Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting with the Consul General in Thimpu, Bhutan previously scheduled for May 24, 2018 has been cancelled. However, we appreciate your interest in meeting with us and we look forward to future opportunities to engage with you. Also, if you know of any other U.S. citizens residing or visiting ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 22 May, 2018 | Topics: Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Tourism, Travel to India
As we approach India’s Republic Day on January 26, 2017, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the ongoing terrorism threat in India. In the past, terrorists in India have targeted markets, religious sites, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, including trains and buses. U.S. citizens should expect heightened security and an increased police presence throughout India in advance ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 25 January, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Travel to India
As we head into the New Year, we are updating the December 21 Security Message to add popular tourist destinations such as resorts, beaches and shopping malls to the list of destinations at which U.S. citizens should maintain a high level of vigilance. Please be reminded that recent Indian media reports indicate terrorist groups’ desires ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 30 December, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Travel to India
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will operate with reduced staffing on December 5, 2016, and has temporarily suspended appointments for routine services to U.S. citizens and visa applicants. Applicants will be informed by email. The Consulate will provide updates when routine services are restored. U.S. citizens requiring emergency services may contact the Consulate at +91-44-2857-4000. In the event there ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Chennai, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security, Travel to India
On 8 November 2016 the Indian Prime Minister announced that existing 500 and 1,000 Rupee banknotes will be withdrawn from immediate circulation. Between 9 and 11 November 2016 the notes will still be accepted at airports, railway stations and hospitals. Banks will exchange these notes between 10 November and 30 December 2016. If you’re exchanging ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: GOI, Travel to India
Today the U.S. Mission to India launched a new website for the Embassy in New Delhi and the four Consulates General in Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The new website address for the entire U.S. Mission is
https://in.usembassy.gov . This website is in English, Hindi and Urdu and is built on WordPress, a popular web and ...
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By U.S. Mission India | 25 October, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & India | Tags: Climate, Culture, Education, Energy, Environment, Higher Education, North India, Technology, Travel to India
Remarks by Ambassador Richard R. Verma at Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (As Delivered) Thank you Mr. Advani for that kind introduction. I really appreciate IACC for taking the initiative to organize this great event. IACC has long recognized the importance of travel and tourism between the U.S. and India, not only as an economic engine, ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 29 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Business, Security, Tourism, Travel to India
Citizens of India eyeing a visit to the U.S. are one step closer to smoother entry under a new CBP Trusted Traveler initiative signed by representatives from both nations June 3. CBP Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan and Arun K. Singh, ambassador of India to the U.S., signed a Memorandum of Understanding toward India’s participation ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 14 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Travel to India
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the creation of a North India Office that will manage U.S. Government outreach to the more than 355 million Indian citizens that live in the Embassy’s New Delhi Consular District. As the U.S. relationship with India strengthens, the extent of our partnership becomes more diverse and deeper. ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 13 June, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & India | Tags: Bilateral relationship, North India, Smart Cities, Travel to India
The American Center, New Delhi, India (As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you for coming this evening to share this special event with us. We are very pleased to introduce all of you to the North India Office – a new team within the Embassy. Our focus will be to strengthen and expand the relationship between ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 3 June, 2016 | Topics: embassy, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral relationship, North India, Smart Cities, Travel to India
United States Ambassador to India, Richard R. Verma, visited Bhopal on May 25, 2016 for his first official visit to the state of Madhya Pradesh. During his visit, Ambassador Verma met with the Honorable Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to discuss U.S.-India cooperation, including investment opportunities for U.S. companies and clean energy initiatives. The Ambassador ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 25 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Culture, North India, Travel to India
Washington | April 17, 2016 Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal will travel to India April 18-21, where she will meet with government officials and business leaders to discuss opportunities for greater engagement. While in India, the Assistant Secretary will meet government leaders to discuss a trade and ...
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By U.S. Embassy New Delhi | 17 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral relationship, Travel to India
