Is USA safe for Indians currently

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My very close friend and his wife, me and some friends are planning to travel to USA in couple of months as a vacation trip. But I keep on hearing news about Indians have been attacked/killed in USA from few weeks (specifically after new president elect), which is becoming very concern as to whether they should travel to US or some other country?

Currently is it safe for Indians to travel to USA? Do we need to take care of any things or precautions or keep in mind before we travel?

Sorry if my question is wrong but I need real answers for this.



Best Answer

Veera, as in any question about safety, it is subject to circumstances. The United States is very, very big, and even in the smallest country anything can happen.

Every complete answer here should include that last caveat.

The population for people of South Asian descent is almost 4 million people. The recent targets are reminiscent of other hate crimes, but are just that: atrocious hate crimes.

When traveling to any country, you should always stay in safe areas, surrounded by people, treating locals with respect, asking questions when you don't know protocol.

As a litmus test, you might flip the question: would a visibly identifable Western person be unsafe in India? Considering anti-Western terrorist groups exist there; foreign terrorist organizations, which 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. Is a Westerner unsafe in India because of this?

Of course not - I am visibly Western and have loved my travels throughout India for years and all of the people I've met. The actions of some are not the actions of a country; and certainly not going to happen in populated tourist areas.

Always practice good personal security. Be aware of your surroundings (including customs and etiquette) and keep a low profile. Pickpocketing can be an issue in large cities (well, anywhere, but you know what I mean). Avoid dimly lit areas at night in dodgy neighborhoods, etc.

Let travel.se know your experience when you've visited, in chat! And, namaste!

EDIT: As stated in the comments to your question, do NOT hesitate to ask for help if you feel unsafe in any way. 911 is the calling code for emergency, and it will also give you the non-emergency number for the region you are in, which is a good number to keep in your phone.




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Is USA a safe country for Indians?

Originally Answered: how safe is the US for Indians? Yes, generally speaking, it's very safe. It's as safe as living in India for instance.

Can I travel from India to USA now?

Yes, in some states and localities. Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, some states require either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a current negative test result and/or testing on arrival if entering from other Indian states.

Is USA not safe for Indian students?

Being a diverse country, the United States is the safest place for students, particularly from India, and there is no need for any fear of racism. So in that sense, the US is a safe country for Indian students.




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