On May 7, 2025, the Government of Canada issued updated travel advisories for both India and Pakistan, urging Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution due to escalating military clashes, terrorism, and civil unrest. In Pakistan, Canadians are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Karachi and all travel to areas near the borders with India, Afghanistan, China, and Iran, including Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Balochistan. In India, heightened security risks are reported in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai, with in-person consular services temporarily unavailable in these regions. Canadians in India requiring assistance are urged to contact the High Commission in New Delhi or the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa. The advisory emphasizes the risk of terrorism, military conflict, and civil unrest, urging travellers to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
Canada issues travel advisory for India and Pakistan amid heightened tensions
