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UK FCDO re-issues India travel advice, keeps 10 km border exclusion, adds Ebola-screening note

Jul 2, 2026
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UK FCDO re-issues India travel advice, keeps 10 km border exclusion, adds Ebola-screening note
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) refreshed its India travel advisory on 1 July (still current 2 July) highlighting two changes relevant to mobility planners. First, it continues to advise against all travel within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, specifying that the Wagah–Attari crossing remains closed. The timing aligns with India’s forthcoming IAF exercise and temporary airspace reservation along the same frontier.

UK FCDO re-issues India travel advice, keeps 10 km border exclusion, adds Ebola-screening note


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Second, the “Entry Requirements” section now includes guidance for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected regions, who must present surveillance clearance on arrival in India. Although the measure targets a small cohort, it illustrates India’s willingness to impose country-specific health checks with limited notice. UK companies sending staff to Indian border projects must review insurance exclusions that reference FCDO advice; travelling against advice can void cover. They should also factor potential diversions or airspace closures into July itineraries.

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