USA Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers

Every link, app, and number for USA — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our USA Visa Guide. For budget, see our USA Cost Guide.

Official websites: Visa/immigration: travel.state.gov, ceac.state.gov. Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call +1-202-9397000. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel.

House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/usa

Booking platforms:

FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner,

MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda, Hostelworld, Airbnb.

EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook, Viator.

INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.

Transport: Uber/Lyft. Metro in major cities. Google Maps.

SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.

Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our USA Tips blog.

Emergency:

Police: 911. Indian Embassy: +1-202-9397000. MEA: +91-11-23012964.

Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.

Practical guides for nearby destinations: Argentina, Barbados, Belize.

Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end USA visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/usa