Citing security concerns after India’s Operation Sindoor and rising regional tensions, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan.
Singapore, May 8:
Amid escalating regional tensions following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam and India’s subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens against non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India and Pakistan.
“In view of the volatile security situation between India and Pakistan, Singaporeans are advised to defer all non-essential travel to Jammu & Kashmir in India, and to Pakistan,” the MFA advisory stated.
Singaporeans currently in these regions have been urged to exercise extreme caution, avoid large gatherings, monitor local media closely, and follow the instructions of local authorities. The MFA has also encouraged citizens to eRegister with the ministry for updates and support while traveling abroad.
Advisory Guidelines:
The MFA has made consular assistance available and shared contact information for Singaporean missions in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai:
- Singapore High Commission, New Delhi
- 📍 E-6 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
- 📞 24-hour Mobile: +91-981-020-3595
- ☎️ Landline: +91-11-4600-0800
- 📧 Email: singhc_del@mfa.sg
- Consulate-General, Chennai
- 📍 17-A North Boag Road, T. Nagar
- 📞 24-hour Mobile: +91-984-003-3136
- ☎️ Landline: +91-44-2815-8207
- 📧 Email: singcon_maa@mfa.sg
- Consulate-General, Mumbai
- 📍 14th Floor, Maker Chambers IV, Nariman Point
- 📞 24-hour Mobile: +91-829-103-2836
- ☎️ Landline: +91-22-6150-2900
- 📧 Email: singcon_bom@mfa.sg
The travel advisory follows India’s targeted precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as part of Operation Sindoor, in retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, including tourists.
Indian defence officials continue to monitor ceasefire violations along the LoC after the strikes, as the situation along the India-Pakistan border remains tense.