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Covid19 Countrywise TravelAdvisories
Covid19 Countrywise TravelAdvisories
Prepared in accordance with News updates and based on travel advisories available till date.
You are advised to check official websites of relevant authorities and local government agencies for
the latest Developments on travel restrictions. Do adjust your travel plans based on the latest
information provided.
You are advised to check at your originating station to ensure that your travel is not affected
prior to commencement of journey.
For all other countries, please check with the Government/Embassies of the respective
countries.
DISCLAIMER: It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter
the destination country. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this
regard
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Entry of
Sr. Station Citizens Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
No.
Entry allowed Entry of Non-citizensof the Republic of Armenia is prohibited, except for: Quarantine of
1 Armenia
for all 14 days on
citizens of Representativesof diplomatic missions, consular posts, internationalorganizations and arrival as per
the members of their families health
Republic of authorities
Armenia Persons from countries(regions) white-listed inaccordance with the Commandant’s decision, requirement
and for their based on their epidemiological situation; other special cases envisaged by the
family Commandant.
members
Persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Armenia but have the right to reside legally in
who are no
the Republic of Armenia.
citizen of
the
For details refer below link:
Republic of
Armenia
1. https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/
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Entry of
Sr.No Citizens Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
Station
Entry permitted for exempt categories / those granted individual 14 days
2 Australia YES
exemptions to the current travel restrictions. Following categories Quarantine for all passengers
of passengersare exempt from trave lrestrictions arrivingin Australia
-Australian Citizen.
-Permanent Residents of Australia
-an Immediate family member of an Australian citizen/permanent
resident
-New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their-
immediate familymembers
-adiplomat accredited to Australia (holding a subclass 995 visa)
-a traveler transiting Australia for less than 72hours
-airline crew
-maritime crewincluding marine pilots
-recruited under the Government approved Seasonal Worker
Program or Pacific Labour Scheme
-holder of a Business Innovation and Investment(subclass188) visa
-travelling from New Zealand and have been in New Zealand 14
days prior to travel
Austria(contd)
x. humanitarian forces,
xi. persons who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a
domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employmentis
abroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activityof
this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria,
xii. an accompanying person during entry for medical reasons,
xiii. people who enter the country for the purpose of performing a
mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court
hearings.
For more information Visit ……www.bmk.gv.at/en/service/entry-
requirements.html
4 Bahrain YES Effective 27th April 2021, all passengers travelling from
India to Bahrain, it is mandatory to hold a negative Covid All incoming passengers are required to
RT PCT test certificate with a QR code displayed on it for download and activate the Be Aware
a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure. Bahrain’ application
- Bahraini nationals/residents
- Any Indian national holdingany type of validvisa from
theKingdom of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only.
Effective 04thSeptember2020 entry to Bahrain is restricted to:
1. BahrainiCitizens
2. Residents
3. GCC citizens whodo not need a visa
4. passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival
5. passengers witha valid eVisa
6. Diplomats
7. Military personnel
8. Airline crew
9. holders of official, service or UN passports
Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities
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that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility / obtain eVisa
prior to departure please visit evisa.gov.bh
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Sr.No Station Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
. Citizens
Travellers who are not in one of these categories are Travellersmust be ready to show their ArriveCAN receipt
NOTeligible to travel unless they meet travel restriction when seeking entry into Canada
exemptions AND their travel is deemed non-optional
and non-discretionary For more information, visit:
Canada.ca/ArriveCAN
Detailed eligibility rules and criteria to enter Canada can
be found at: Effective 7th JAN21-
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- All passengers 5years of age orolder are
refugees- required to provide proof of a negative
citizenship/services/coronavirus- COVID-19 molecular test result.
covid19/travel-restrictions- If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has
exemptions.html#exemptions recovered, but is still testing positive, they wil
be permitted to board with a positive tes
Fortravel exemptions and restrictions for international
result providing it was administered atleast 14
students entry in Canada refer:
days but not more than 90 days from the
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- scheduled departure of a flight to Canada.
refugees-
citizenship/services/coronavirus- Documentation of a negative laboratory test
covid19/students.html result must be presented to the airline prior to
Students are advised to also get the confirmation from boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be
the respective institute about their travel so that there performed using a COVID-19 molecular
are no issues during immigration process polymerase chainreaction (or PCR) test andmust
be taken within 72 hours.
Please note that final determinations of eligibility to
enter Canada are made by Canada Border Services
Agency at the port of entry to Canada
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prior to the traveler’s scheduled
departure to Canada. Anyone who receives a
negative test result and is authorized to enter
Canadamust still complete the full, mandatory14-
day quarantine Documentation of a
negative laboratory test result must be presented
to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada.
The test must be performed using a COVID-19
molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR)
test and must be taken within 72 hours
prior to the traveler’s scheduled departure to
Canada. Anyone who receives a negative test
result and is authorized to enter Canada must still
complete the full, mandatory
14-dayquarantine.
Witheffectfrom 22 February 2021, all air travelers,
with some exceptions, will be required to take
a COVID-19 molecular test at the airport when they
arrive in Canada and another one toward the end of
their 14-day quarantine period. With limited
exceptions, air travelers, willalso be required to have
a prior reservation, at their own cost, for a 3-night
stay in a government-authorized hotel, while they
await the results of their arrival test. If the traveler
fails to comply with this requirement, they will be
liable for a fine.
Hotel booking information willbeavailable online as
of February 18, 2021.
Additionally, all travelers will be required to submit
their travel and contact information, including a
suitable quarantine plan,
electronically via ArriveCAN before boarding a
flight to Canada.
Please refer to the following website fo
details: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-
restrictions/flying
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Sr. Station Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
No. Citizens
10 China Yes 05th November 2020 - Notice on Temporary Suspension of Certain Valid Chinese Quarantine inspection
Visas - China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign done by Customs on
nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits. For details refer arrival
Embassy of China in India website advisory at
http://in.china.org/eng/gdxw/t1829642.htm
Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese visa Symptoms such as
fever, fatigue, cough,
Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matter difficulty breathing to
and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas. be reported
immediately
If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign nationals expired afThe health code status
0 a.m.,28 March 2020, the holders may apply for relevant visas by presenting the expireand the declaration of
residence permits and relevant materials to the Chinese embassies or consulates on thhealth status will be
condition that the purpose of the holders visit to China remains unchanged. The abovecheckedbefore
mentioned personnel shall strictly abide by the Chinese regulations on epidemboarding.
prevention and control. Passengers who do
not meet the relevant
requirements cannot
board the aircraft
Effective 20th November, 2020, all foreign passengers who are flying from India to Chinawill be
requiredto present the Electronic HealthDeclaration Form for boarding.
Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of Electronic Health Declaration Form
at the following link: http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm
Effective 07th November 2020 all Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will
required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and apply for a green health code with t
"HS" mark or a certified health declaration form before boarding the flight.
11 Finland Yes Citizens of EUand Schengen countries with permanent residence in Finlandcan enter.
Strong
(Helsinki) Holders of residence permits can enter.
recommendation for
Family members of citizens resident in Finland can enter.
people to remain in
Family members of citizensof EU and Schengen countries with permanentresidence in self-isolation for 14
Finland can enter. days after arrival. If
person demonstrates
Citizens and resident permit holders of other EU and Schengen countriesmaytransit covid-19 symptoms,
through Finland. they are directed to
health officials
followed by a
mandatory 14-
day quarantine.
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Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks
No. Citizens
Further to Government announcement strengthening travel Passengers shall be tested
12 France YES restrictions for passengers coming from India to France on direct again onarrival before entering
France.
or transit flights, the following shall be imposed from Saturday the Passengers tested positive or
24th of April 2021 till further notice: showing COVID-19 symptoms
shall be systematically
• For travelers over 11 years of age only, the result of an institutionally quarantinedfor 10
days at their own cost in a
"RT-PCR-COVID" virological screening test conducted designated airport hotel.
less than 36 hours before departure (i.e. departure of the
first flight in case of a connecting flight) which is Passengers must self-isolate for 10
negative for infection by Covid-19 or, otherwise, the days after arrival at a single address
result of a virological screening test (PCR) conducted which will have to be communicated
to authorities on arrival. They
less than 72 hours before departure which is negative undertake to carry out a virological
for infection by Covid-19 and an antigenic test screening test (RT-PCR) at theend
conducted less than 24 hours before departure which is of this period.
negative for infection by Covid-19. Passenger Forms: Each passenger
must complete the following three
• A supporting document proving the address of the forms, eitherin English or French.
residence or appropriate accommodation (hotel or
similar) 1) Public Health Passenger
• TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FORM Locator Form: To be submitted to
• SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY Air India officialon arrival at Paris
2) International Travel
• SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY Certificate to Mainland France
(ABOVE 11 YEARS) Form: To be filled in Duplicate (One
copy to be retained by AirIndia, at
TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FROM A COUNTRY departure airport and second copy
to be submitted at immigration
IN WHICH THE PRESENCE OF VARIANTS OF INTEREST IS OBSERVED counter, Paris Airport)
3) Sworn Statement of Absence
Passengers shall be tested again on arrival before entering into of COVID-19 Symptoms and of
France. Passengers tested positive or showing COVID-19 Contact withConfirmed Cases Form:
symptoms shall be systematically institutionally quarantined for 10 To be submitted at immigration
counter, Paris airport
days at their own cost in designated airport hotel.
Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after arrival at a single
address which will have to be communicated to authorities on
arrival. They undertake to carry out a virological screening test
(RT-PCR) at the end of this period. Random police controls shall
be carried out with a fine of minimum 1500€ in case of non-
compliance.
All above come in addition to present travel restrictions. Limited
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category of passengers and only passengers who have a
compelling reason are allowed to enter France.
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Followingare permitted:
French Passport Holders Indians with valid Student Visa.
13 Georgia Only passengers Onlypassengers approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to Quarantine as per health
approved by travel authorities’directions
Embassy of
Georgia are
permitted to
travel
All non essential entry into Germany is prohibited for holders of Travelers entering or returning from
14 Germany YES
Schengen - Visa and of Visas of Category D (long term) abroad who have stayed in a risk
area within the last ten days before
Following are permitted and are exempt from entry restriction: entering the country are obliged to
go to a ten- day
Holders of Residence permits (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) and Permanent quarantine immediately after entering
residence permits (Niederlassungserlaubnis) the country
From 0.00am 23 January 2021, all persons who have stayed in Brazil or
Ireland formore than twohours in the past 21 days will not be allowed to board
for Hong Kong.
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Remarks
Sr.n Station Entryof Citizens
Entryof Non-Citizens
Indonesians to
16 Indonesia Yes Followingare permitted *
undergo health
examination on arrival
Temporary orPermanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders and undertake
Holdersof DiplomaticVisaandOfficial/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic a mandatory 14 day
StayPermit and Official/Service Stay Permit self-quarantine at
Thoseproviding MedicalServices / humanitarian assistance home *
https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-
news/2020/02/27/covid-19-update
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html
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Sr. Entry of Non- Remarks
Station Entry o
Citizens
No. Citizens
Only Israeli nationals are permitted to enter Israel. 14 days
18 Israel YES
mandatory
• Any foreign national including Indian passport holder need to have special approval quarantine for all
from the Population and Immigration Authority, Border Control Department of Israel. passengers
• Must have a copy of special entry approval from Population and Immigration Authority entering in to
of Israel. (Not applicable for Israeli Nationals) Please carry printed copy of the same. Israel.
• If visa not there then special entry approval must specify that this permit replaces visa
application. (Not Applicable for Israeli Nationals)
• All passengers must hold electronic approval confirming that they have completing the
digital process online for inbound passenger clearance form a
https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-
israelcovid19?utm_source=go.gov.il&utm_medium=referral no more than 24 hours
before their flight. Printed copy of the above document is a must.
• Must have PCR/RT-PCR/ Q-PCR COVID 19 negative report which should have been
issued within 72 hours of departure of flight. All passengers shall undergo mandator
quarantine as pe Government regulations.
• Passengers are required to submit an "Isolation Self-Report Form", The form must can
be accessed and submitted a
https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/HouseIsolation%40health.gov.il?displang=en.
• Passengers who have stayed in Brazil, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Botswan
Zambia or Lesotho 14 days prior to arrival in Israel are required to quarantine in a stat
sponsored facility for 14 days.
• Passengers traveling to Israel may be refused entry if not holding medical insurance
covering the cost of treatment of Covid-19 and observation.
• Passengers traveling to Israel for business purposes for a period of less than 7 days
must hold a special entry permit obtained from https://www.gov.il/en/service/foreign
businesspeople-entry-during-covid19,
• All Passengers arriving at Tel Aviv-Yafo Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) will be
subject to free of charge Covid-19 test on arrival. Passengers are advised to pre
register for this on the following link. The test is free of charge, provided 'free1' is
entered on the payment page: https://check2fly.co.il/
• Links for MOH website for general information for international travelers in English and
Hebrew are: https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel-en https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel
The link to MOH website for the Outbound and inbound air travel guidance and
information is https://www.gov.il/en/departments/air-travel-covid19-israel
Transit facility in Israel is completely closed till further notice. No passengers can transit via
Israel for onward travel
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Sr. Entry of Non-Citizens Remarks
No. Station Entry of
Citizens
19
Yes VALIDITY: 17 – 30 APRIL2021
Italy
Following are permitted:
- Fill in a specific localization form in digital format, with the terms and conditions
to be announced by an ad-hoc circular of the General Directorate for Sanitary
Prevention, and provide proof to the carrier or whoever is in charge of performing
controls. Such digital form supersedes the paper declaration to be used solely in
case of technological impediments.
https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html
https://www.trovanorme.salute.gov.it/norme/dettaglioAtto?id=79815&comple
to=true
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Sr. Entry of Non-Citizens Remarks
Station Entry of
No. Citizens
3. Smartphone
a) E-Questionnaire
b) “OEL” application
c) “Skype” application
e) “COCOA” application
4. Written Pledge
5. Health Card
Passengers should submit “Health Card” at the arrival
quarantine. The blank form is in “Attachment F”.
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NOTES
Effective 01st November 2020, all foreign nationals with the status of
residence with a valid re-entry permit, will not need to obtain “the Letter of
Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into
Japan” or “Receipt for Request of Re-entry” when re-entering Japan from
countries/regions designated as an area subject to denial of permission to
enter Japan. For details refer
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001074.html
- Permanent Residents
- Spouse or Child of Japanese National
- Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
21 Jordan Prior All passengers including Jordan Nationals need to have prior All passengers to undergo 14 days
permissio permission from Jordan Government totravelto Jordan in current quarantine and PCT test upon
required scenario. arrival on their own expense
Passengers need prior clearance by Jordan Embassy in Delhifor
travel to Amman
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Sr. Entry Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
Station
No. ofCitizens
Foreign Nationalsare not allowed to enter Kazakhstan at least till It is mandatory for passengers to
22 Kazakhstan Yes
NOV’2020 and should apply for “Fresh Visa” from nearest have a PCR Negative test report.
Kazakhstan Embassy. Only fresh visa holders and exempted Passengers without test results will
category can travel to Kazakhstan until Entry Restrictions are be held for up to two days in a
removed. quarantine facility in the city of their
Followingare permitted: arrival and tested for COVID-19 wit
the exception of government
- Personnel of thediplomatic service of Kazakhstanand foreign states; delegations of the Republic of
- members of official delegations, as well as members of delegations Kazakhstan; members of official
of international organizations traveling to Kazakhstan at the invitation delegations of foreign states and
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; international organizations arriving
in the Republic of Kazakhstan at th
- citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (stateless persons, invitation of the Ministry of Foreign
documented bythe Republic of Kazakhstan with acertificate ofa Affairs of the Republic of
statelessperson) who have previously traveled to the territory of Kazakhstan; employees of
a foreign state upon their return to the Republic of Kazakhstan; diplomatic missions, consular posts
- foreigners(statelesspersons) who have Residence permits of the and missions of international
Republic of Kazakhstan (oralman status) and members of their organizations accredited in the
families(spouse, parentsandchildren); Republic of Kazakhstan, and their
family members; airline pilots and
- foreigners (stateless persons) who are members of families of citizens of membersof locomotivecrews.
the Republic of Kazakhstan - with confirmation documents of the fact of
kinship(spouse, parents and children);. Persons with signs that do not
All Indianstudents pursuinghigher studies inKazakhstanhave been exclude COVID-19, by passing the
informednottotravel till FEB’2021 by Universities. quarantine hospital, are hospitalized
in a provisional hospital and are
required to comply with procedure
prescribed by the designated health
authorities
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Sr. Station Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
No. Citizens
23 Kenya Yes Following are permitted: All passengers must observe the Kenyan
(Nairobi) Ministry of Health guidelines on COVID-19
a. Kenyan nationals stranded in India
Passengers entering or transiting through
b. Indian nationals with Kenyan Resident Permits Kenya must have a negative covid-19 PCR
test result.
c. Indian Diplomats working in High Commission of India in Nairobi The test must have been taken at most 96
and their families hours before departure from the first
embarkation point. The test result must be in
Passengers are required to email their names, passport English. Citizens who do not have the above
numbers and date of travel to Kenya High Commission at test report may be refused boarding or
visa@kenyahicom-delhi.com denied entry to Kenya.
25 Kyrgyzstan YES Foreign nationals not permitted Following are permitted Travelers (including Kyrgyz citizens)
Immediate family members of citizens of Kyrgyzstan arriving from countries with more than
(subject to confirmation of kinship) 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 will
be subject to 14-day quarantine at a
Foreign diplomatic and consular staff and their family medical facility. All other travelers have
members (given an advance notice of arrival to the to undergo mandatory 14-day home
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan) Quarantine.
26 Malaysia YES Effective 21st September2020, the following category Every Passenger travelling to Malaysia
passengers are allowed entry into Malaysia: MUST:
a. Diplomats who are underExemption Order and their
dependents 1. Download “MySejahtera” App & register
b. Seafarersentering Malaysia for “sign-on” or “joint ship” all necessary information
c. Patients and a companion with Entry ApprovalLetter from 2. Undergo 14 days quarantine at
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) Quarantine Station by following the
quarantine procedures prescribed by the
Additionally, the following expatriates may apply for an Entry National Disaster Management Agency
Approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia to (NADMA) & Ministryof Health (MoH)
enter into Malaysia: 3. Undergo the COVID-19 test at the
entrance upon arrival
a. NewDiplomat and staff at Foreign Missions in Malaysia 4. Anexpatriate has obtained a valid Entry
(including UNLaissez Passer (UNLP) holders Approval Letter/ Exit and Entry Approval
b. Valid Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T) holder & dependents Letter.
including maids (to the RP-T) Entry Approval Letter / Exit and Entry
c. Valid Employment Pass (EP) holders category (I,II & III) ApprovalLetter issued before
and dependents including maids (of the EP) 21st September 2020 is usable provided
d. Valid Professional Visit Pass (PVP)holders it is still valid. 5. Fill up letter of
e. Valid Long-Term SocialVisit Pass (LTSVP) dependentsto undertaking (www.nadma.gov.my) and
EP/RP-T the duly completed form to be submitted
f. Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV) / Approved Pass of EP / RP-T to the High Commission of Malaysia by
/ PVP / LTSVP email at least 3 days before departure.
g. Valid Single-Entry Visa(SEV)/ Approved Pass of Mail IDforpassengers travelling from:
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dependents including maids to RP-T / EP. SouthIndia: mwchennai@kln.gov.my
Malaysia Central
(continued) India: mwmumbai.kln@1govuc.gov.my
Delhi: mwdelhi@kln.gov.my
6. Obtain Permission letter to Perform
Journey to Malaysia from the High
Commission of Malaysia / Consulate
Generalof Malaysia Mumbai/ Consulate
Generalof Malaysia Chennai
27
For Travel Regulations - CLICK HERE
Male YES
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Sr. Station Entryof Citizens Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
No
28 Mauritius Only passengers Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, All passengers permitted to
cleared by Ministry Mauritiusare permitted to travel travel to Mauritius shall
of Foreign Affairs, undertake a Covid-19 PCR
Mauritius are test valid for 5 days prior to
permitted totravel departure and the test results
shallbe negative
30 Nepal Yes Interms of air bubble arrangementwithNepal as notified by Minof Civil All passengers are required to
Aviation(MOCA) thefollowing are permittedtotravel: have a certificate of Negative
A. FromIndia toNepal: Indian & Nepali nationals COVID-19 RT-PCR test result in
English conducted within 72
ii. Thirdcountry nationals(including diplomats) holdingvalidvisa/entry
hours of the departure time of
permitforNepal, if required. the flight through an authorized
B. FromNepal to India: i. Indian& Nepali nationals testing lab. (Children below
5years of age,travelling with
ii. All Overseas Citizenof India(OCI) cardholders andPerson of Indian parents are exempted)
Origincardholdersholdingpassports of any country;and It is mandatory for all
international passengers
iii. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending to travel to travelling to Nepal to fill IHR
India for any purposes (including their dependents on appropriate form Online available at the
category of dependentvisa)except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers website of CCMC, Nepal
destined for Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from India to Nepal. (ccmc.gov.np)
Similarly, only passengers originating in Nepal are allowed to travel on All Passengers need to
flights from Nepal to India.Additionally, passengers travelling to Nepal upload the Mandatory Health
Forms & Covid Negative
will be requiredto fill upthe International Traveler Online Form.
Reports in advance on Govt
Passengers canaccess the International Traveler Online
of India'sAir Suvidha Portal
format:https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.phpIt is mandatory for for all passengers flying out
all the International passengers departing from Kathmandu,to carry valid of Kathmandu
negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 Hours before departure at Passengers travelling into Nepal
the time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report should bein from countries with newvariant of
original and stamped from designated Govt. approved COVID-19Lab/ Covid-19 (SARS- CoV-2 VUI
Institutions in Nepal. Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT 2020/21) , as first port of
embarkation or transit are
reports arenot being accepted by the concerned authorities atKathmandu
required to follow the enlisted
Airport. health &quarantine protocols:
Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by Round Trip A) Should obtain prior visa from
Passengers (Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall not be valid while departing Nepali missions abroad.
from Kathmandu and passengersmust carry Negative RT-PCR reports b) Are subject to hotel
from designated COVID-19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly, Negative RT- quarantine of 10 days at their
PCR Certificates obtained from Nepal by Round Trip Passengers (Kathmandu- own cost in hotels listed by
Ministry of Culture, Tourism&
Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers Civil Aviation. For latest
must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID-9Lab/Institutions directives/updates, Visit:
in India. https://caanepal.gov.np/
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Sr. Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
Station Entry of
No. Citizens
B). Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for any countryin
EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only and holding a validvisa of the
destination country subject to no travel restrictions being in placeto
enterthedestination country.
C). Seamen of foreign nationalities and Seamen holding Indian passports woul
be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be
destinedforcountriesintheEU / Schengenarea, South Americaor Africaonly.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-
closures-and-exceptions
33 Nigeria Yes Update as on 17.09.2020 - Under the Air transport bubble approval dated Yellow fever Vaccination
17.09.2020 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Nigeria is certificate is a mandatory
permitted for: requirement for all
a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign nationals destined for passengers.
Africa and transiting through Nigeria orspouses ofthese persons, whether
accompanying orotherwise. All passengers to undergo
b) Any Indian nationalholding any type of valid Nigerian visa anddestined 7 day self-isolation
for any country in Africa. /quarantine and follow the
c) Seamen offoreign nationalities; Seamen holdingIndianpassports procedures advised by the
would be allowed subject to clearance fromthe MinistryofShipping. health authorities.
All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The
PCR test must be done within 96 hours before departure and preferably
within 72 hours before boarding.
Passengers to register via online national payment portal (Nigeria International
Travel Portal – http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test
to be done upon arrival in Nigeria.
Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative result
before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an
electronic or hard copy of the result forpresentation at theairport.
Health Declaration / Self-Reporting Form tobefilled and submitted online
on the Nigeria International Travel Portal or a print out carried for
presentation on arrival in Nigeria.
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Sr. Entry of Entry of Remarks
Station
No. Citizens Non-
Citizens
34
Oman Restricted Effective 24th April 2021 .All passengers arriving in Oman
entry Travellers who have been in or transited through India in the are required to present a negative
previous 14 days will not be allowed to enter Oman effective 18.00 COVID-19 PCR test conducted
hrs (Oman local time) on Saturday, 24th April 2021, until further within 72 hrs prior to the schedule
notice. This excludes Omani citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers time of arrival in Oman. The
and their families who will be subject to the approved procedures COVID-19 PCR test shall be a
validated and certified medical test
upon arriving in the Sultanate.
result written in Arabic or English.
Effective 17th Apr 21 . Diplomats working at foreign
ALL TYPES OF VALID VISA HOLDERS IRRESPECTIVE OF DATE embassies accredited to the
OF ISSUE ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER OMAN WITH IMMEDIATE Sultanate of Oman and diplomats
EFFECT" visiting the Sultanate are
Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must exempted from the COVID-19
complete pre-registration via https://covid19.emushrif PCR test, Tarassud+ and the
.om/traveler/travelfor the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty five bracelet howerver they are subject
(25)OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. to seven day quarantine.
Mandatory institutional health isolation for all arriving passengers to
the sultanate through airports at their own expense. . Children from aged 16 years and
less are exempted from COVID-19
PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet.
A pre-confirmed hotel reservation is required for all arriving
passengers covering the mandatory quarantine period (at least 7 .All passengers arriving to the
nights). Sultanate of Oman are required to
have international health insurance
covering the cost of treatment from
Covid-19 for one month except for
citizens, GCC nationals and
passengers with free treatment
card.
Refer:www.immigration.gov.ph
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Sr. Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
Station Entryof
No
Citizens
36 Qatar YES With effect from Sunday, 25 April , All inbound/returning travelers to Qatar, including Passengers to book a
those previously vaccinated or previously infected, must do a pre-travel COVID-19 PCR test quarantinehotel for one
within 72 hours of arrival in Qatar at the country of origin in a medical center that their week through “Discover
local ministry of health approved to offer/operate to do the PCR test for COVID-19. Qatar” website before
arrival
The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding the aircraft. https://www.qatarairwaysho
The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public Health - moph.gov.qa lidays.
Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights operating under air bubbles / com/qa-en/offers/welcome-
air travel arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India home-packages/
- Qatari nationals Passengers to undergo
- Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and destined for Qatar only PCR teston day 6 of hotel
- Only passengersdestined for Qatar are permitted to travel. quarantine andbased on
- As of 21st August 2020 the exceptional entry permit will be applicable toholders of test result follow
resident permit in the State of Qatar as well as visitors with personal visi t visa procedure as per Ministry
issued by Ministry of Interior. of Public Health website
Passengers having a
All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their mobile phones. Each
Covid-19 test negative
passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for Returning Travelers” certificate from accredited
before arrival to Qatar. medical centre in country
Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent residency holders can of departure are exempt
travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence to conditions notified for Covid-19 test from PCR test after arrival.
and quarantine as per the countries they are coming from. Passenger to sign a one-
week commitment forself-
Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. quarantine and undergo
Companions ofGCCcitizens will be granted immediateentry visa upon arrivalin Qatar under same
the following conditions: For more information
The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be accompanied by on Self Quarantine,
the GCC citizens or one of their first-degree direct family members. The GCC country Hotel Quarantine,
residency permit of the companion should be validfor at least six months. The travel accredited medical
document of the companion should be valid fora period not less than the validity of the centers forCOVID-19
entry visa. test overseas refer
The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the companions must be https://covid19.moph.
gov.qa
“house workers” orother relatedoccupation.Payment of
the applicable visa fees (QAR 100).
Companions shall be quarantined with their sponsors according to the MOPHregulations
for quarantine, (Home quarantine for passengers arriving from Green Countries, and
Hotel Quarantine for passengersarriving from other countries).”
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Sr. Station Entry of Remarks
No. Entry of Non- Citizens
Citizens
Russian Following are permitted 14 days quarantine is required
37 YES
Federation for all foreigners arriving in
staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices located in Russia with a purpose of
Russia Employment and no quarantine for
other permitted categories of
official delegations members and all those who have diplomatic and Passengers.
business visas, and private visas issued due to the death of a close
relative Hard Copy of COVID-19 RT-
PCR Negative Test report(D-
people who live in Russia permanently with a residence permit 72Hrs) is mandatory for all
Passengers /Crew Members.
citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to Russia from the However
countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey, Tanzania) Russian Citizens can undergo
Under Air Bubble Arrangements Following passengers are permitted . COVID-19 test on the territory of
Outbound from India Russia within 72 hours after
- Any Indian National or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for arrival. No Transiting passenger
and holding a valid visa of Russia. is permitted.
38 SaudiArabi YES
Foreign Nationals – NOTALLOWED
40 Singapore Yes With effect from 23 April 2021, 2359 hours, until further notice, all Every Traveler entering
inbound travellers, except Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Singapore will be required to
Permanent Residents (SPRs), with recent travel history (including serve a 14 day SHN (Stay Home
transit) to India within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore, Notice) at a dedicated
will not be allowed entry into or transfer/transit through Singapore. Quarantine facility. Travellers are
This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for also required to have a negative
entry into Singapore. COVID-19 test before end of
Hardcopy of basic health declaration for all travellers departing from India SHN.
to Singapore wef 24th APR 2021 is mandatory.
All travellers arriving in Singapore must submit Health Declaration via the For queries refer Singapore
SGArrival Card E-Service and will need to undergo a COVID-19 PCR Ministry of Health FAQs at
Test. https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid
Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers 19/faqs
travelling to Singapore should obtain Letter of Entry approval from
Singapore. For more information on
Effective17thNovember2020, all in bound travellers, except those Singapore’s entry requirements,
with travel history to the lower-risk countries/regions in the last 14 days refer to the Immigration and
prior to their entry to Singapore, will be required to take a COVID-19 Checkpoint Authority (ICA)
PCRtest within 72 hours before departure for Singapore and present a website:
valid negative COVID-19 test for entry to Singapore. https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid-
The test result memo must be from recognised laboratories that are 19
internationally accredited or government recognised. It must also be in A passenger who has a fever,
English, and should state the following: orwho displays any COVID-19
i. thetest result; symptoms will not be allowed
i. the date that thetest was taken; and toboard the aircraft.
ii. minimum of two personal identifiers as stated in the Passport
(i.e.name and either date of birth or passport number) A passenger entering
Travellers aged 12 or below are not exempted from the PCR test Singapore must comply with
requirement Singapore’s public health and
The PCRTest requirement does not apply to: immigration
i. Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents;
i. travellers withtravel history to listed low risk countries/regions,
ii. who transited in a non-lowrisk countries/regions;
iv. travellers transiting/transferring through Singapore, except those
withtravel historytoIndia, Indonesia and the Philippines; and Pre-
approved Business Passholders
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requirements as specified by the
Singapore
W.E.F.2359H - 24 January, 2021. Immigration and Checkpoints
(continued) Authority on its website at
All travellers {including Singapore Citizens’(SC) and Permanent
safetravel.ica.gov.sg.”
Residents’(PR)} will need to take a COVID-19PCR test upon arrival
in Singapore . The prevailing SHN requirements, including the PCR
test at the end of the SHN, will continue.
Passengers who are exempted from PCR test upon arrival are:
1. Passengers aged six and below in the calendar year
(e.g,those born in 2015 to 2021 are exempted);
2. Ship crew; and
3. Work Permit and S-Pass holders from the Construction,
Marine and Process (CMP) sectors
• The passenger has to undergo PCR tests within ( A) For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and
44 Sri Lanka Yes
96 hours or rapid antigen test within 48 hours of his/her Foreign Nationals should obtain approval from
departure and he/she needs to carry a negative PCR the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil
test report (in English) throughout his/her journey. Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
( a ) Fully vaccinated travelers be authorized
• Children accompanied by adults will require the to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days of the final
same PCR test. vaccine,
1) On arrival should produce the original copy
• Passengers must produce the duly completed
of the vaccination certificate along with a
Health declaration form available at -
certified copy of English language translation.
https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19/363-
health-declaration-form-to-be-filled-by-all-passengers- 2) Upon arrival transferred to hotel by
arriving-sri-lanka Government.
3) Shall conduct a Covid -19 PCR Test within
• Tourists must obtain and carry alongside a copy 24 hours after arrival.(Day one)
of a valid preapproved ETA (Electronic Travel 4) Once the PCR Report is negative they can
Authority) issued by the Department of Immigration & be released from quarantine.
Emigration of Sri Lanka. Or Confirmation letter issued 5) After arrival their home inform the concern
by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Medical Officer of health(MOH)
https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ 6) Should undergo repeat PCR test on day 7
( b ) For passengers who are not completed
• For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign the Covid-19 vaccination or arriving to Sri
nationals -Obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Lanka in less than 02 weeks of vaccination
Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka 1)PCR testing shall be done day 1 and day
07
• All Foreign nationals must have a valid visa or 2) If both tests are negative, release form the
must obtain an entry visa/landing endorsement from hotel after 7 days.
the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
3) Balance quarantine 7 days can be done at
home under the supervision of MOH(Medical
Officer of Health)
https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/
about-sweden-non-swedish-
citizens/going-to-
sweden/temporary-ban-on-travel-
to- sweden/
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46 Yes Foreign nationals not permitted 14 days Quarantine onarrival for
Tajikistan
Indian Embassystaff
Following are specified categories of persons permitted to travel to
Permissio
Tajikistan: 14 days self isolation at
from
permanent residences for
Tajikistan
Diplomats of foreign states and representatives of international specified categories of persons
Embassy
organizations andfinancialinstitutions, as wellasmembers of their families undersupervision ofMinistry of
Delhi is
accredited in the Republic of Tajikistan Health and Social Protection,
required
Tajikistan
Drivers engaged in international cargo transportation (according to the
temporaryorder),crews of aircraft and crews of international railwaytraffic
47 Yes From 1 April 2021 onwards, Thai nationals ARE NOT REQUIRED to Passengers or permissible
Thailand
(Thai present either fit to fly health certificate or medical certificate with a persons will be subject to
national laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR applicable
availing method.
state All passengers traveling to Thailand MUST OBTAIN COE (Certificate of disease control measures.
quarantine Entry), issued by Royal Thai Embassy/ Consulate-General. Traveler
need to should plan a trip in advance (at least 7 working days) and register for All passengers must have
sign the COE application at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Following are the following documents before
COE) categories of persons permitted to enter Thailand Thai nationals Persons boarding
with exemption or persons being considered, permitted or invited by the . Certificate of Entry issued by
Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons accountable for Royal
resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as necessary. ThaiEmbassy / Consulate.
Such consideration, permission or invitation maybe subject to specified . Fit to fly certificate issued
conditions and time limits. Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, within 72
orchildren of a Thai national. hrs of departure.
1. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or . RT PCR (Infant too shall
permission to take up residence in the Kingdom undergo RT-
2. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit orare allowed to PCR test) issued within 72 Hrs
workin the Kingdom, including their spouse or children. of
3. Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after departure (RT-PCR should
completion. have
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Sr. Station Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks
No. Citizens
4. Crewmembers who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a COVID Negative result)
Thailand mission, and have a specified date and time for return.
5. Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions . Insurance covering COVID 19
(continued) approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the for a minimum amount of USD
students. Non- Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in 100,000/-.
Thailand, and their attendants. However, this shall not include medical . Confirmed ASQ (Alternate State
treatment for COVID–19. Quarantine) for 14 Days on
6. Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international arrival at
organizations, government representatives, foreign government Thailand
agencies working in Thailand, or individual in other international
agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their
spouse, parents, or children.
7. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom unde ra
special arrangement with a foreign country.
For measuresto be complied with when travelling to Thailand refer
website of CAAT www.caat.or.th
8. Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone
48 Turkey Yes
Following are permitted: Quarantine of 14 days asperhealth
(Istanbul)
Foreign nationalsincluding Indiannationalsholding valid residence permit authority’s notification
(not visas) issued by Ministryof Interior of the Republic of Turkey.
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Sr. Station Remarks
Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens
No
Citizens
49 UAE Effective 24th April 2021(2359 hours) flights from India will be All inbound passengers shall be
Yes quarantined for ten (10) days from
suspended in all UAE airports. Arrival passengers from India through
other countries (Transit) are not allowed to enter UAE, unless they were the date of arrival
The residents of Abu Dhabi with
staying 14 days in the other countries. independent residing facilities are
The following are exempted from the above entry restriction: being given home quarantine for 10
a. UAE citizens. days and not institutional
b. The diplomatic missions. quarantine. The residents need to
c. The official delegations. show the copy of the Tenancy
d. Flights of businessmen. Contract the Health Authorities on
arrival. Passengers who are out of
UAE for more than 06 months (180
The following procedure will be applied for the exempted days) can return to SHARJAH UAE
categories: till 31 March 2021 provided that
their Resident Visa is still valid.
a. Quarantine for 10 days for all arrivals. CLICK HERE to access the self-
b PCR test upon arrival, on day 4, and day 8. declaration form for arrivals in to
c. The validity of PCR test before departing is reduced Abu Dhabi airport.
to 48 hours instead of 72 hours.
d. PCR results will only be accepted from authorized labs
that generate a QR code.
51 United Individuals with protected rights by the saved EEA regulations, Who are you including in
British
Kingdom
Citizens including: your definition of those with
(including residence rights?
those with Those with a right of permanent residence under the saved EEA
dual Regulations Those with residence rights
nationality)
includes: holders of Indefinite
Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave Leave to Remain; holders of
Irish Citizens Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the existing leave to enter or remain
(including (i.e those with biometric Residence
‘Withdrawal Agreement’
those with permits) or an entry clearance/visa
dual that grants such leave e.g.
Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal
nationality students, workers, etc
Agreement’
(but excluding visit visas); holders
of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”)
Third country nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes
leave; those who have rights of
those with residence are defined as:
entry under the Withdrawal
Agreements (including returning
Holders of settlement (indefinite leave)Holders of existing permission to
residents with a right of residence
enter or stay remain, or an entry clearance that grants such permission e.g.
under the EEA Regulations and
students, workers, etc (excluding visit visas)
EEA frontier workers); family
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52 USA YES There is no restriction for Indian Passport holders who are Effective 26th Jan 2021, the center of
holding valid visas for US. Passengers who have transited or Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
have been in certain countries in the past 14 days are not
requires proof of a negative COVID-
allowedto enter the USA. For details on above and latest
updates pleaserefer to 19test or documentation of having
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel- recovered from COVID-19 for all air
document-news/1580226297.htm passengers arriving from a foreign
country to the United States.
Indian citizens seeking to travel on outbound Air India flights to the
US, on the basis oftheir F1 visas, for higher studies may NOT be Passengers entering the United States to
ableto USA on the current Air India repatriation flights under present a Covid-19 negative test report,
Mission Vande Bharat IF: taken within 72 hrs of departure. Every
passenger (2 years of age or older) must
1. Your For M category visa has less than 6 also fill an attestation form .
monthsvalidity from the date of your planned
departure The order, passenger attestation form,
2. You are a new admissioncase, and have not as yet and frequently asked questions can be
joinedyour educational institution before the COVID- found here:
19outbreak.
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-
(Explanation: New admittees for the 2020 Fall term in US educational proof-negative-test.html
institutions are advised to consider deferring travel to the US to a date
closer to the opening date of their institution, subject to local public All passengers (2 years of age or older)
health conditions.) must retain written or electronic
3. In the case of continuing students, who are making normal documentation reflecting the negative
progress in their course of study, and may have left the US to
Qualifying Test result or Documentation
visitIndia before India's Lockdown commenced, MUST check
of Recovery presented to the airline and
with their Designated School Officials to confirm the school's
operational status. Alternatively, they may obtain guidance on the must also produce the same upon
School's policy for foreign students returning to the US. In such request to any U.S. Govt. official/health
cases, students MAY ONLY attempt to travel to the US with authority.
written documentary confirmation that the School is open. Without
such documentation, even if continuing students have valid F or M A passenger has to ensure that
visas, theymay not be permitted to board an out bound flight.
(Explanation: This is necessary. As some schools may not currently
VANDE BHARAT MISSION
USA allow returning students to return to campus for an extended period of 1. The personal identifiers (i.e.
time) name and date of birth) on the negative
(continued) Requirement for negative pre-departure COVID-19 test- KNOW Qualifying Test result match the
MORE personal identifiers on the passenger’s
Passenger Disclosure and attestation: KNOW MORE
passport or other travel documents.
The test performed was a viral test ( i.e.
a nucleic acid amplification test or a
viral antigen test ) approved or
authorized by the relevant national
authority for the detection of SARS-
CoV-2.
The test result sates “Negative, “ “SARS
CoV-2 RNA NOT DETECTED,” “SARS-
CoV-2 ANTIGEN NOT DETECTED,” OR
“COVID-19NOTDETECTED.”A test
marked“invalid” is not acceptable.
Requirement/documentation for
persons previously diagnosed with
COVID-19 who remains asymptomatic
afterrecovery canbe found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-
proof-negative-test.html
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIR INDIA AND AIR
INDIA EXPRESS
Due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are restrictions at a number of international
destinations. All passengers who propose to purchase tickets for flights DEPARTING INDIA on any Air India or Air India
Expressflights that will be repatriating Indian Nationalsfrom abroad MUST read this document and agree withthe
conditions set out in these guidelines.
1. It is the responsibility of all prospective travelers to satisfy themselves that they are fully eligible to enter or transit the country for
which theyarepurchasing anAirIndia ticket. AirIndia, Air IndiaExpress and theirsubsidiariesacceptno liability inthis regard.
2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated5
May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who ho ld
visa of at least one-year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or death in
the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also be allowed.
3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN,
KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some
categories, namely Diplomats on Mission andUNofficials.
4. In case passengers have documents certifying their eligibility to travel to any of the countries listed above, such as health workers
holding valid work permits, or resident visa holders, they may separately obtain written permission from Government authorities or
Embassies of the above countries’ resident in India (New Delhi), or their nearest Consulates. This will NOT be the responsibility of
Government of India or its agencies; or Air India and itssubsidiaries.
5. Seafarers with valid CDCs and an Employers’ Letters indicating the name and details of the holder, and the port of
commencement of duty(USA, UKand SINGAPORE ONLY), mayalsopurchase ticketson outbound flights.
6. Foreign Nationals in India, from any of thedestination countries are welcome to purchase tickets totravel.
7. Third Country nationals seeking to travel from India to or through destinations being reached by Air India’s repatriation fli ghts may
ensure that they have eligible visas to enter BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, USA, UK OR SINGAPORE. They may also satisfy
themselves, at their responsibility entirely, that there are no separate eligibility criteria in force regarding their entry in these countries.
If theyare refused entryat thepoint of destination, theymaynot be allowed return to India as well.
8. Diplomats and UN officials traveling on outbound flights operated by Air India need to carry a letter from their Mission in t he
arrival destination confirming their clearance from the receiving Government, for them to travel. The letter must mention
passportdetails.