Ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur. Some insurance policies also include coverage for psychiatric treatment and for disposition of remains in the event of death. Petty crime, especially theft of personal property, is common. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets A Safe Trip Abroad and Tips for Travelers to South Asia .
Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of the country in which they travel.
Penalties for possession of, use of, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders in India can expect a minimum jail sentence of 10 years and fines. Indian customs authorities strictly enforce the laws and regulations governing the declaration, importation, or possession of gold and gold objects. Travelers have sometimes been detained for possession of undeclared gold objects. Both India and Pakistan claim an area of the Karakoram mountain range that includes the Siachen Glacier.