The U.S. Embassy reminds all U.S. citizens traveling and residing in India of Indian customs restrictions that prohibit the import and possession of satellite phones and ammunition. Some foreign travelers have been arrested and prosecuted for possession of these prohibited items on arrival to or departure from India.
For further information on Indian customs regulations, please consult:
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1934415/;
http://www.trai.gov.in/about-us/acts-policies/indian-wireless-telegraphy-act-1933;
https://cis-india.org/telecom/resources/indian-telegraph-act.
U.S. citizens traveling to India should consult the Department of State’s latest Country Specific Information for India and the Worldwide Caution, both available at http://travel.state.gov. Updated information on travel and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada, on 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).
— 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 U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai is located at C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051; telephone +91-22-2672-4000; fax+91-22-2672-4786
— The U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta (Kolkata) is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400 through 2282-3615; fax +91-33-2282-2335
— The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is located at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006, telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2857-4443
— The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is located at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300
The Embassy/Consulate’s Internet home page address is https://in.usembassy.gov
