Published: October 4, 2024
This report is intended to supplement the U.S. Department of State India Travel Advisory and India Country Information Page.
Embassy & Consulate Contact Information
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; American Center - 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Tel: +91-11-2419-8000
Hours: 0900-1700, Monday-Friday.
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
Tel: +91-22-2672-4000
U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Survey No. 115/1, Financial District, Nanakramguda Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032
Tel: +91-040-6932-8000
Hours: 0830-1700, Monday-Friday.
U.S. Consulate General Kolkata
5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata – 700071 West Bengal
Tel: +91-33-6827-2400
U.S. Consulate General Chennai
Gemini Circle, Chennai 600 006
Tel: +91-044-2857-4000
Hours of Operation: 0800-1700; Monday-Friday.
Virtual Presence Post Bangalore
OSAC Country Chapters
The New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai Country Chapters meet quarterly, and the Bengaluru Country Chapter meets monthly.
Contact OSAC’s Asia team with any questions.
India Travel Advisory
The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication assesses that travelers should exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.
Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Avoid all travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh; a permit is required for travel to Ladakh). Sporadic violence occurs particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan, and in tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government prohibits foreign tourists from visiting certain areas along the LOC.
India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official India-Pakistan border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the state of Punjab between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only U.S. citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise apply for a Pakistani visa in your country of residence before traveling to India.
Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast. U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.
Maoist extremist groups, or “Naxalites,” are active in a significant swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha. The Naxalites have historically conducted frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials. Naxalite attacks generally occur in rural areas within close proximity of forested mountains. They target GOI officials but are generally unwilling to target U.S. or commercial interests.
U.S. government travelers to states with Naxalite activity must receive special authorization from the U.S. consulate responsible for the area to be visited. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.
Crime
The U.S. Department of State has assessed New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai as being MEDIUM-threat locations for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has included a Crime “C” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for India, indicating that there may be widespread violent crime and/or organized crime present in the country, and/or that local law enforcement may have limited ability to respond to serious crimes.
The crime emergency line in India is 100 or 112 from a mobile phone.
Crime rarely targets foreigners. Petty crime (e.g. theft of personal property) is common and occurs regularly in local markets, at tourist sites, and on public transportation (e.g. trains, buses, auto rickshaws). Exercise extra vigilance in major tourist areas, on overnight trains, and at rail stations and airports. Theft of U.S. passports is common, particularly in major tourist areas, on trains, at airports, and metro/train stations.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics indicate a total of 28,522 cases of murder were registered during 2022, showing a decrease of 2.6% over 2021. For cities with a population greater than two million, for murder, the crime rate registered also shows an increase of 1.7:100,000 in 2021 to 1.8 in 2022. “Disputes” (9,962 cases) was the motive of murder in highest number of cases, followed by “Personal Vendetta or Enmity” (3,761 cases) and “Gain” (1,884 cases).
Although violent crimes are generally uncommon, crimes against women remain a top security concern. Crimes reported against women have been among local residents almost exclusively; a large portion involve domestic disputes. Occasionally, local women riding motorbikes have had jewelry snatched by passing riders. Though there has been an increase in rape and sexual harassment reports, this may be attributed to an increased willingness to report incidents, not necessarily to an increase in occurrences. Sexual assault remains a top priority and target of state and city police officials.
Criminals sometimes attempt to drug drinks in order to steal money and possessions or conduct sexual assaults. U.S. travelers have received drugged drinks or tainted food in an effort to make them more vulnerable to theft, particularly at train stations. When in a bar/restaurant, keep a close watch over your drink, and do not accept a drink from anyone you do not know or trust. Even food or drink purchased from a canteen or vendor could be tainted.
Residential theft is a common occurrence amongst the Indian population, normally occurring when the property is vacant. Violence resulting in serious injury or death is relatively rare. Most commonly, residential theft involves household staff either stealing directly from their employer or allowing acquaintances into the residence while the employer is away.
There have been reports of local political organizations pressuring Western companies, particularly in more rural areas, to hire certain workers or vendors. In rare cases, organized crime elements make extortion threats. Criminal groups tend to target lower-income Indian citizens and tourists. There have also been reports of criminals using the names of actual U.S. diplomats, businesses, or individuals in their fraudulent materials.
Several scams target foreign travelers. Some foreigners have fallen prey to property scams, usually when they become convinced to invest in property along with an Indian partner. The trend involves the Indian partner using a false pretext to make a claim on the entire property, generally after construction or restoration is complete, or offering. There have been a number of other scams perpetrated against foreign travelers, particularly in Goa, Jaipur, and Agra that target younger travelers and involve suggestions that money can be made by privately transporting gems or gold (both of which can result in arrest) or by taking delivery abroad of expensive carpets, supposedly while avoiding customs duties. The scam artists describe profits that can be made upon delivery of the goods, and require the traveler to pay a "deposit" as part of the transaction.
These schemes invariably result in the traveler losing all their money. The gem/gold is nearly always counterfeit; if it was real, the traveler could be subject to arrest. Such schemes often pull the unsuspecting traveler in over the course of several days and begin with a new friend who offers to show the traveler around, so that the friend or new acquaintance can practice his English. Offers of cheap lodgings and meals also can place the traveler in the physical custody of the scam artist and can leave the traveler at the mercy of threats or physical coercion. Travelers should deal only with reputable businesses and should not give their money unless they are certain that goods being shipped to them are the goods they purchased.
Underground pedestrian crosswalks are inviting locations for gangs of criminal youths, con artists, and beggars. Unsecured construction sites can also present risks for pedestrians.
Be wary of unexpected persons coming to your hotel room. Never open the door to unsolicited room service or maintenance personnel. Contact the front desk if you have any doubts. Leave valuables and important papers secured in your hotel's safe deposit box. Make sure to give luggage only to a member of the hotel's bell staff, and to secure a receipt.
Restrict evening entertainment to well-known venues and avoid walking in isolated areas alone at any time. Use caution when in high poverty areas of the city, and around large public celebrations. Avoid Mumbai’s Red Light district of Kamathipura.
Travelers to Hyderabad are particularly vulnerable in the areas surrounding the historic monument of Charminar (popular with tourists and marketgoers) and the Old City district of Hyderabad. Due to heavy crowds and extremely congested vehicle traffic in the narrow and confined spaces of the Old City, personal space is non-existent, and the risk of pickpocketing and assault rises. During festival periods, this part of the city can get congested to the point that crowds become impenetrable, creating an isolated person’s risk for victims of crime inside the crowd.
Kidnapping Threat
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Kidnapping “K” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for India.
There has been an uptick in kidnapping for ransom. These kidnappings are not based on nationality, but rather due to the victim’s perceived wealth. Most kidnappings involve Indian citizens, but on occasion, foreign nationals of South Asian descent have been kidnapped. Kidnappings of children and women in the local community are becoming more common.
A total of 107,588 cases of kidnapping & abduction were registered during 2022, showing an increase of about 6% over 2021. During 2022, a total of 117,083 kidnapped or abducted persons (21,199 male, 95,883 female, and one transgender person) were recovered, out of which 116,109 persons were recovered alive and 974 were found dead.
Few cases involving U.S. citizens have been reported; such reports primarily involve family members allegedly holding children in India for arranged marriages against the wishes of one parent.
Criminals in Kolkata have targeted tourists whose first language is not English for “express kidnappings,” where they befriend travelers by speaking their native language and then hold them for days while emptying the victim’s bank account. There are reports that express kidnappers have held some women for weeks and allegedly repeatedly raped them. Express kidnapping is a concern in Odisha as well.
Terrorism
The U.S. Department of State has assessed New Delhi as being a HIGH-threat location for terrorism directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai are assessed as MEDIUM-threat locations for terrorism.
The U.S. Department of State has included a Terrorism “T” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for India, indicating that terrorist attacks have occurred and/or specific threats against civilians, groups, or other targets may exist.
India continues to experience terrorist and insurgent activities which may affect U.S. citizens directly or indirectly. Past attacks have targeted public places, including some frequented by Westerners, such as luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations, markets, cinemas, mosques, and restaurants in large urban areas. Attacks have occurred during the busy evening hours in markets and other crowded places, but they could occur any time. Hoax bomb threats have surged in India, impacting schools, hospitals, airports, and airplanes.
Anti-Western terrorist groups, some on the U.S. government's list of foreign terrorist organizations, are active in India, including Islamist extremist groups such as Harkat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami, Harakat ul-Mujahidin, Indian Mujahideen, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Lashkar-e Tayyiba.
The Department of State strongly recommends avoiding travel to Jammu & Kashmir because of the potential for terrorist incidents as well as violent public unrest. The U.S. government prohibits its employees from traveling to Jammu & Kashmir without permission; the U.S. Embassy grants permission only in exceptional circumstances such as for official duties. A number of terrorist groups operate in the territory targeting security forces, particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating Indian and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir, and those stationed in primary tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. Foreigners are particularly visible, vulnerable, and at risk. In the past, serious communal violence left the territory mostly paralyzed due to massive strikes and business shutdowns, and U.S. citizens have had to be evacuated by local police.
Maoist extremist groups called “Naxalites” are present in a large swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and western Odisha. There is also a Naxalite presence in the “Tri-Junction” area, where Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states converge. The Naxalites have a long history of conflict with state and national authorities, including frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials, and are responsible for more attacks in the country than any other organization through an ongoing campaign of violence and intimidation. The Naxalites have not specifically targeted U.S. citizens but have attacked symbolic targets. While Naxalite violence does not normally occur in places foreigners frequent, there is a risk that visitors could become victims of violence. In Mumbai, focus is on Naxalite activity in Chhattisgarh and eastern parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The Indian Mujahedeen (IM) is responsible for dozens of bombings and has killed hundreds of civilians. IM's goal is to carry out terrorist actions against non-Muslims in furtherance of its ultimate objective of an Islamic Caliphate across South Asia.
Political Violence and Civil Unrest
The U.S. Department of State has assessed New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai as being MEDIUM-threat locations for political violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has included a Civil Unrest “U” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for India, indicating that demonstrations, protests, and/or strikes occur frequently, and/or that local law enforcement may have limited ability to respond adequately. Civil unrest can develop quickly without prior notice, often interrupting logistics and services. Avoid demonstration activity, as even those planned to remain peaceful have the potential to turn violent.
Elections/Political Stability
India is a relatively stable parliamentary democracy. The federal government, known as the “central” or “union” government, is divided into executive, judicial, and legislative branches. Under the constitution, the country’s 28 states and eight union territories have a high degree of autonomy and have primary responsibility for law and order. Observers considered the recent parliamentary elections, which included more than 600 million voters, to be free and fair, although there were reports of isolated instances of violence. Recent elections have shown a peaceful turnover of power. India’s economic prosperity supports the legitimacy of government institutions.
Protests & Demonstrations
Demonstrations and general strikes (bandh) often cause major inconvenience and unrest. These strikes can result in the stoppage of all transportation and tourist-related services, at times for 24 hours or more. U.S. citizens caught in such a strike may find they are unable to make flight and rail connections, as local transportation can be severely limited. Local media generally give an idea of the length and geographical location of the strike. Large religious gatherings that attract hundreds of thousands of people can result in dangerous and often life-threatening stampedes. Local demonstrations can begin spontaneously and escalate with little warning, disrupting transportation systems and city services and posing risks to travelers. In response to such events, Indian authorities occasionally impose curfews and/or restrict travel. You are urged to obey such curfews and travel restrictions and to avoid demonstrations and rallies as they have the potential for violence, especially immediately preceding and following political rallies, elections, and religious festivals (particularly when Hindu and Muslim festivals coincide).
Tensions between castes and religious groups can also result in disruptions and violence. In some cases, demonstrators specifically block roads near popular tourist sites and disrupt train operations in order to gain the attention of Indian authorities; occasionally vehicles transporting tourists are attacked in these incidents. India generally goes on “High Alert” status prior to major holidays or events. You should monitor local television, print media, Mission India’s American Citizens Services Facebook page, and enroll with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for further information about the current situation in areas where you will travel.
India has recently experienced demonstrations in response to controversial government actions, such as the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Act and Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Act of 2019 and the Farmers' Protests that began in 2020. Widespread demonstrations often result in periodic interruption of internet and telephone services across India. Public transit and ground and air traffic are occasionally affected. While most demonstrators are peaceful, it is not uncommon for police and a minority of demonstrators to clash, resulting in injuries and a few reported deaths, such as in a Farmers' Protest in January 2021. A farmers’ protest in 2024 has resulted in at least one protester’s death and dozens of other injures.
Police handle large demonstrations professionally when they have advanced notice and can adequately plan for the event. However, major cities can experience spontaneous demonstrations and incidents of violence that can disrupt traffic flow, as well as cause damage to property before the police can respond.
Anti-U.S./Anti-Western Sentiment
Anti-U.S. protests are not common, although an anti-U.S. protest occurred in 2020 in Mumbai, condemning the U.S. killing of an Iranian general. The group responsible has support on several social media sites that feature anti-U.S. images and videos. There were no reports of Westerners or private organizations being targeted as a result.
Law Enforcement
The states and union territories have primary responsibility for maintaining law and order, with policy oversight from the central government. Police are within state jurisdiction. The Home Affairs Ministry controls most paramilitary forces, the internal intelligence bureaus, and national law enforcement agencies, and provides training for senior officials from state police forces. Civilian authorities maintain effective control over the security forces; members of the security forces have committed some abuses.
A lack of accountability for official misconduct persisted at all levels of government, contributing to widespread impunity. Lax enforcement, a shortage of trained police officers, and an overburdened and underresourced court system contributed to a low number of convictions.
Police Response
The ratio of police officers to citizens in New Delhi is approximately 144:100,000, well below the worldwide average of 350:100,000. The ratio of police officers to citizens in India is approximately 152.8:100,000. With the population well over 21 million and a density of over 29,000 people per square mile, policing is a difficult task. While the numbers of reported incidents increase every year, many more go unreported. There is a common perception that the police are corrupt and cannot be trusted. In some cases, police officers are involved in crime or are bribed to turn a blind eye. Many victims do not go to the police for fear of persecution and harassment. Even those who witness crimes avoid getting involved in a judicial process that is painfully slow, inconvenient, and ineffective. These practices, and a lack of basic equipment and formalized training for patrol officers, have corroded public confidence, and there is no certainty of punishment for criminals.
As a part of a citizen friendly and responsive policing program, Hyderabad City Police launched a mobile app titled "HAWK EYE." Traffic congestion constrains the ability of Consulate officials and Indian emergency responders to aid travelers anywhere in Hyderabad quickly. The police do an effective job of managing large-scale protests and are responsive to security requests. Police services are relatively strong and responsive inside Hyderabad’s business districts, especially in Hi-Tec City and Gachibowli. Once a suspect is under arrest, the time for a case to be heard in court is often several years. For more information, see Hyderabad City Police website.
The Mumbai police do an effective job managing large-scale protests and are responsive to security requests. Find further information on the Mumbai Police online.
The Kolkata Police Department and local police throughout northeast India are professional. Police typically are limited in their ability to respond to emergencies due to the lack of transportation, training, equipment, and communications systems. It may take several years for a case to be heard in court.
The Chennai police lack training and equipment but are professional and responsive. They have been successful managing protests, which are relegated to approved zones within the city. Police often arrest protesters outside of these approved locations.
Travelers with Special Considerations
For specific traveler concerns in India, review the local laws and circumstances on the Department of State’s Country Information Page.
Rule of Law, Arbitrary Detention, Official Harassment, Corruption, & Transparency
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Risk of Wrongful Detention “D” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for India.
The law prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention and provides for the right of persons to challenge the lawfulness of their arrest or detention. The government generally observed these laws. There were reports of arbitrary arrest and several instances when police used special security laws to postpone judicial reviews of arrests.
The law provides criminal penalties for corruption by officials, and the government has generally implemented the law effectively. There were numerous reports of government corruption in 2022.
In April 2022 the Supreme Court suspended a colonial-era sedition law that criminalized acts or attempts “to bring into hatred or contempt, or…excite disaffection toward the government.” The ruling made hundreds of individuals detained under the law eligible for bail and forbade law enforcement from filing new cases under the law. Civil society organizations celebrated the ruling, stating that the government used the sedition law to deter critical speech against the government.
Streaming services and social media companies have expressed concern over charges filed or investigative cases opened against them by Indian state and local officials regarding content on their platforms deemed inappropriate.
Cybersecurity
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics indicate a total of 65,893 cyber crimes in 2022, showing an increase of around 24% over 2021 (52,974 cases). The rate of total cyber crimes also increased from 3.9:100,000 in 2021 to 4.8 in 2022. Computer-Related Offences accounted for about 36% of cyber crimes during 2022.
Theft of financial information and identity theft have become significant concerns. The diplomatic community has experienced numerous incidents of local bank accounts being compromised. Advance fee fraud schemes are common in India, and incidents involving ATM skimmers have been reported.
Cyber actors do not have a high level of sophistication; some scams are more sophisticated. However, their offensive capabilities pose a moderate risk to those traveling in the country. Their capabilities include spear phishing, strategic web compromises, Microsoft Office exploits, custom and open-source malware, malicious Android apps, and mobile Android spyware implants.
The complexity and capability of organizations conducting organized white-collar financial scams and cybercrime continues to expand. Scam callers may work at call centers. Some scammers will also assume the identities of certain professions such as mail couriers, phone-service providers, or law enforcement personnel.
Indian authorities report that West African fraud rings are active in Mumbai and Goa. Many scams are perpetrated by email, texts, ruse phone calls, and call centers involving the promise or guarantee of a U.S. visa in conjunction with employment overseas. Scammers use similar fake email domains, for example @diplomats.com or @us-traveldocs.com. Often the scams include past and present names of U.S. consulate staff, officers, ambassadors, and principal officers to give an air of credibility to their emails. Those who fall victim often wire money to bank accounts that are immediately emptied or closed, and the source of the scams may or may not even reside in India.
Police have busted numerous call centers across Maharashtra and Gujarat responsible for tricking thousands of U.S. victims into transferring money for scams, including posing as IRS agents, USCIS officers, and family members in distress. Most victims were targeted for a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, usually small enough amounts that make it not worth the time for foreigners to pursue legally, since doing so would require them to register a case in Indian courts in person, or show up for trials that could be years later.
Do not engage with unknown callers asking you to share personal identifying information, bank information, one-time passcodes (OTPs), or other sensitive information. Block callers that attempt to obtain your sensitive information.
Several hundred individuals with U.S. visas/travel documents have been the targets of fraud by organized criminals who copy or steal their passport and U.S. visa information to apply online for foreign visas to facilitate human smuggling outside of India. Imposters pose electronically as family members to apply for visas to Western countries and use the U.S. visa information to bolster their claims to legitimate travel.
Be wary of free Wi-Fi, and assume monitoring of all electronic media communications. Secure electronics in a hotel safe to prevent theft or loss of data.
Import/Export Restrictions
Possession of satellite phones and other GPS devices is strictly prohibited in India and may lead to detention, fines, or arrest. American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India has encountered multiple cases involving U.S. citizens traveling to or within India with satellite phones or GPS devices that have resulted in detention and significant fines upon entry, exit, or during their visit.
According to the Telecommunication Act of 2023 (No. 44 of 2023, December 24, 2023), carrying satellite phones and other satellite-enabled navigational devices is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to INR 20 million (around 233,000 USD), or both. Contact the Embassy of India for advice before traveling.
The Department of State urgently advises U.S. citizens to not bring satellite phones or GPS devices when traveling to or through India. This does not include regular cell phones. Failure to comply can result in immediate arrest, large fines, the confiscation of the device, deportation, and significant travel delays. For your safety, and to avoid severe legal consequences, do not bring satellite phones or GPS devices to or through India. Contact the Indian Department of Telecommunications to request a license.
At the beginning of the COVID lockdown, U.S. exporters faced significant delays due to local port and supply chain disruptions. This issue was mostly resolved by September 2020. Today, traders are experiencing “extreme compliance” by import and trade authorities who are examining shipments closely to find a reason to delay or block them. They believe that this approach is likely the result of the government’s "Make in India" initiative, which seeks to phase out imports. Despite this, traders have not reported any significant trade disruptions, and U.S. products are able to enter India without any issue, but traders are worried of any potential new action that may be taken by authorities.
Before traveling to or from India, you are urged to inspect all bags and clothing thoroughly to ensure they do not inadvertently contain prohibited items. Several U.S. citizens have been arrested or detained when airport security officials discovered loose ammunition (even spent individual bullets and casings) or weapons in their luggage. If you are found to have loose ammunition or bullets (including empty bullet shells used in souvenirs) on your person or in your bags, you could be charged with violation of the Indian Arms Act, incarcerated, and/or deported from India.
Indian customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from India of such items as, antiquities, electronic equipment, currency, ivory, gold objects, and other prohibited materials. Permission from the Government of India is required to bring in restricted items, even if you are only transiting through India. If you do not comply with these regulations, you risk arrest or fine or both and confiscation of these items. If you are charged with any legal violations by Indian law enforcement, have an attorney review any document before you sign it. The Government of India requires the registration of antique items with the local police along with a photograph of the item. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of India in Washington or one of India's consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. More information is available from the Indian Central Board of Excise and Customs.
Indian customs authorities encourage the use of an ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) Carnet for the temporary admission of professional equipment, commercial samples, and/or goods for exhibitions and fair purposes. ATA Carnet Headquarters, located at the U.S. Council for International Business, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, issues and guarantees the ATA Carnet in the United States. For additional information call (212) 354-4480, or email USCIB for details. Please see our section on Customs Information for more information.
A country-specific listing of items/goods prohibited from being exported to the country or that are otherwise restricted is available from the U.S. International Trade Agency website.
Additional resources and reports can be found in the OSAC Traveler Toolkit.
