of money once you are inside the cab so use either prepaid taxis or metered taxis.

After you clear customs and immigration at Mumbai airport be wary of approaches by thieves posing as Government officials.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Southern India

There have been incidents of violence in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh (AP).  The curfew imposed in the Old City following violence there, has been lifted.  Visitors to Hyderabad and the State of AP should avoid crowded areas and public places, check transport arrangements with their airline or hotel if arriving or departing from AP and monitor the situation through local media.

A User Development Fee (UDF) has been levied at Bangalore Airport for all embarking / departing passengers for domestic and international journeys.  The fee is Rs. 1,070 per international passenger and Rs.260 per domestic passenger.  You should check with their airline if this fee is included in their ticket.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Goa
You should take the same precautions as you would in any other coastal resort, be it in Europe or elsewhere in Asia.

There have been reports of drinks being spiked and travellers, including British nationals, subsequently being robbed, sexually assaulted or dying.  In 2008, 40 British nationals died in Goa up to ten of these deaths were attributed to drug/alcohol abuse.

Avoid beaches after dark, because of the risk of being attacked by packs of stray dogs, robbed or sexually assaulted.  Avoid walking alone in isolated spots in the popular tourist areas, particularly after dark.

Female travellers should observe and respect local dress and customs. There has been a series of high-profile incidents in Goa of alleged rape against foreign nationals, including Britons. See our Rape and sexual assault abroad and Your trip pages.

Buying property in Goa?: See General> Purchasing Property.

Safety and Security -Local Travel - Road Travel
Take great care when travelling by road in India. Car and bike accidents are on of the biggest causes of injury and death overseas.  Several British nationals die each year on Indian roads. Special care should be taken at night. Always travel in a well-maintained vehicle with seatbelts. If you travel by bike, wear a helmet and proper footwear.

See our Driving abroad page.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Sea Travel
Tourist boats and other small crafts rarely carry life saving equipment.  The poor infrastructure can make the provision of consular assistance difficult, particularly in remote areas.  Piracy/armed robbery against ships has occurred in and around India’s waters.  Mariners are advised to be vigilant.  See our River and Sea Safety page.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Swimming
There are strong currents off many coasts.  The regular drownings of both locals and foreigners has highlighted the lack of warning signs or flags and life-saving equipment on most beaches.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Rail Travel
Do not accept food or drinks from strangers.  There have been reports of travellers being drugged and robbed on trains often on overnight trains.  Take particular care of your passport and valuables when boarding and whilst on the train.  Avoid individuals at railway stations offering tickets and tours, mainly to Kashmir and Rajasthan.

Safety and Security - Local Travel - Air Travel
Flights leaving India become very full between the months of December and April.  Passengers may find themselves 'bumped off' flights even if they have confirmed seats.  All international departures must be re-confirmed at least 72 hours before departure.

Political Situation

India Country Profile

Political rallies and demonstrations are frequent throughout the country and can turn violent, particularly around elections. Transport and Public services may also be disrupted at short notice. Check whether elections are taking place in the area you are visiting by logging on to the Election Commission of India's website.

An all India bandh (strike) on 5 July to protest against the Central government's increase of fuel prices led to some disruption in parts of the country. Further strike action and disruption can not be ruled out. British nationals should monitor local media if travelling to known trouble spots.

Local laws and customs

Drugs are illegal in India.   There is a minimum sentence of six months for possession of small amounts deemed for personal consumption only.  A 10-year sentence for possession of other amounts applies.  The slow judicial process means that lengthy pre-trial detention, usually of several years, is normal.

Drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK.

Obey local laws. There may be very serious penalties for breaking a law which might seem trivial to you or for doing something which may not be illegal in the UK.   Hobbies that involve cameras and binoculars, such as bird-watching or plane spotting, may be misunderstood particularly near military sites, government buildings, airports and railway stations.

The penalties for paedophile offences are severe.  Indian family law is very different from UK law and particular caution is needed when, for example, child custody becomes an issue.  Please see Child abduction.

See Your trip.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements - Visas
You must obtain a visa before travelling to India; without one you will be refused entry.  Contact the Indian High Commission in London. Foreign nationals arriving in India on long term multiple entry visas must register with the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Officer within 14 days of arrival.  Overstayers will be fined and may be prosecuted or detained and later deported.  They may also need to appear in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi.  The High Commission/Deputy High Commission may not be able to intervene in these cases.

Unless visiting neighbouring countries (see paragraph below), tourists leaving India will receive a stamp in their passports indicating that they may not re-enter India for two months, regardless of their length of stay prior to departure. Tourists wishing to return to India before the two month period has passed will now have to visit the Indian High Commission or Consulate in the country to which they travelled or are resident and present their case for re-entry.

The authorities in all Indian Immigration Check Posts have, however, been authorised to allow tourists to make two or three entries, based on production of an itinerary and documentation (ticket bookings) substantiating the need for tourism related travel to neighbouring countries.  For further information read the FAQs published by the MHA: http://www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa170510.pdf

To transit through India you will need a transit visa. A transit visa is valid for a single or double journey, within 15 days, effective from the date of issue. Transit visas are for the sole purpose of a direct transit for a maximum period of three days. For stays beyond three days, obtain an appropriate visa.

In September 2009, a large number of foreign nationals resident in India were found to be employed on business visas instead of employment visas. Ensure that your visa is appropriate for your travel.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs FAQs clarify Business or Employment visa queries at:  www.mha.nic.in/pdfs/work_visa_faq.pdf For more details please speak to the Visa Department at the Indian High Commission.

Entry Requirements - Passport validity
Passports are required to be valid for a minimum of six months from the date you apply for your visa to India.

Health

Local medical facilities are not comparable to those in the UK, especially in more remote areas. In major cities private medical care is available, but expensive. For psychiatric illness, specialised treatment may not be available outside major cities. The treatment of such illnesses may require long-term hospitalisation, which may incur large expenditure and insurance companies are often reluctant to cover costs.

Take care with your water and food hygiene. Drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks.  If you suffer from diarrhoea seek immediate medical attention. Mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya affect most of India.

New Delhi is currently experiencing a seasonal outbreak of dengue fever.  According to Indian Government statistics the number of confirmed cases to date is significantly higher than for the same period in recent years.  The Municipal Council of Delhi expects the number of cases to rise in September and October.  For further information and preventative measures, see NHS webpage:  http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dengue/Pages/Introduction.aspx.

In the 2008 Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic the UNAIDS/WHO Working Group estimated that 2,300,000 adults aged 15 or over in India were living with HIV around 0.3% of the adult population. Compared to 0.2% in the UK. Exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. See HIV and AIDS.

Seek medical advice before travelling and ensure vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention visit the National Travel Heath Network and Centre  NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland’s Fit for Travel websites or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. For more general health information see Travel health.

Health - Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
There have been outbreaks of avian influenza in India, most recently in the north-eastern states of West Bengal and Assam.

As a precaution avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds. Ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked. Read Avian and Pandemic Influenza.

Natural disasters

Natural Disasters - Monsoons
Travel in the rural areas during the Monsoon season can be hazardous and care should be taken. Monsoon rains cause flooding and landslides that can cut off some towns and villages for days.  Check access routes before setting off.

Natural Disasters - Cyclones and Tropical Storms
Cyclones and tropical storms are common and you should monitor local and international weather updates and follow the advice of local authorities and tour operators.

General

General - Insurance
Get comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Check exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities. See our Travel insurance page.

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then see our When Things Go Wrong page.

General - Cults
There have been media reports about cults and religious movements in India. For further information contact the charity Information Network Focus on Religious Movements (INFORM) which helps people by providing accurate, up-to-date information about new and/or alternative religious or spiritual movements.

General - Purchasing Property
Seek comprehensive legal advice from a reliable source before investing in immovable property or businesses in India. There have been a significant number of cases where British and other foreign nationals have encountered serious difficulties, often because of misleading advice from unscrupulous agents and by not adhering to strict visa and FEMA regulations resulting in (often unwitting) illegal acquisition of property. There are strict rules preventing the purchase of property by non-Indian nationals, which cannot be bypassed (e.g. by registering a local company for the sole purpose of acquiring a property). If the purchase is judged to violate local laws (including if you purchase whilst on a tourist visa), you are likely to lose your money and may even face prosecution.

General - Photography and use of technical equipment
Equipment such as satellite phones, listening or recording devices, radio transmitters, powerful cameras or binoculars, which are legal and available in the UK, may require a licence for use in India. Seek advice from the Indian High Commission in London or your country of residence before bringing in such equipment.

Obey local laws. There may be very serious penalties for breaking a law which might seem trivial to you or for doing something which may not be illegal in the UK.   Hobbies that involve cameras and binoculars, such as bird-watching or plane spotting, may be misunderstood particularly near military sites, government buildings, airports and railway stations.

General - Consular Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.


General - Replacing a lost or stolen passport
If your travel document is lost or stolen notify the police immediately and obtain a police report. A replacement passport can only be applied for at New Delhi.  However, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa and Kolkata can issue an Emergency Travel Document in dire emergencies. Straightforward applications are normally issued within 20 working days.

General - Consular Assistance Statistics
Most of the 787,000 British tourists who visit India every year have a trouble-free stay. Between April 2009 and April 2010, 391 British nationals required consular assistance for deaths (143 cases); hospitalisations (95); and arrests (42).  Assistance was requested for lost/stolen passports (292 cases).

General - British Overseas Missions in India

NORTHERN INDIA: The British High Commission in NEW DELHI covers Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and the new State of Uttaranchal. Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021 (tel: +91 11 2419 2100 Consular fax: +91 11 2611 6094); e-mail: Consular.assistance.NewDelhi@fco.gov.uk  Office Hours: (GMT) Mon-Fri: 03:00-07:30 and 08:30-11:30; {Local time): Mon-Fri: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00
Consular Hours: (GMT) Mon-Fri: 04:30 to 10:00; (local time): Mon-Fri: 10:00 to 15:00. Out of Hours contact: +91 11 2419 2100.

EAST AND NORTH-EAST: The British Deputy High Commission in KOLKATA (Calcutta) covers Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700 071 (tel: +91 33 2288 5172/73/74/75/76; fax: +91 33 2288 3435) E-mail: Kolkata@fco.gov.uk
Office Hours: (GMT): 03:00-07:30 and 08:30-10:30; (Local time): 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Consular Hours: (GMT) Mon-Fri: 03:30 – 07:30 and 08:00 –10:30; (local time): Mon-Fri: 09:00 -13:00 and 13:30 – 16:00.
Out of Hours contact: +91 11 2419 2100.

SOUTH INDIA: The British Deputy High Commission in CHENNAI (Madras) covers Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the Union Territory of Pondicherry and the Lakshadweep Islands. 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006 (tel: +91 44 4219 2151; fax: +91 44 4219 2322) E-Mail: bdhcchen@airtelmail.in.
Office Hours: (GMT): 03:00-07:30 and 08:30-10:30; (Local time): 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:00.
Consular Hours: Mon-Thur (GMT) 03:30 - 07:30 and 08:00- 09:30 (Local time) 09:00 - 13:00 and 13:30 -15:00; Friday: (GMT) 04:00 - 07:00 (Local time) 09:30 - 12:30 Out of Hours contact: +91 11 2419 2100.

WESTERN REGION: The British Deputy High Commission in MUMBAI covers Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, (Opposite Dena Bank), Bandra East, Mumbai 400051 (tel: +91 22 6650 2222) (fax: +91 22 6650 2324) E-Mail: Consular.bombay@fco.gov.uk. Office Hours: Mon-Thur: (GMT) 02:30-07:30 and 08:30-10:30; (Local time): 08:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00
Consular opening hours: (GMT) 03:00 - 08:00 (Local time): 08:30 - 13:30 (Mon – Thurs) Fridays (GMT) 0300 - 0700 (Local Time): 0830 - 1230.
Out of Hours contact: +91 11 2419 2100

GOA: The British Tourist Assistance Office in GOA provides consular assistance to British nationals. This office does not issue visas. S-13/14 Dempo Towers, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa- 403001. (Tel: +91 832 2438897 / 8734); (Fax +91 832 6641297) Email: assistance@goaukconsular.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri: (GMT) 02:30 - 10:30; (Local time): 08:00 - 16:00. Consular opening hours: Mon to Thu (GMT) 04:00 - 09:30 (Local time): 09:30 - 15:00; Fridays (GMT) 04:00 - 07:00 (Local time): 09:30 - 12:30. Out of Hours contact: +91 11 2419 2100.