india
travel requirements
Business travel to India requires approval – see list of approvers in contacts section below. Travel to the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the India-Pakistan border area is prohibited due to risks from terrorism, armed conflict, and violent unrest.
All travelers planning to visit ENGINE must take the following actions:
- Obtain approval from ENGINE prior to ticketing.
- Provide the ENGINE approval email to the assigned travel agency prior to tickets being issued.
- Once travel has been booked and confirmed, travelers should inform their ENGINE sponsor and Global Security of their travel plans.
- Travelers should closely review the ENGINE Security & Travel Handbook for travel planning and guidance prior to their visit.
- Global Security approval is not required to visit ENGINE, however, travelers may contact Global Security about any security-related concerns or questions.
The healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level specific for Bangalore is B. Please consult with Health & Medical prior to travel.
contacts
Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.
security risks
Travelers to India should be aware of the potential for localized instability due to demonstrations, strikes, and religious disputes, which can turn violent and cause mobility disruptions. Sexual assault and harassment against women, including foreign visitors, is a rising concern, and females should avoid traveling alone. Petty crime and scams targeting foreigners are common. There is a background risk of anti-Western terrorism in major cities, as demonstrated by the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, and various domestic and foreign extremist groups remain active in India. Travelers should be aware that road safety is generally poor.
healthcare infrastructure and disease risks
The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for India is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.
guidance
Visitors in India should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:
- Avoid crowds and demonstrations
- Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewelry
- Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places including restaurants
- Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
- Limit movements, especially after dark
- Use reliable private car services for transportation
- Avoid political demonstrations and other gatherings
- Monitor media and local information sources
- Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
- Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
- All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to India
Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.
Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.