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India Travel Warning On April 16, 2010,  the U.S. Department of State released the following Travel Alert: The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to ongoing security concerns in India. The U.S. government continues to receive information that terrorist groups may be planning attacks in India. The February 2010 bombing in Pune and the November 2008 attacks in Mumbai provide a vivid reminder that hotels, markets, trains and other public places in India are especially attractive targets for terrorist groups.   Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. This replaces the Travel Alert dated January 29, 2010, to note the February 2010 bombing in Pune, and expires on May 30, 2010.   U.S. citizens are urged always to practice good security, maintain a heightened situational awareness and a low profile. U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local news reports and consider the level of security present when visiting public places, including religious sites, or choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and recreation venues.   U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.   Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident, Life Insurance, Emergency Medical & Political Evacuation, & Trip Cancellation U.S. citizens with questions or concerns may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further information:   -- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11- 2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. For after-hours emergencies, call 91-11-2419-8000. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363- 0350. For after-hours emergencies, call 91-22-2363-3611, ext. 0. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. For after-hours emergencies, call 91-44-2857-4000, 91-44-2811-2000, or 91-44-2811-2021. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91- 33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. For after-hour emergencies, call 91-99030-42956 (cell) or 91-33-3984-2400, ext. 0. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. For after-hours emergencies, call 91-90-0060-4234. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> India Tourist Visa Regulations to Change On December 9, 2009, the U.S. Embassy New Delhi released the following Warden Message: The U.S. Mission in India wishes to inform U.S. citizens traveling to India that the Government of India is reviewing its regulations pertaining to the entry of American citizens holding long-term Indian tourist visas.  To date, these new regulations are not finalized and are being implemented inconsistently.  The U.S. Embassy and consulates throughout India have received conflicting information regarding the new rules, but it is clear that the rules will only affect those who wish to enter India on a tourist visa within two months of their last departure from India. Tourists traveling to or departing from India are urged to review travel plans in light of these changing procedures and to contact the nearest Indian High Commission or Foreign Registration Office to ensure they have the most current information. The U.S. Mission in India will follow with updates of the new regulations as they are clarified. Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance U.S. citizens may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further information: --The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov. --The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at LincolnHouse, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350. The Internet home page address is http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov. -- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300.  The Internet home page address is http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov. Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> India Urgent Security Concerns On June 2, 2009, the U.S. Embassy New Delhi released the following warden Message: The United States Mission in India wishes to urgently remind all U.S. citizens resident in or traveling to India that there is a high threat from terrorism throughout India.  As terror attacks are a serious and growing threat, U.S. citizens are urged to always practice good security, including maintaining a heightened situational awareness and a low profile.  Americans in India should be vigilant at all times and monitor local news reports and vary their routes and times in carrying out daily activities.  Americans should consider the level of security present when visiting public places, including religious sites, or choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and recreation venues.  For Information on How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Employees, and Your Trips Abroad, Contact our specialists today. info@worldwidemedicalplans.com 877-211-3654 or 559-294-0316 Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Alert for India on December 24, 2008: " The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end-of-year holidays until India’s Republic Day, January 26.  This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2009 and replaces that issued on December 19 to provide updated information regarding the security situation.  "The November 26 terrorist attack in Mumbai was carried out at venues frequented by Americans.  That attack killed 170 persons (including six Americans and 16 other non-Indians) and injured 300.  Future attacks may also target public places frequented by Westerners, including in large cities and tourist areas.  In response to perceived threats of terror attacks there, the Government of Goa has restricted beach parties and other large outdoor gatherings from December 23 to January 5.  "The U.S. Mission is concerned that increased political tension between Pakistan and India may further complicate travel in areas near their already-sensitive border.  In addition, the Department of Defense has increased its security requirements for all its employees visiting India.  "Because of the number and diversity of terror attacks in India during the past two years, Americans in India should be vigilant about security at all times.  They should monitor local news, vary their routes and times, and consider the level of security when visiting public places, such as religious sites, hotels, restaurants, or entertainment and recreation venues.  U.S. citizens should keep a low profile, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and maintain valid travel documents.  Finally, travelers should plan on added time to account for increased security, especially at hotels and airports." For Information on How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Employees, and Your Trips Abroad, Contact our specialists today. info@worldwidemedicalplans.com 877-211-3654 or 559-294-0316 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Terrorists Attacked Mumbai The U.S. Embassy New Dehli issued the following Warden Message on November 27, 2008: "Terrorists attacked two hotels, a railway station, restaurant, hospital, and other locations in Mumbai frequented by Westerners on November 26. Over 100 persons are believed to have been killed, and hundreds injured. Gunfire continues between terrorists and police at several locations in Mumbai. Some of the casualties are foreigners, and media reports indicate Americans have been targeted. For Information on How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Employees, and Your Trips Abroad, Contact our specialists today. info@worldwidemedicalplans.com 877-211-3654 or 559-294-0316 "Due to the fluid situation in Mumbai, Americans are urged to defer travel to Mumbai for at least the next 48-72 hours. Those currently in Mumbai are asked to take shelter at their current location and contact family and friends. American citizens in need of assistance related to the terrorist attacks should call the Department of State Mumbai Task Force at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. All welfare and whereabouts inquiries regarding Americans who may have been in the Mumbai area can be made by calling the above numbers. Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance "Americans throughout India should be vigilant about security at all times. The Embassy and Consulates are actively assessing the countrywide security environment. Americans are advised to monitor local news reports, vary their routes and times in carrying out daily activities, and consider the level of security present when visiting public places, including religious sites, or hotels, restaurants, entertainment and recreation venues. If unattended packages are spotted, American citizens should immediately exit the area and report the packages to authorities." For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and other Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance  U.S. citizens may contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the Embassy or the Consulates General for further information. Each of the telephone numbers listed below is available 24 hours a day for emergency services. (The "+" sign refers to your international access code, which is 011 if dialing from the United States or 00 from most other countries.)  -- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy?s Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov.  -- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located at Lincoln House, 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road, 400026, telephone +91-22-2363-3611; fax +91-22-2363-0350. Internet home page address is http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov.  -- The U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta (Kolkata) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov.  -- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2857-4443. The Internet home page address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov. For Information on How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Employees, and Your Trips Abroad, Contact our specialists today. info@worldwidemedicalplans.com 877-211-3654 or 559-294-0316 Click here for Instant Quotes & Online Purchase for Global Travel Medical, Accident & Life Insurance Haben Sie eine sichere Reise! Abbia un viaggio sicuro! ˇTenga un viaje seguro! Ayez un voyage sűr! Have a safe trip!