Country-Wise Travel Advisories: Vande Bharat Mission

VANDE BHARAT MISSION
Country-wise Travel Advisories

prepared in accordance with News updates and based on travel advisories available.
Passengers are advised to check official websites of relevant authorities and local government
agencies forthe latest Developments on travel restrictions. Do adjust your travel plans based on the
latest information provided.
Passengers are advised to check at the originating station to ensure that their travel is not
affected prior to commencement of journey.
For all other countries not mentioned below, 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
thisregard.
Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional
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Algeria Updated as on 08th October 2021
A 36 hour RT PCR test prior to travel and Antigen test is
mandatory on arrival .
There are no other restrictions on Indian nationals travelling
to Algeria
Entry Requirements as on 10th June 2021. Know More

Austria
For FAQs, refer
https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-
Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ-
Einreise-nach-Oesterreich.html
Update as on 09th March 2022 – Check your quarantine requirements - Before you book your
Australia Updates to Testing and Quarantine - flight, check the quarantine and other arrangements for the state
International arrivals by air who are fully vaccinated must comply or territory to which you are traveling.
with the NSW Health Guidelines for All International Arrivals for 14 Check domestic travel restrictions.
days. They must have a rapid antigen test (RAT)within 24 hours of
arrival and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. A second Obtain your International/foreign vaccination certificate - If you
test on were vaccinated overseas and you do not have an International
Day 6 test is strongly recommended. All international arrivals by air COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate you must obtain a certificate
who have a RAT result are no longer required to undertake a from the country in which you received your vaccination.
second confirmatory COVID-19 test. If they are in a managed For more information see Guidance on foreign vaccination
(hotel) quarantine facility, they will be managed as a positive case. certificates.
If they are isolating at home or in accommodation or if they are in If you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons you must
the community, they must follow the advice in Testing positive to provide acceptable proof.
COVID-19 and managing COVID-19 safely at home. International Also check proof of vaccination requirements
arrivals by air who are not fully vaccinated must enter a managed Complete a Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) at least 72
(hotel) quarantine facility for 7 days (the 7 days can be extended to hours before your flight - All passengers arriving by air into
14 days if COVID-19 testing requirements are not met). Guidelines Australia should complete the Digital Passenger Declaration
for All International Arrivals until it has been 14 days since they (DPD).
entered quarantine or self-isolation. Passengers must provide evidence that the DPD was completed
before boarding the aircraft.
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Updated as on 21st February 2022
From 21st February 2002, all fully vaccinated visa holders can travel
to Australia without a travel exemption. Unvaccinated visa holders
will still need a valid travel exemption to enter Australia.
Check if you are exempt from Australia's travel restrictions –
Fully vaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents, eligible
visa holders, and people eligible for Safe Travel Zone
arrangements can now travel to and from Australia without needing
to apply for a travel exemption.
For information on exempt categories, or steps on applying for an
individual exemption, see: Travel restrictions and exemptions.
Please note: proof that you cannot be vaccinated for medical
reasons is separate to a commissioner’s travel exemption.
Revised restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers to Australia-
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New Arrangements from 21 February 2022 – All fully
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All passengers arriving into Australia should complete a Digital
Passenger Declaration(DPD). All parts of the DPD are to be
completed before checking-in to your flight.
The DPD requests critical health information. It is important that
you enter your vaccination (all doses) information and COVID-19
test results in the DPD, and have evidence that you have done
this.
For more
information,visit https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/digital-
passenger-declaration
Undertake pre-departure COVID-19 test - A negative COVID-19
test result is required for traveling to Australia:
● evidence of a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain
Reaction (PCR) test or other Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
(NAAT) taken within 3 days of your flight’s scheduled
departure, OR
● a medical certificate as evidence of a negative Rapid
Antigen Test taken under medical supervision within 24
hours before your flight’s scheduled departure to Australia.
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All information about this can be found at Department of Health.
Bahrain Updated as on 21st February 2022.

The Bahrain Immigration Authority is insisting on the
Effective 20 February 2022, for all passengers (whether following Additional Requirements, for Passengers
Vaccinated / Non-Vaccinated) : travelling on a Valid Visit Visa/ eVisit Visa:
1. A Confirmed Return Ticket
1. A Negative RT PCR Test Certificate is NOT REQUIRED 2. Sufficient Funds to manage their stay in Bahrain (at
before Departure (Ex - India). least BHD 300 or equivalent)
2. A PCR Test will NOT be conducted on Arrival in Bahrain. 3. A Confirmed Hotel Reservation in Bahrain (for the period
3. No Quarantine Requirements on Arrival in Bahrain. of stay)
Revised Entry Restrictions for Ex - IN to BAH

Passengers are as follows:
All passengers are not required to present a negative pcr test
certificate before departure. Passengers are required to
undergo a pcr test on arrival in Bahrain.
Fully Vaccinated Passengers is referring to those who
have completed 14 days after the second dose in a two-dose
vaccination series (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.)
or completed 14 days after administration of a single dose for
single-dose vaccination series (e.g. Johnson & Johnson).
approved vaccine refers to vaccines approved by the world
health organisation.
All entry procedures for the kingdom of Bahrain are available
on the ministry of health's website: healthalert.gov.bh
Vaccination Certificates issued in India are recognized by

the Kingdom of Bahrain
For more information please click Ministry of Health office
website below:
https://healthalert.gov.bh/en/category/entry-procedures-
through-airport
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Update as on 03rd December 2021: CLICK HERE Effective from 1200 BST on 04 December 2021 until
Entry Regulations Into Bangladesh further notice,
1 Travelers completed full dose (single/double dose as 1) All incoming passengers originated / transited / visited
Bangladesh
applicable for a full dose) of WHO approved Covid-19 Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South
vaccine before 14 days of the travel date can enter Africa and Zimbabwe within last 14 days, shall have to
Bangladesh. They must carry official proof of vaccination complete a mandatory 14 (Fourteen) days
and no quarantine is required on arrival. institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at
2 Travelers without having full dose (single/double dose passenger’s own expenses.
as applicable for a full dose) of Covid-19 vaccine can enter 2) RT PCR test, at passengers’ own expenses, will be
Bangladesh, provided that they will have to complete a carried out on 7th and 14th day of the quarantine.
mandatory 14 (Fourteen) days home quarantine. Depending on the RT PCR test result on 7th day of the
3 If any COVID-19 symptoms are identified in a traveler quarantine, COVID positive passengers will be separated
on arrival, he/she shall be sent to Government Authorized for further isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and
Hospital for further checkup and will be sent to 7 (Seven) the COVID negative passengers will continue their
days isolation at government nominated facility or Hotel at institutional quarantine until 14 days. Depending on the RT
their own expenses if Covid-19 is detected. RT PCR test PCR test result on 14th day of the quarantine, COVID
will be carried out again after 7 days and he/she will be negative passengers will be released.
released when the test result is negative. 3) Proof of Hotel Booking in Bangladesh shall be
4 Passengers below 18 years old without vaccination, presented by the passenger(s) during check-in from the
originating from any group of countries, can travel with countries mentioned above.
their fully vaccinated family and they will have to observe
same health formalities that will apply to their family
members on arrival.
5 All incoming passengers, except the children below 12
years old, shall mandatorily possess RT PCR based
COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test shall be
done within 48 hours of the flight departure time.
6 Quarantine (institutional/home) formalities for the
diplomats and their family members shall be as per the
latest directives/decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bangladesh.
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Cambodia All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodian passport holders are not required to possess
(Phnom Penh) Cambodia. a negative Covid-19 test certificate within 72 hours prior
to departure; however, they are required to do COVID-19
A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers test at Phnom Penh airport upon their arrival.
to Cambodia – To facilitate foreign travelers arriving in
Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has International passengers requiring Health Certificate
notified a Sponsorship Mechanism for assisting foreign indicating COVID-19 negative status from a molecular
travelers, who are investor- businesspersons, company PCR swab test must get the test done by the competent
staffs, experts, skilled workers, technicians and family health authority within 72 hours prior to departure for
members who: Cambodia.
The original, true and hard copy of the Health Certificate
- are sponsored with proper signature and stamp of the competent health
- are not sponsored but invited authority must be presented to the Quarantine official upon
- are neither sponsored or invited arrival in Cambodia.
- are other regular foreign travelers-
B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa
(Visa A) and Official Visa (Visa B) Holders - Holders of
Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official Visa
(Visa B) are required to possess a health certificate
indicating COVID-19 negative status issued by
respective competent health authorities within 72 hours
prior to departure. A test will also be conducted by
Cambodia’s medical professionals upon arrival at
Cambodia airports.
For details of entry requirements/ health measures for above
categories of travelers refer Royal Embassy of Cambodia,
New Delhi information accessible at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15i105yEEjgP007DFMv
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Updated as on 30th January 2022 – Travellers must provide their contact and travel
Canada Update about travel to Canada effective 28th January 2022- information, quarantine plan and Covid -19 symptom self -
CLICK HERE assessment.
Canada has lifted the special pre-departure testing
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requirements for travellers from India entering Canada on
direct flights effective January 28, 2022 14 days quarantine upon arrival
In addition, travellers from India on indirect routes to Canada
will no longer need to obtain their pre-departure test in a 3rd Travelers must show their ArriveCAN receipt when
country. seeking entry into Canada
Every person boarding an aircraft must confirm that none of
the following situations apply to them: All air travelers, with some exceptions, will be required to
(a) the person has or has had, or has reasonable grounds to take a COVID-19 molecular test at the airport when they
suspect that they have or have had, COVID-19 within the last arrive in Canada and another one toward the end of their
10 days; 14-day quarantine period. With limited exceptions, air
(b) the person has been denied permission to board an travelers, will also be required to have a prior
aircraft in the previous 10 days for a medical reason related to reservation, at their own cost, for a 3- night stay in a
COVID-19; government-authorized hotel, while they await the results
(c) in the case of a flight departing in Canada, the person is of their arrival test. If the traveler fails to comply with this
the subject of a mandatory quarantine order as a result of requirement, they will be liable for a fine.
recent travel or as a result of a local or provincial public health
order. Please refer to the following website for details:
Fully vaccinated travellers may be chosen to undergo arrival https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/flying
testing at the airport in Canada.
What you need to do before you arrive at the airport: Presently only Genestrings Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. at
1. Pre-register for your arrival test with the testing provider for the Delhi Airport is authorized for RTPCR tests.
your arrival airport. It can take up
to 15 minutes to register on site or you can pre-register now Before boarding an aircraft for a flight between two points
in just a few minutes. in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from any other
To pre-register, visit Create an account for arrival testing. country, every person must confirm to the private operator
2. Submit mandatory information in the ArriveCAN mobile app or air carrier operating the flight that they understand that
or web-based version. For more they may be subject to a measure to prevent the spread of
information or if you need help, visit Canada.ca/ArriveCAN. COVID-19 taken by the provincial or territorial government
Reminder: Use the same email address to register for your with jurisdiction where the destination aerodrome for that
test and to create your ArriveCAN account. flight is located or by the federal government.
To find out more, visit travel.gc.ca
Updated as on 16th December 2021- On arrival, passengers may be subjected to measures to
Effective December 1,2021, foreign nationals who have been prevent the spread of COVID-19 taken by the provincial or
in any of the following countries within the previous 14 days territorial government with jurisdiction where the
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will not be permitted entry into Canada: destination aerodrome for that flight is located or by the
 Botswana federal government. Passengers may be liable to a fine if
 Egypt; this requirement applies to them and they fail to comply
 Eswatini; with it.
 Lesotho; It is suggested that travellers pre-register for an on-arrival
 Malawi; COVID-19 molecular test in advance of landing in Canada
 Mozambique; to avoid lengthy lines and delays in processing.
 Namibia; The following links can be used to pre-register for on-
 Nigeria; arrival tests.
 South Africa; and Toronto – Billy Bishop (YTZ) - Switch Health
 Zimbabwe. Toronto – Pearson (YYZ) – Switch Health
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and people with

status under the Indian Act, regardless of their vaccination Vancouver (YVR) – LifeLabs
status or having had a previous history of testing positive for
COVID-19, who have been in any of these 10 countries in the
previous 14 days, will be subject to enhanced pre-entry and For more travel information, refer the links below:
arrival testing, screening, and quarantine measures. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-
CLICK HERE for Government of Canada’s new measures to health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/fully-
address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern. vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada-covid-19.html
Alternatively, travellers who have previously tested positive
for COVID-19 can present a positive molecular test issued by https://www.canada.ca/en/public-
a certified laboratory in India. The date of collection must health/services/publications/diseases-
have been between 14 and 180 days before their scheduled conditions/unvaccinated-travellers-entering-canada-covid-
departure to Canada. 19.html
Procedure for Transit passengers(via Delhi) traveling to
Canada -
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To be considered fully vaccinated, travellers must:
• have received the full series of a vaccine—or a
combination of vaccines— accepted by the Government of
Canada (manufactured by Pfizer,
Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD, and Janssen- by
Johnson & Johnson) at least 14 days prior to entering
Canada;
• provide proof of vaccination digitally using ArriveCAN; AND
• submit proof of vaccination in English or French (or a
certified translation from original language into English or
French).
To be eligible for these exemptions, fully vaccinated
travellers must still meet the pre-entry and on-arrival testing
requirements,
For more information: www.canada.ca/coronavirus | 1-833-
784-4397 or visit https://travel.gc.ca/
It is mandatory for all travelers returning or travelling to
Canada via air to provide their information digitally through
ArriveCAN before they board their flight.
Travelers must provide their travel and contact information,
quarantine plan and COVID-19 symptom self- assessment.
For travel exemptions and restrictions for international
students entry in Canada refer:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-
citizenship/services/coronavirus- covid19/students.html
Students are advised to also get the confirmation from the
respective institute about their travel so that there are no
issues during immigration process.
Please note that final determinations of eligibility to enter
Canada are made by Canada Border Services Agency at the
port of entry to Canada.
Please find the link to the latest Government of Canada travel
requirements for flying into the country -
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https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/flying-
Canada-checklist"
Updated as on 17/11/2020
China Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese Quarantine inspection done by Customs on arrival
visa Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, difficulty
Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence breathing to be reported immediately
permits for work, personal matter and reunion are The health code status and the declaration of health status
allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new will be checked before boarding.
visas.
All foreign passengers who are flying from India to China will
be required to present the Electronic Health Declaration Form
for boarding.
Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of
Electronic Health Declaration Format the following link:
http://in.china-
embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm
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.
France Updated as on 21st February 2022 Passenger Forms: Each passenger must complete the
No more tests will be required for vaccinated passengers; following three mandatory forms, either in English or
Unvaccinated passengers, on the other hand, continue to French.
have to present a negative test of less than 48hrs in order to
travel to France ; Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) which are to be
Unvaccinated passengers must continue to present a filled-in on the EU PLF portal at https://app.euplf.eu
compelling reason justifying their trip.
The dPLF (digital Passenger Locator Form) has to be International Travel Certificate to Mainland France Form:
compulsorily filled-in by all passengers online on the EU-PLF To be filled in Duplicate (One copy to be handed over to
portal https://app.euplf.eu Air India, at departure airport and second copy to be
 Passengers aged 12 years or more must present a submitted at immigration counter, Paris Airport)
negative virological screening (PCR) or antigenic test
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taken less than 48 hours prior to boarding; Sworn Statement of Absence of COVID-19 Symptoms and
 Passengers not fully vaccinated must present a Travel of Contact with Confirmed Cases Form: To be submitted at
Certificate giving a compelling reason for travel; immigration counter, Paris airport.
 All passengers must present a sworn statement certifying if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France,
the absence of COVID-19 symptoms and any contact with you will be quarantined or placed and kept in isolation by
a confirmed case of COVID-19; sworn commitment to take the prefect.
an antigenic test or biological examination that may be
conducted on arrival in metropolitan France; sworn A supporting document proving the address of the
commitment to self-isolate for seven days for non- residence or appropriate accommodation (hotel or similar),
vaccinated and another sworn commitment to take a Travel certificate to metropolitan France, sworn statement
biological virological screening test (PCR) at the end of the to abide by the rules for entry (above 11 years) is
isolation for non-vaccinated; required.
 All passengers must fill a digital Passenger Locator Form
on https://app.euplf.eu
Holders of "talent passports", students and researchers fall
under the list of compelling reasons allowing them to travel to
France.
Travel requirements if you are vaccinated – 1) proof of
vaccination status
2) A sworn statement attesting to the absence of covid-19
infection symptoms and contact with a confirmed covid-19
case.
The vaccination schedule is considered complete 28 days
after the administration of one dose for the Janssen
vaccine and 7 days after the administration of a second
dose for the other authorized vaccines (Pfizer/Comirnaty,
Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield).
The unvaccinated passengers can travel to France only in
case of pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing
grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel
drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.
Indian nationals holding US Green Card and Canadian
resident permit are exempted from ATV (Airport Transit Visa)
at Paris.
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However they should have a residence permit issued by
USA/Canada, and
- stay in the international transit area of the airport, and
- have documents required for their next destination.
- confirmed onward ticket for a flight within 24 hours.
However, pls note that ATV remains compulsory at Paris for
Indian nationals holding only US or Canadian Visa without
Green/Resident Card.
Travel documents
Depending on your circumstances, you must complete and
carry some of the following documents in order to board:·
· A certificate of international travel for Metropolitan
France, which can be downloaded from the Interior Ministry’s
website. This certificate must be presented to travel
companies before using travel ticket, as well as to border
control authorities (for travel by air, sea and land, including by
rail);
·
Update as on 07th January 2022.
Germany Compulsory Quarantine period on arrival in Germany –
For latest rules, check on the below link- 14 days.
https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topic
s/civil-protection/coronavirus/travel-restrictions- Proof of successful entry registration must be kept by
border-control/IV-restrictions-applying-to-air- passengers at all times and presented on request to the
and-sea-travel-outside-of-europe
airline or the competent authorities.
Travelers must register at
Updated as on 24th December 2021 https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de before arriving in
Please check www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete regularly on Germany
updates
For General information, refer https://b2b.frankfurt- Note: Travelers claiming an exception from the entry
airport.com/en/airlines-b2b/coronavirus.html restrictions must present credible evidence of the reason
 Children 6 years and older (not 12+ years anymore) must for the exception. In the case of partners from the same
provide a negative Covid testing, proof of recovery or household (nos. 1 and 2), the partners must complete
vaccination before boarding the flight and are – if not and sign a declaration of the existence of the relationship
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vaccinated or recovered - also obliged to quarantine for 5 and prove that they live in the same household by
days after returning from a high-risk area or for 14 days after presenting, for example, a rental contract, an entry in their
returning from an area of variants of concern. ID card/passport, a certificate of address, or a utility bill
 Testing requirements if not vaccinated or recovered when addressed to them (e.g., an electricity, gas, water,
returning from high-risk areas or non-risk areas: internet or telephone bill).
Antigen testing with the sample taken max. 48h before entry
into Germany or PCR testing with a sample taken max. 48h For more information on the recognition of diagnostic tests
before departure of the flight. for SARS-CoV-2 for persons arriving in Germany from risk
areas go to: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Inf
 Passengers returning from or staying within the last 10
AZ/N/Neuartiges Coronavirus/Test s.html
days in an area of variants of concern before entering to
A proof of negative test for sars-cov-2 is subject to
Germany must provide a negative PCR test with a sample
additional checks by the federal police / competent
taken max. 48h before departure. In this case, antigen tests
authority at destination airport in Germany.
are not valid.
Please note: Those passengers should also beware of that
According to the existing travel bubble (Indian regulation
the authority in charge can request an additional PCR test at
from DGCA), the travel ban from Canada (recognition of
the German entry point or anytime within 14 days after
PCR test) and the lack of a Covid19 test facility for regular
entering Germany.
transit passengers in the international transit area at
 Transfer passengers are not exempted from these
Frankfurt-Airport (FRA),no airline is currently able to
regulations anymore. All transfer passengers are obliged to
transport passengers directly from India via Germany to
provide a proof of recovery, vaccination or a negative COVID
Canada.
test before boarding the flight via Germany. Transfer
passengers on flights from an area of variants of concern
must provide a negative Covid testing as well.
Passengers travelling as part of an official German
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delegation via the government terminal and having stayed
Conditions of Compulsory registration and preflight Covid
less than 72h in an international risk area, high risk area or
negative report remain unchanged
area of voc(Variant of concern) are exempted from entry
For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de For details
registration and presenting a proof of negative test for
refer
sars-cov-2 or a vaccination certificate or a proof of
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-
recovery of SARS-COV.
infos- reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html
Passenger information of the German federal ministry of
There is no Covid-19 test facility for regular transit
health: www.rki.de/covid-19-bmg- merkblatt
passengers in the International Transit Area in Germany.
For Entry regulation:
Passengers must present proof of negative test for sars-
www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronaeinreisev
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International risk area, high incidence area and area of virus cov-2 prior to check - in. A vaccination certificate or a proof
variant of concern definition: www.rki.de/covid-19- of recovery of sars-cov-2 will not be accepted.
risikogebiete Mandatory sars-cov-2 testing does not apply for children
Substitute registration form: www.rki.de/covid-19- younger than six years.
ersatzmitteilung Entry registration: passengers who intend to enter
Passenger’s receipt of successful electronic registration or Germany must register electronically. Use of digital online
Substitute Paper registration in case of Dysfunction of Digital procedure is strongly advised.
Platform will be checked against ID card or equivalent prior to
Boarding.
Update as on 08th February 2022-

Hong Kong All inbound passengers must provide confirmation
The compulsory quarantine period for inbound travellers from in English or Chinese of room reservation in a Designated
overseas places will be adjusted to 14 days in designated Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 nights
quarantine hotels (DQHs), to be followed by a seven-day self- starting on the day of the arrival in Hong Kong.
monitoring period. Please refer to the press release for
details: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202201/27/P2022 Compulsory Quarantine of 14 days in listed Hotel booked /
012700853.htm isolation and treatment in Hospital based on the result of
mandated COVID -19 Test conducted on arrival at Hong
Refer link below for a new update for travel to Hong Kong as Kong For details refer:
announced on 20th December 2021. https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202112/20/P20211220009
64.htm?fontSize=1 Passengers are requested to ensure online submission of
Update effective 08th September 2021 – KNOW MORE ‘Health & Quarantine Declaration’ before landing at Hong
HKSAR residents / HKG Passport holders/HKG ID Card Kong through the following link
Holders, with valid visa are permitted entry. For details refer https://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf
the following link
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html Please refer to the
link https://www.fdh.labour.gov.hk/en/home.html for more
All Passengers must provide following documentary proof: details
Designated quarantine hotels for Foreign Domestic helpers
1. All passengers (including infants) boarding flights to Hong (FDH) may be noted for further dissemination .
Kong on or after 0.00a.m on 24th December 2021 (HKT-Time)
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shall present Negative result proof of PCR test for COVID-19 https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
with specimen collected within 48 hours before the scheduled
time of departure of flight to Hong Kong.
Additional designated quarantine facilities for quarantine of
All passengers (including infants) must provide a Negative foreign domestic helpers.
Test Report in English or Chinese issues by a laboratory or
health care institution bearing the name of the relevant
traveler identical to that in his/ her valid travel document,
before the scheduled time of departure of the specified
aircraft. The test report must be from laboratory healthcare
institution must ISO 15189 accredited or recognized or
approved by the relevant authority of the government of the
place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is
located.
2. The Government has announced that with effect from 0.00am

on 8 September 2021, vaccination records issued by India will
be accepted as recognized vaccination records for Hong
Kong residents who have stayed in Group A specified places.
Please find updated List of places of Issuances of
Recognized vaccination Records
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202109/06/P2021090600
671.htm
The Vaccine administered for the relevant travelers have to

be vaccines listed on the HK-Government’s “List of COVID-
19 Vaccines Recognized for Specified Purposes
www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/list_of_recognised_covid19_vac
cines.pdf
Please note vaccination record from the newly added places

have to be in prescribed format in order to be accepted. The
name on the Vaccination record has to be exactly as on
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Passport/Travel document.
Enclosed please find samples of the vaccination record:
India:
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/sample_vac_record_India
.pdf
3. Proof of 14 Days Compulsory Designated Hotel Quarantine
Hungary Updated as on 18/10/2021

From 12th October 2021 holder of a valid final Indian Covid19
vaccination / immunization certificate are eligible to submit
any type of C visa application without any restriction.
Children under the age of 18 / accompanying holders of final
vaccination / immunisation certificates could submit their C
visa application without restrictions as well.
Business visa applications could be submitted without any

kind of restriction, also without a valid final Indian Covid19
vaccination / immunisation certificate.
Applicants (other than with business purpose) without a valid

final Indian Covid19 vaccination / immunisation certificate
could submit C visa application still only with restrictions. The
entry travel restrictions introduced by Government decree no.
408/2020. (VIII.30.) (the “Government decree”) entered into
force on 1 September 2020. The mentioned decree is still in
force for visa applicants, who intend to travel without a valid
final Indian Covid-19 vaccination / immunisation certificate.
Updated as on 19th May 2020
Indonesia Indonesians to undergo health examination on arrival
Following are permitted * and undertake
a mandatory 14 day self-quarantine at home
-Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP)
holders Foreign visitors required to hold
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-Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders a health certificate or medical certificate of fitness to fly and
of Diplomatic Stay undertake a mandator14- day quarantine at designated
-Permit and Official/Service Stay Permit facilities of self- quarantine under supervision of Indonesian
-Those providing Medical Services/ humanitarian health authority
assistance Airline and Maritime Crews
-National Strategic Projects workers
-Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and
registered in the immigration system as an Indonesian citizen
-Holders of Temporary or Permanent Stay Permits
(Permanent Residents/KITAS and KITAP) and Multiple Re-
entry Permit that has expired and is still abroad are
permitted entry through designated airports including
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.
All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a

valid PR Permit for Indonesia and must also have a PCR
Test Report to confirm that they are free from COVID-19
infection
Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test,

however can be permitted entry with a medical certificate
for fitness to travel.
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter
Indonesia and conditions refer
https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-
terkini-kebijakan- imigrasi-terkait-covid-19
Israel Updated as on 28th February 2022 All non Israeli passengers including recovered and
Entry requirements for Israel w.e.f. 01MARCH 2022 vaccinated passengers will have to undergo mandatory
NEW UPDATE:- institutional quarantine/isolation on arrival at Tel Aviv.
1. Israeli Citizens, Permanent residents and temporary All Passengers will be subject to self paid Covid-19 test
Residents holding an Israeli Passport or a Valid Israeli ID on arrival. Charges are reduced, if booked in
card will not be required to present advance. Passengers are advised to pre-register for this
a COVID Test before boarding a flight to Israel. on the following link https://testngo.femi.com/en/sign-in
Information
The vaccines approved for travel into Israel:
2. All other foreign citizens including Indians are required 2.1 Moderna
to undergo an RTPCR test within 72 hrs of the departure 2.2 Pfizer
time of the flight.(Antigen Test is not valid anymore) 2.3 Johnson & Johnson – Janssen
2.4 AstraZeneca
3. Holders of "Aliya" Permit, are allowed to board as well 2.5 Covishield
(Subject to Entry statement and PCR Test) 2.6 Sinopharm
2.7 Sinovac
4. All passengers - Israeli and Foreign citizens travelling 2.8 SputniK-V, Following the reservations set forth in
to Israel must fill out and submit the online Israel Entry Section 3.4 below.
Statement Form within 48hrs prior to the 3. Vaccination and recovery protocol approved by
scheduled departure time of the flight. the Ministry of Health
https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel- 3.1 Foreigners vaccinated with Pfizer / Moderna /
covid19. AstraZeneca / Sinovac or Sinopharm:
3.1.1. Received two vaccine shots; 14 days or more
5. All passengers vaccinated or recovered must take the passed since their second vaccine upon entry to Israel (but
RTPCR test upon arrival in Israel. Pre-registration is no more than 180 days upon leaving Israel).
required -Test & Go - "Femi", located at Ben Gurion 3.1.2. Received the booster vaccine dose; 14 days or more
Airport. passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
3.2 Foreigners vaccinated with Janssen's vaccine:
6. All arriving passengers must go into isolation for 24hrs 3.2.1. 14 days or more passed since the vaccination date
OR until receiving a negative PCR report. Israeli upon entry to Israel (but no more than 180 days upon
Passengers if tested positive leaving Israel).
will go into full isolation at home, Foreign citizens 3.2.2. Received a booster dose, and 14 days or more
testing positive, will be transported by self-paid passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
ambulance to a self-paid managed isolation facility. 3.3 Foreigners presenting a reference that the Israeli
MOH systems can digitally authenticate,[1] to a positive
7. Transit services in Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport are result in a NAAT (Molecular test resembling PCR)
temporarily suspended. Do not accept passengers whose 3.3.1. 11 days or more have passed since the test upon
final destination is not Israel. entry to Israel (but no more than 190 days upon leaving
Israel).
Please note: for foreign citizens – the final entry approval 3.3.2 Received in addition at least one dose of the
is subject to the immigration officer’s decision upon vaccines approved by the WHO (in this case, time span
arrival as per the Israeli Law and sequence of events is inconsequential)
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The following category of passengers are exempt from 3.4. Foreigners vaccinated with Sputnik, as of 15.11.21,
RT-PCR before departure of the flight:- and subject to a positive Serologist test result in Israel (will
remain in isolation until a positive result is obtained).
a.Those infected and recovered who can present airline 3.4.1 .Received two vaccine shots, and 14 days or more
with a positive test result of a PCR test taken less than 3 passed since their second shot upon entry to Israel (but no
months before the day of air travel, more than 180 days upon leaving Israel).
provided that at least 8 days pass from the testing day. 3.4.2. Received the booster vaccine dose, and 14 days or
b.Those who present an Israeli medical certificate of more passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
recovery, provided that three months have not elapsed Additionally :-
from the moment of its issue. 4.6. For those vaccinated with Sputnik vaccines only -
c. Those who have stayed less than 72hrs outside Israel. performing a serological test at Ben Gurion Airport;
isolation until a positive test result is obtained (In addition
The Following Categories of passengers are allowed to to isolation until a negative result is obtained for the PCR
enter Israel:- test taken upon landing).
For the list of countries that issue certificates that the
1. Israeli Citizens:- Israeli MOH systems can digitally
authenticate: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-
a. Are allowed to enter/return to Israel. eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-
b. Israeli Citizens may be granted entry to Israel even if un- europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
vaccinated and non-infected FOR HIGH COVID-19 RISK STATE (RED COUNTRIES) LIST
c. Minors (up to 18 Years old) holding a foreign passport, VISIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH
travelling with their parents who are Israeli citizens are WEBSITE: HTTPS://CORONA.HEALTH.GOV.IL/EN/COUNTR
allowed to enter Israel, regardless they are vaccinated or not. Y-STATUS
(Both parents must be Israeli citizens and travel with the
minor)
c. Submission of Entry Statement Form is
mandatory. https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-
to-israel-covid19
2. Foreign citizens who are not required to have an entry

visa to Israel:-
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a. a. Are allowed to enter Israel regardless they are
vaccinated or not.
b. RTPCR Test within 72hrs before the departure time of the
flight.of recovery issued within 3 months before the departure
of the flight.
Exempted from Pre-Flight Covid Test:-

1, Those who have stayed less than 72hrs outside Israel.
2. Those infected and recovered and present a positive
PCR/Antigen test conducted in Lab. within 3 months- 08days
before the departure time of the flight.
3. Holding Israeli certificate of recovery issued within 3
months before the departure of the flight.
c.Submission of Entry Statement is

mandatory. https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-
israel-covid19
3. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa

to Israel:-
a. Hold a valid visa.

b. Are allowed to enter Israel regardless they are vaccinated
or not.
c. RTPCR Test within 72hrs before the departure time of the
flight.

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c. Submission of Entry Statement is

israel-covid19
4 Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa

to Israel and holding a special authorization letter from
the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs OR
the Population And Immigration Authority:-
a. Are allowed to enter Israel regardless of whether they are

vaccinated or not.
b. RTPCR Test within 72hrs before the departure time of the

flight.

c. Submission of Entry Statement is

israel-covid19
In Addition to the above:-
Only those with a negative test result will be permitted to

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board the flight. The test result must be in English and include
the traveller's passport details.
1. All passengers must take a PCR test upon arrival in

Israel. This requirement applies for all passengers, including
vaccinated and recovered persons.
Pre-registration is required at -Test & Go - "Femi",

located at Ben Gurion Airport.
2. All passengers arriving in Israel from abroad must go

into isolation for 24hrs OR until receiving a negative PCR
report.
Israeli Passengers if tested positive will go into full

isolation at home, Foreign citizens testing positive, will
be transported by self-paid ambulance to a self-paid,
managed isolation facility.
3 Transit services in Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport are

temporarily suspended. Do not accept passengers whose
final destination is not Israel.
Useful links:
a. Ministry of Health – Entry Statement Form

https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-covid19
b. Ministry of Health – International
Travel https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-by-air/
c. Ministry of Health – Lists of Countries by
Color https://corona.health.gov.il/en/country-status/
d. Population and Immigration Authority – Policy of entry into
Israel during the coronavirus period -
Information
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/border_closing_coro
navirus_14062020
e. Test & Go - "Femi", located at Ben Gurion Airport.
Please note : for foreign citizens – the final entry
approval is subject to the immigration officer’s decision
upon arrival as per the Israeli Law
Updated as on 17th January 2022 For further details, please refer to the following links:
Italy Validity 16 December 21 – 31 January 22
List E https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettagli
All States and territories not specifically mentioned in other oContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412
lists. &area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=5
Specific rules have been adopted for South Africa, Lesotho,
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, *https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettagli
Eswatini. For these countries it is not possible to apply the oContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412
same conditions provided for the countries in List E. &area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto
Limitations on entry
Entry into Italy from these countries does not require any
authorization from the Ministry of Health but is allowed only
for specific reasons:
• work
• health reasons
• study reasons
• absolute urgency
• return to one's domicile, home, or residence.
The re-entry/entry into Italy, in case of stay/transit in the
previous 14 days from this group of countries, is always
allowed to:
• Italian/EU/Schengen citizens and their family
members, as well as to holders of long-term resident status
and their family members (Directive 2004/38/EC).
• It is also confirmed the possibility of entry into Italy,
from List E countries, for persons who have a proven and
stable emotional relationship (even if not cohabiting) with
Italian/EU/Schengen citizens or natural persons who are
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legally resident in Italy (long-term residents), who need to
reach their partner's home/domicile/residence (in Italy).
• Athletes, technicians, competition judges and officials,
foreign press representatives and accompanying persons
participating in competitive sports competitions, recognized to
be of pre-eminent national interest with a provision of the
Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and the Italian
Paralympic Committee (CIP) and regulated by a specific
safety protocol adopted by the sports organization
responsible for the event.
From these countries it is not possible to enter Italy for
tourism reasons
Fulfillment for entry into Italy
When returning to Italy, if you have stayed in/transited
through these countries in the previous 14 days, you must:
• complete the digital Passenger Locator Form, which
replaces the previous self-declaration
• undergo a molecular swab carried out within 72 hours
prior to entry into Italy and the result of which is negative; or
an antigenic test within 24 hours prior to entry into Italy, the
result of which is negative. Minors under the age of 6 are
exempted from having a pre-departure swab test
• notify the prevention department of the health authority
responsible for the area of your entry (See page: COVID-19
Freephone numbers and regional information
• reach the final destination in Italy only by private
transport
• undergo self-isolation at the address indicated on the
Passenger Locator Form for 10 days
• undergo an additional molecular or antigenic swab at
the end of the 10-day self-isolation period
Exemptions
The obligations established and described in the paragraph
“Fulfilments for entry into Italy” may be partially or totally
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waived depending on the case.
See the Exemptions section for more information.
Updated as on 09th March 2022 3 nights hotel quarantine and 04 nights home quarantine
Japan Update as on 01st March 2022 – CLICK HERE for passengers from India.
For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE
Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE After 01March22, quarantine period after arriving from
Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE India will be shortened to Hotel quarantine for 3 nights only
Written pledge – KNOW
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Health card – KNOW MORE
For Questionnaire – CLICK HERE
Questionnaire based on provisions of Article 12 : CLICK HERE
Kenya Updated as on 23rd December 2021 Quarantine is exempted for those in possession of
negative pcr-based covid-19 test results conducted 96
 All passengers arriving into Kenya through any point of hours before travel. However self-isolation is must for 10
entry must have a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination. days upon arrival.
Travellers below the age of eighteen (18) years are exempt All travelers (children) below the age of 5 years will be
from this requirement. exempted from COVID-19 negative PCR test to enter
Kenya
 All passengers coming to Kenya must be in possession of List of approved States whose travelers are exempted
a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted from quarantine can be accessed in the KCAA website:
within 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine- exempted states
entry. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya must
from this requirement. complete online Ministry of Health Travelers Heath
Surveillance online form and obtain the QR code. Refer
 Operating crew are exempt from the COVID-19 test when https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
on a layover between flights. They must adhere to COVID-19
protocols from airport to hotel/residence and back to airport.
 All travelers will be expected to fill the travellers locator
form and submit it before travel to http://bit.ly/covid19moh
and thereafter submit daily health information to “jitenge”
platform for 14 consecutive days.
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 All passengers with flu-like symptoms at the point of entry,
or those who develop clinical symptoms within 14 days of
arrival shall be placed into quarantine and be tested for
COVID[1]19 at a government testing facility.
 Any person who tests positive on antigen RDT at any point
of entry will be isolated at a Ministry of Health designated
facility or at home for returning Kenyans and residents for
ten(10) days at the travellers own cost. Further, they shall be
subjected to a COVID-19 PCR test before discharge.
 Diplomats and Senior government officials will be exempt
from quarantine but must be in possession of negative PCR
test conducted within 72 hours before travel.
 Passengers travelling out of Kenya will require a COVID
19 vaccination certificate. In addition, they will be required
to abide by the particular travel, health and COVID-19
related requirements of the destination country.
The list of facilities available for quarantine can be availed
from info@kmpdc.go.ke
All travelers to fill the travelers’ locator form and submit before
travel to http://bit.ly/covid19moh and thereafter
submit daily health information to “jitenge” platform for
14 consecutive days.
Kuwait Updated as on 21st February 2022 List of approved vaccines in the state of Kuwait:-
New Travel regulations effective 21st February 2022 : 1. Pfizer (BioNTech)
Fully immunized Passengers 2. Moderna
- Cancellation of PCR testsbefore departure or arrival to 3. Oxford ( AstraZeneca)
Kuwait. Johnson and Johnson
-No home quarantine required after to Kuwait.
Partially Immunized Passengers
- Cancellation of PCR tests prior to arriving to the country.
- Home quarantine for 7 days after aarrival. This can be
ended earlier with a negative PCR test result.
Non-immunized Passengers
- Negative PCR test valid 72 hours before boarding the flight.
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-Home quarantine for 7 days after arrival. A negative PCR
test at the end of the7 days will be required to end quarantine.
Children under the age of 16 are exempted from these
regulations.
Anyone who has spent (9) months receiving the completed
and approved dose of the Corona Virus vaccine in Kuwait
must be considered incomplete unless they receive the
booster dose (activation) of approved vaccines (as of Sunday,
02 January 2022).
Download Immune App with (Green Status), it should be

Green Status in Mobile Id App and check below details:
a. Name & Passport number matching to travel passport.
b. Type of Vaccination received.
c. Date of doses taken.
d. Name of vaccine agency
Valid Residence to Kuwait (Check for the validity of the

Civil ID/Digital Civil ID).
a. Persons exited the State of Kuwait on/after Sep 01,2019

are permitted to enter Kuwait, provided they are in
possession of a valid residence permit/visa.
b. Persons exited the State of Kuwait on/before Aug 31,

2019 are not permitted to enter the State of Kuwait even
though traveller holds a valid residence
Civil Id or Mobile Civil ID uploaded on mobile (to be matched

with the passport details like, Name, Passport number, Date
of birth etc.
Register on Kuwait-Mosafer (Digital Copy or Hard Copy)

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Must download Shlonik App for everyone on Mobile
Every Passenger travelling to Malaysia must
Malaysia The following category passengers are allowed entry into 1. Download “MySejahtera”App & register all
Malaysia: necessary information
a. Diplomats who are under Exemption Order and their 2. Undergo 14 days quarantine at Quarantine Station by
dependents following the quarantine procedures prescribed by the
b. Seafarers entering Malaysia for “sign-on” or “joint National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)
ship” &Ministry of Health(MoH).
c. Patients and a companion with Entry Approval 3. Undergo the COVID-19 test at the entrance
Letter from Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council upon arrival
(MHTC) 4. An expatriate has obtained a valid Entry
Approval Letter/ Exit and Entry Approval Letter.
Additionally, the following expatriates may apply for an Entry Entry Approval Letter / Exit and Entry Approval
Approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia to Letter issued before 21st September 2020 is
enter into Malaysia: usable provided it isstill valid.
5. Fill up letter of undertaking (www.nadma.gov.my) and
a. New Diplomat and staff at Foreign Missions in the duly completed form to be submitted to the High
Malaysia (including UN LaissezPasser (UNLP) holders Commission of Malaysia by email at least 3 days before
b. Valid Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T) holder & departure. Mail ID for passengers travelling from:South
dependents including maids (to the RP-T) India: mwchennai@kln.gov.myCentral India:
c. Valid Employment Pass (EP) holder’s category (I, mwmumbai.kln@1govuc.gov.my
II& III) and dependents including maids (of the EP) Delhi: mwdelhi@kln.gov.my
d. Valid Professional Visit Pass (PVP)holders 6.Obtain Permission letter to Perform Journey to Malaysia
e. Valid Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) from the High Commission of Malaysia / Consulate
dependents to EP/RP-T General of Malaysia Mumbai/ Consulate General of
f. Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV) / Approved Pass of EP / Malaysia Chennai
RP-T
/ PVP / LTSVP
Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV)/ Approved Pass of dependents
including maids to RP-T / EP.
Update as on 5th March 2022 – KNOW MORE

Male Tourists are allowed only in HPA approved secluded
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Precautionary measures against Novel Coronavirus issued by resorts.
the MALDIVES CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, Republic of
Maldives- CLICK HERE Tourists having booking in the resorts for their entire
stay having return ticket and sufficient funds only will be
Update as on 23rd January 2022. KNOW MORE allowed to travel. Passengers having booking in
hotels/guest house situated in the inhabitant islands are
Updated as on 29th December 2021 not allowed.
Precautionary measures against Novel Coronavirus issued by
the MALDIVES CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, Republic of Entry of Work Permit Holders to Maldives is suspended
Maldives- CLICK HERE until further notice.
a) For Work Permit holders. Ministry of Tourism Circular CLICK HERE
Please visit the below mentioned website link which will provide
information on obtaining necessary approval for travel and
guidelines on mandatory quarantine requirements for Work
Permit holders from South Asian countries.
https://covid19.health.gov.mv/quarantine-guidelines-for-work-
permit-holders- travelling-from-south-asia
Further visit link: https://xpat.egov.mv and click ''Work Permit
Verification" and follow the instructions to check the
authenticity of the work permit issued.
b) For Tourists.
1) Tourists traveling from South Asia will be issued an on-
arrival tourist
visa for 30 days and allowed to stay in secluded Tourist
Resorts effective from 15th July 2021.VISA FEE is NIL.
2) Inbound Tourists from South Asia may be accommodated
in Guesthouses in Local Islands, effective from 30th July 2021.
Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the
entire period of stay in a HPA registered (Health Protection
Agency) Tourist facility.
Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, All passengers will be placed in quarantine upon arrival in
Mauritius Mauritius are permitted to travel Mauritius
All passengers permitted to travel to Mauritius shall undertake
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a Covid-19 PCR test valid for 5 days prior to departure and the
test results shall be negative
Updated as on 25th February 2022

Myanmar Testing and Quarantine Requirements for Travel to
Myanmar KNOW MORE Passengers are given a choice of hotel stay (payable) or
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Government arranged centers
Myanmar and conditions refer
https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/
Nepal Updated as on 06th January 2022 Effective 15th December 2021,all passengers arriving
and departing from Nepal should possess insurance
For updated guidelines - CLICK HERE coverage of hotel quarantine cost(up to 14 days) and
In terms of air bubble arrangement with Nepal as notified medical expenses (Nepali rupee equivalent to US
by Min of Civil Aviation (MOCA) the following are $5000),if needed, of all age groups of passenger if
permitted to travel: diagnosed with Covid-19 whilst travelling and the
A. From India to Nepal: i. Indian & Nepali nationals claim,validity and payment of insurance policy of
ii. Third country nationals (including diplomats) holding passengers should be with local insurer at Nepal.
valid visa/entry permit for Nepal, if required.
Only passengers destined for Nepal and not third countries List of compulsory quarantine hotels at Kathmandu
are allowed to travel on flights from India to Nepal. - Know More
For Hotel Quarantine Passenger consent form
B. From Nepal to India: – CLICK HERE
All International passengers departing from Kathmandu, to All passengers are required to have a certificate of
carry valid negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 48 Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report from
Hours. Government authenticated labs or with photo or Bar code
i. Indian& Nepali nationals. of travelling passenger in English conducted within 72
. All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and Person hours from Swab collection time to the departure time of
of Indian Origin card holders holding passports of any flight. (Children below 5years of age, travelling with
country and parents are exempted)
i. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending It is mandatory for all international passengers travelling
to travel to India for any purposes (including their to Nepal to fill IHR form Online available at the website of
dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) CCMC, Nepal (ccmc.gov.np)
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except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers All Passengers need to upload the Mandatory Health
originating in Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from Forms & Covid Negative Reports in advance on Govt of
Nepal to India. Additionally, passengers travelling to India's Air Suvidha Portal for all passengers flying out of
Nepal will be required to fill up the International Traveler Kathmandu.
Online Form. Passengers travelling into Nepal as first port of
Passengers can access the International Traveler Online embarkation or transit are required to follow the enlisted
format: https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.php health &quarantine protocols: A) Should obtain prior visa
It is mandatory for all the International passengers from Nepali missions abroad. b) Are subject to hotel
departing from Kathmandu, to carry valid negative RT-PCR quarantine of 10 days at their own cost in hotels listed by
certificate not older than 72 Hours before departure at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism &Civil Aviation. For latest
time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report directives/updates, Visit: https://caanepal.gov.np/
should be in original and stamped from designated Govt.
approved COVID-19Lab/ Institutions in Nepal. All Passengers must furnish evidence of hotel bookings of
Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT 10 days for hotel quarantine at their own cost in the hotels
reports are not being accepted by the concerned listed by Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation or
authorities at Kathmandu Airport. Nepal Tourism Board. All those who are in hotel or home
Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by quarantine have to do RT-PCR tests on the 4th and 11th
Round Trip Passengers (Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall day of arrival.
not be valid while departing from Kathmandu
and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from
designated COVID- 19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly,
Negative RT- PCR Certificates obtained from Nepal by Round
Trip Passengers (Kathmandu-Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not
valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers must carry
Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID-
9Lab/Institutions in India.
Indian Diplomatic / Official passport holders and their family
members will be allowed to travel without the hotel booking
requirement of the mandatory quarantine policy of Nepal.
Passengers have to update CCMC website of NEPAL for
travel from INDIA to NEPAL (international arrival form)
and from NEPAL TO INDIA ( international departure form).
All third country nationals travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi
with onward connection to third country from India must hold
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a valid visa for India since the flight is presently operating
under the Air Bubble agreement and airline can accept
passengers only to Delhi.
New Foreign nationals are not permitted. All arriving passengers to undergo a 14 days managed
Zealand isolation or quarantine as per health authority’s
Following categories of people are permitted to enter New requirement.
Zealand:
- NZ citizens
- Permanent residents and
- Other visa holders with an exemption to enter-
For details of passenger’s eligibility and conditions applicable
to enter New Zealand refer:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-
19/border- closures-and- exceptions
Update as on 17.09.2020 - Under the Air transport
Nigeria bubble approval dated 17.09.2020 notified by Ministry Yellow fever Vaccination certificate is a mandatory
of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Nigeria is permitted requirement for all passengers.
for:
a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign All passengers to undergo 7-day self-isolation
nationals destined for Africa and transiting through /Quarantine and follow the procedures advised by the health
Nigeria or spouses of these persons, whether authorities.
accompanying or otherwise.
b)Any Indian national holding any type of valid Nigerian visa
and destined for any country in Africa.
c) Seamen of foreign nationalities; Seamen holding Indian
passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the
Ministry of Shipping.
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
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(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
for presentation at submitted online on the Nigeria
International Travel Portal or a printout carried for
presentation on arrival in Nigeria.
Updated as on 02nd March 2022. Institutional quarantine will continue to be applied,
Oman Passengers who received two doses of any approved vaccine
until further notice, to all arrivals (including Omani
are allowed to travel to the Sultanate of Oman without
presenting COVID-19 PCR test result provided that the Citizens) from Iraq and Iran.
second dose has been received at least before 14 days. All passengers arriving to the Sultanate that
Below are the updated requirements for passengers traveling present a pre-travel negative result COVID-19
to Oman PCR test (with QR Code) are exempted from
1) Passengers travelling to the Sultanate of Oman are not quarantine
required to register anymore at http://travel.moh.gov.om.
2) Non-citizen passengers aged 18 and above travelling to Omani citizens and their families and Residents
the Sultanate of Oman are required to present a vaccination working in the Sultanate in public or private units and
certificate indicating that they have received at least two with valid residency who are not vaccinated in
doses of approved COVID-19 vaccine. accordance with item (3) of this circular are allowed
3) All passengers aged 18 and above travelling to the to return to the Sultanate and subject to the health
Sultanate of Oman are required to present a negative result requirements issued before 1st September 2021.
of COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival or within 24 hours after
arrival and a health insurance covering the COVID-19.
Diplomats working in the foreign diplomatic missions
Vaccine Certificate for two shots (or one shot is approved by accredited to the Sultanate and visitor diplomats are
the Health Authorities of the Sultanate) with QR Code to be exempted from the registration in
presented before departing to Oman. The vaccines are - https://covid19.emushrif.om/ and from the COVID-RT-PCR
Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covishield test.
AstraZeneca, Sputnik, Sinovac, Moderna, and Sinopharm, or
a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.Passengers who have
received two doses of COVAXIN before not less than
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fourteen (14) days ahead of the estimated arrival time are
exempted to travel to Oman without quarantine.
For the RTPCR test on arrival,the passenger shall pay the
prescribed fees when registering via
https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel platform before
boarding the aircraft.
Arriving passengers aged 18 and below are exempted from
the requirements of the vaccine and COVID-19 PCR
test. Patients with diseases that prevent them from receiving
the vaccine according to an approved medical certificate are
also exempted from presenting vaccine certificates.
All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are required
to have international health insurance covering the cost of
treatment from Covid-19 for one month except for Omani
citizens
Philippines Following is permitted: Passengers will have their

-Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ swabbing test with Philippine Airport Diagnostic
- Children with special needs (regardless of age) of Filipinos Laboratory (PADLAB) at Gate 16of NAIA Terminal 1
*$ For faster clearance on arrival passengers are advised to
-Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$ complete the online form before leaving the origin city at
-Foreign parent of Filipino children with special needs https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF
(regardless of age) *$
-Accredited foreign government and international Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 9 USD, results
organization officials and their dependents* will be released in 48-7 hours
-Foreign airline crewmembers
-Foreign seafarers with9(C) visas* Arriving foreign nationals to coordinate with Department of
Tourism (DOT) for their
* Upon compliance with the4 IATF conditions. Government Holding Facilities stay or accommodation at
$ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who own expense in listed hotels of DOT approved by the
previously enjoyed visa-free privileges) must apply for an entry Department of Health
visa at the nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post
-Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” #
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-Section13 series of Commonwealth Act No.613, as amended
* 13Quota,13a), 13(b),13(c), 13(d),13(e),13(g)visas
-RA 7919 visa
-EO 324 visa
-Native Born visa
Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as
amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-
038/ ADD-02-015)
MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section
13(a) of CA613under MONo.MCL-07-021
# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions.

Additional requirements for arriving foreigners effective 09th
AUGUST 2020
(1) Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry;
(2) With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility;
(3) Withpre-bookedCOVID-19testingprovider;
(4) Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound
passengers’ asset by the National Task ForceforCOVID-
19.
Refer: www.immigration.gov.ph
Qatar Updated as on 28th February 2022 Passengers to book a quarantine hotel for one week
Please refer to the Ministry of Public Health website in the through “Discover Qatar” website before arrival
link below for latest updates: https://www.qatarairways holidays. com/qa-
https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return- en/offers/welcome- home- packages/
policy/Pages/default.aspx For more information on Self Quarantine, Hotel
India is in the list of "EXCEPTIONAL RED LIST Quarantine, accredited medical centers for COVID-19 test
COUNTRIES" and governed by conditions therein. overseas refer https://covid19.moph. gov.qa
All passengers are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Citizens and residents who have been vaccinated or
Test done 48 hours before departure from the testing recovered in the State of Qatar will be subject to hotel
centers approved by the local health authority. quarantine for a period of two days, with a PCR test done
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the on the second day, and they will be released on the same
mandatory pre-travel PCR test as mentioned above, and in day if the result is negative.
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case they require another PCR test for their onward • Passengers (Qataris, residents, visitors) who have been
destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on vaccinated outside the State of Qatar with a vaccine
a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test. recognized by the Ministry of Public Health, or those who
The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding have recovered outside the State of Qatar will be subject
the aircraft. to quarantine at the hotel for a period of (10) days.
The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public • Citizens and residents who are not immunized will be
Health - moph.gov.qa Following passengers are eligible to subject to hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days.
travel to Qatar in flights operating under airbubbles /air travel • Unprotected tourists/visitors: Entry is not permitted.
arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India 3. With regard to citizens and residents, the following will
- Qatari nationals be applied immediately as of date:
- Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa • Pregnant and lactating women who have children up to
and destined forQatar only two years old (regardless of whether they are
- Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to accompanied by a fully immunized or recovered husband
travel. who did not accompany them) will be subject to home
- As of 21st August 2020, the exceptional entry permit will quarantine according to the classification of the country of
be applicable toholders of resident permit in the State of departure, provided that the PCR test is applied according
Qatar as well as visitors with personal visit visa issued by to the travel and return policy.
Ministry of Interior. Citizens and residents aged (75) years and above will be
All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on subject to home quarantine.
their mobile phones.Each passenger must complete “Health according to the classification of the country of departure,
Assessment Form for Returning Travelers” before arrival to provided that the PCR test is applied in accordance with
Qatar. the travel and return policy.
Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent 4. The protocol that will be applied to recipients of one of
residency holders can travel to Qatar any time subject to the vaccines with conditional approval (Sinopharm) in the
adherence to conditions notified for Covid- 19 test and event of a desire to be exempted from quarantine:
quarantine as per the countries they are coming from. • Qatari citizens: An antibody test will be conducted upon
Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. arrival in the State of Qatar at one of the port of entry for
Companions of GCC citizens will be granted immediate entry free, and if the result is positive, the traveller will be
visa upon arrival in Qatar under the following conditions: exempted from quarantine. Otherwise, they will be subject
The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) to home quarantine for a period of (05) days for those
should be accompanied by the GCC citizens or one of their coming from countries classified within the green list, and
first-degree direct family members. The GCC country hotel quarantine For a period of (07) days for those
residency permit of the companion should be valid for at least coming from countries classified within the yellow list, and
six months. The travel document of the companion should be hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days for those
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valid fora period not less than the validity of the entry visa. coming from countries classified within the list of red
The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the countries, as for those coming from the six countries
companions must be“house workers” or other related located in East Asia - please see the point (No. 2 above).
occupation. Payment of the applicable visa fees (QAR 100). Residents and visitors: An antibody test will be performed
Government employees from the different ministries and upon arrival at the hotel where the traveller will be required
governmental entities on official missions to these countries to book a quarantine hotel for a period depending on the
for a period of 72 hours or less will be country's classification and if the result is positive, the
subject to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH. traveller will be exempted on the first day with the
application of the PCR test for those coming from the
countries on the red list, and if they are Coming from the
Passengers MUST be in possession of sufficient funds when six East Asian countries who have received the Sinopharm
travelling to DOHA on 'VISIT VISA' or 'VISA ON ARRIVAL'. vaccine, the antibody test is not applicable and they have
to complete a 10-day hotel quarantine.
Update as on 28th December 2021 –
Russia 14 days quarantine is required for all foreigners arriving
Latest Guidelines: Know More in Russia with a purpose of Employment and no
quarantine for other permitted categories of Passengers.
Updated as on 11th December 2021
Hard Copy of COVID-19 RT- PCR Negative Test report (D-
The Russian Government has implemented mandatory RT- 48Hrs) is mandatory for all Passengers /Crew Members.
PCR tests on arrivals for all passengers arriving from India. No Transiting passengers permitted.
Passengers need to carry RT-PCT Negative test for
boarding. The validity period of a negative result of a
laboratory test for COVID-19 carried out with the help of
polymerase chain reaction is 48 hours from the time when
the result of the laboratory test for COVID-19 is received.
Foreign citizens -1) Certificate of the negative PCR test
result is required to have on hand on arrival. 2) To get the
COVID RT-PCR test on arrival.
Russian citizens- To get the COVID RT-PCR test twice -
first time - on arrival Second time - not less than 24 hours
from getting PCR test. The results of second PCR test
should be posted on the governmental site during 5 days.
Following are permitted to travel.
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Staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular
offices located in Russia.
official delegation’s members and all those who have
diplomatic and business visas, and private visas issued due
to the death of a close relative.
people who live in Russia permanently with a residence
permit. citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to
Russia from the countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey,
Tanzania)
Under Air Bubble Arrangements Following passengers
are permitted. Outbound from India- Any Indian
National or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and
holding a valid visa of Russia.
-SEAMEN of foreign nationalities and SEAMEN holding
Indian passports would be allowed subject to
clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. SEAMEN should
be destined for RUSSIA only.
-Application form to be filled before entry into Russia.
(Provided onboard by airline)
- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers
originating from/destined for Russia only and similarly traffic
carried to/from Russia Shall comprise of passengers
originating from/destined for India only.
Inbound flights into India
- Indians Nationals or Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded
in Russia.
- All OCI Cardholders and POI Cardholders holding
passports of any country.
- Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose

except those on TOURIST VISA.
- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers
originating from/destined for Russia only
And similarly, traffic carried to/from Russia shall comprise of
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passengers originating rom/destined for INDIA only.
Update as on 7th March 2022 – Visitors to the World Defense Exhibition are exempted
Saudi Submission of a negative result for a PCR test or a rapid from institutional quarantine procedures. Passengers from
Arabia(KSA) antigen test for the Corona virus before coming to the restricted countries are permitted to enter the Kingdom for
Kingdom is not required. Institutional quarantine and home visiting the exhibition.
quarantine are no longer required for passengers coming to Institutional Quarantine Packages are available through Air
the Kingdom. Visit visa holders to have insurance to cover the India Website under Special Offer TAB “Saudi Arabia
cost of Corona virus (Covid-19) infection treatment during Quarantine Packages”.
their stay in the Kingdom. a) A negative RTPCR test or Covid antigen test must be
provided for a sample taken within 48Hrs before coming
Update as on 28th February 2022 – to the kingdom. (children below the age of 8 yrs are
1.All arriving travelers must hold (PCR) test certificates or a exempted)
Covid antigen test with a negative result taken within 48
Hours before travelling to the Kingdom, issued by one of the b) Fully vaccinated traveler must confirm their Immune
approved centers in the countries from which they are status through their “Tawakalna Mobile Application”
coming.Children below 8 years of age are exempted. (Vaccine Certificate and Health Passport) that the
2. Must ensure that the non-citizen travelers coming to the passenger has taken two doses of vaccine from Saudi
Kingdom provide proof that they have successfully completed Arabia prior to check-in.
registration at "Arrival Registration" platform before leaving to c) IMMUNE and Non-immune guests (except Saudi
the Kingdom. Citizens) must fill out the Registration Immunization
3. Must ensure that the travelers who are subject to Information Form before traveling to the Kingdom through
institutional Quarantine procedures carry proof of their the following dedicated
reservation in institutional quarantine packages or in website: https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home
employment institutional quarantine facilities. to allow them to register their immunization data which
Children below the age of 8, accompanying Tourist Visa will enable them to use TAWAKKALNA App.
holders, are allowed to enter the Kingdom without quarantine Travelers holding work visa / Residency Permit are allowed
requirements if such quarantine requirements are not applied to travel with Institutional Quarantine Facilities Reservation
to the person(s) with whom the children are accompanying. approved by Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and
However, all travelers must adhere to the precautionary and Housing having proof of confirmed booking with QR Code.
preventive measures, as well as the approved Coviod-19 All those who have spent more than (8) months
protocols prevailing in the Kingdom. receiving the second dose of the vaccine and have not
Saudi citizens, who have tested positive for Covid shall be received the activation dose (Booster-Third) are
allowed to enter the kingdom after a lapse of the periods not considered immune.
indicated below, without the need for a retest.
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- 7 days from the date of testing positive for those who have
received full doses of the approved vaccinations
in the kingdom.
- 10 Days from the date of testing positive for those who have
not received full doses of the approved vaccinations
in the Kingdom.
1. All travelers (Residents and Visitors) arriving into KSA from

India must complete institutional quarantine at their own
expense according to the following cases of immunization:
A. Passengers who are unvaccinated or vaccinated
(full/partially) outside the Kingdom are required to undergo
mandatory Institutional Quarantine for (Five) 5 days at an
approved facility. (w.e.f. 0100 hrs LT KSA on 01DEC21)
B. Passengers who are vaccinated with single dose inside
the Kingdom are required to undergo mandatory Institutional
Quarantine for (three) 3 days at an approved facility.
Passenger must show the proof of vaccination from KSA at
Check-in. ( this is effective from 0100 hrs LT KSA on
04DEC21)
2. The following are exempted from the mandatory
institutional quarantine and shall comply with all
precautionary preventive measures stated by MOH:
a) Saudi citizens, the citizen’s spouse and their mother,
citizens’ children, and domestic workers accompanying
any of the categories mentioned in these categories.
b) Non-immune domestic workers accompanying an immune
resident.
c) The wives of residents and children under the age of 18
who are not accompanied by their families.
d) Official delegations.
e) Holders of diplomatic visa, diplomats, their residing
families, and the domestic workers accompanying them,
provided that home quarantine procedures are applied in
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accordance with the Ministry of Health regulations.
f) Those involved in health supply chains according to the
Ministry of Health.
(Note: Non-immune travelers from the categories excluded
above shall be subject to a home quarantine for a period of
(5) days and undergo COVID-19 test on the fifth day, with
the adherence to the precautionary measures determined
by the Ministry of Health)
g) Health practitioners working in government health sectors,

their families and children under the age of (18). (Must
comply with home quarantine for a period of (5) days with
(2) corona virus tests, one within (24) hours and another
on the 5th day.
Any non-citizen traveler and his/her companion must be
registered in MUQEEM Platform before arrival to Saudi
Arabia.
Singapore Updated as on 21st February 2022 Vaccinated Travel Lane travelers entering Singapore after
Overview of requirements and process: CLICK HERE 23rd January 2022, 2359 hours will only be required to do
For Travel checklist: CLICK HERE unsupervised self-administered ARTs from Day 2 to Day 7
For FAQs: CLICK HERE of their arrivals if they need to leave their place of
Register and pre-pay for on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test residence or accommodation. Travelers need not submit
on https://safetravel.changiairport.com/arrivalswabtest/ their ART results but must test negative before going out.
Update on Border measures for Travelers: CLICK HERE Travelers arriving after 23rd January 2022, 2359 hours
Accepted Proofs of Vaccination Status for SINGAPORE who are fully vaccinated and recently recovered (i.e., within
KNOW MORE 90 days of their last infection) will be exempted from all
Vaccination as entry requirement for long-term pass holders testing and SHN requirements if they are able to provide
KNOW MORE appropriate documentary proof. Non-fully vaccinated
For Covid 19 pre-departure test requirements for passengers: recently-recovered travelers will be exempted from pre-
CLICK HERE departure testing requirements, but will still be subjected to
Vaccination Requirement for Work Pass Holders,their all other prevailing border measures.
Dependents and Student pass holders --- CLICK HERE
Please note that RT PCR test certificate is still required for All VTL travellers entering Singapore after 2 Dec 2021
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Work Pass Holders and their Dependents. 1559 hours (GMT) will be required to undergo a supervised
Please refer for more updates: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news- self-swab ART on Days 3 and 7 of their arrival, where their
highlights/details/update-on-local-situation-and-changes-to- day of arrival is counted as Day 1. Travellers must undergo
align-border-measures-with-domestic-protocols the supervised self-swab ART at a Quick Test Centre.
Transit/Transfer passengers are not permitted to travel More details on their exact test dates and booking links for
through Singapore. the test appointment will be provided after arrival in
“Vaccinated Travel Lane” or “VTL” means the scheme Singapore.
known as the Vaccinated Travel Lane established by the For queries refer Singapore Ministry of Health FAQs at
Singapore Government to allow a fully vaccinated passenger https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid 19/FAQs
to enter Singapore from a VTL country on a VTL flight subject For more information on Singapore’s entry requirements,
to conditions, including those relating to self isolation on refer to the Immigration and
arrival and testing for COVID-19 Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website:
and “VTL passenger” means a passenger who seeks to gain https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- 19
entry into Singapore under the VTL. A passenger entering Singapore must comply with
As per regulations which comes into effect from 28 Singapore’s public health and immigration
November 2021, 1559 hours (Singapore time) INDIA has requirements as specified by the Immigration and
been specified as VTL country. Checkpoints Authority on its website at
Useful links: safetravel.ica.gov.sg.
Overview: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and- For additional information refer
process https://safetravel.changiairport.com
Checklist: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/travel-checklist
FAQs: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/faq VBM Flights Requirement as below:
Student’s Pass Holders with manually issued Approval [1] Valid VISA
Letters for Entry (ALEs) would be accepted, even if their ALE [2] Approval Letter of Entry
information cannot be found in the SafeTravel website’s [3] RT-PCR/ART within 48 Hours
enquiry module [4] Ensure pax submitted Online submission of SG Arrival
(https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO/safeTravel/enquiry). Card
Such travellers will also receive an email from the Ministry VTL Flights Requirement as below
of Education (MOE), which states that their ALE has been [1] Valid VISA
manually issued. This email will suffice as verification that the [2] VTP (Vaccinated Travel Pass)
ALE is legitimate. [3] RT-PCR/ART within 48 Hours
[4] Ensure pax submitted Online submission of SG Arrival
Transfer/Transit pax from India to other countries via Card
Singapore will not be accepted without prior approval from (VTP- Exempted for Singapore Citizens and PR holder but
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CAAS. Vaccinated 14 days prior to departure
and carry a Vaccinated certificate)
VBM passengers will undergo 10 days quarantine on
arrival in Singapore
VTL passengers - No quarantine at Singapore.
The vaccination certificate for Work Pass holders who
are not travelling under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (Air)
can be in any electronic or physical form. There is no
requirement that the certificate needs to be verifiable with a
QR code. For instance, the COVID-19 vaccination card
issued by the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) is an
accepted form of vaccination.
South
Holders of Permanent Residence Permits 14 days institutional quarantine
Africa Valid Relative Visas in certain categories such as spouse
(these categories have to register with South Africa High
Commission or Consulate in India)
Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain

special permission by Dept of Home Affairs to repatriate
DIRCO approval required to transit.
South Quarantine (for 2-07 days depending on departing
Korea Update as on 03rd March 2022 country or visa status) is required for
Pre-departure negative covid-19 test result requirement :  - Foreign nationals with short-term visas (B-1, B-
KNOW MORE 2, C-1, C-3, C-4, or G-1 visa)
 - All travelers, regardless of nationality or visa
FAQs about RTPCR test requirements for travel : CLICK type, arriving from countries with high infection rate*
HERE (*List of countries subject to change. Updated list
Conditions for travel: available at www.kdca.go.kr)
- Submit a PCR negative confirmation issued within 48
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hours of departure and enter the country.  - All travelers, regardless of nationality or visa
- Additional diagnostic tests will be conducted at the self- type, with an invalid documentation of negative COVID-
governing public health center within 1 day from the date of 19 test result
entry and within 6 to 7 days of entry (2 times in total).  Home Quarantine is required for： - Korean and foreign
How to apply for quarantine exemption nationals with visas other than those mentioned above.
1. Visit overseas missions or apply on an e-mail.
2. Consular civil petition, 24 o'clock quarantine exemption Arriving travelers subject to facility quarantine need to
application complete and submit the consent form. Failure to submit
(https://consul.mofa.go.kr/cipp/0200/selectCIPP0200.do) this form or agree with all categories below may lead to
denial of entry to the Republic of Korea in accordance
Documents to be submitted with the Immigration Act, Quarantine Act, etc. All
1. A copy of passport. passengers must hold valid visas according to the
2. Application for issuance of quarantine exemption (new existing procedure.
form): Form-1 (front), Form-2 consent for quarantine
exemption, Form-3 pledge. All Korean Nationals & Long-Term Residence holders are
also required to submit the RTPCR Negative Report & on
3. Family relationship certificate (valid period: 3 months): arrival will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST Quarantine
confirmation of spouse and lineal ascendant and descendant exemptions can be issued if there is a lineal ascendant or
4. Certificate of completion of vaccination: Issued by COWIN descendant in Korea. (Refer to the information below)
or Arogya Setu
5. Copy of registration documents at the time of vaccination: (Humanitarian reasons: Overseas diplomatic missions and
Adhaar card or pan card, etc. (If it is a passport number, it is consular complaints 24hrs online and issued)
omitted) - The lineal ascendant and descendant of the spouse, and
6. Flight ticket: If there is no E-ticket, attachment of attending the funeral of the siblings.
commitment-related matters such as INVOICE (flight name, - When entering the country with the remains of a dead
departure-arrival time, etc.) person from abroad,
- When a person (including foreigners) who has completed
For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr vaccination approved for emergency use by WHO
USER MANUAL FOR SELF-QUARANTINE SAFETY (recommended number of vaccines)
PROTECTION APP: CLICK HERE and has passed two weeks, visits the spouse living in
Documents to submit at Quarantine desk: KNOW MORE Korea, or the lineal ascendant of himself or his spouse.
Passengers must install the 'self-quarantine safety protection * WHO Emergency Use Approval Vaccines: Pfizer,
mobile app' found at https://tinyurl.com/m9fcz6dc Janssen, Moderna, AstraZeneca (including Covishield),
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Korea (Rep.) Sinopharm, Sinovac
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for more than 24 hours.
Spain Following is permitted: All passengers arriving in Spain will have to stay in
EU citizens. quarantine for 14days.
Foreign citizens with residence permit.
Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding Passengers have to complete and submit a “Passenger
foreigner identity cards (tarjeta de identidad deextranjero) and Locator form” to Spanish authorities on arrival in Spain.
the identity cards for family
members of EU citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de
la Union) that have expired during the Spanish lockdown or
up to 90 days before its beginning (14th March) will be
automatically extended for six months counting from the date
of the end of the Lock down (currently extended until 7thJune).
If that expiration happened while the holder was abroad, the
foreigner will be allowed to enter the Spanish territory by
showing the expired tarjeta de idemidaddeextranjero and a
valid passport.This same rule will apply for holders of
expired long- term visas issued to investors, entrepreneurs,
highly qualified professionals, researchers and workers
subject to intra-corporate transfers.
The study visas of up to 180 days will be valid for three
additional months if they had expired during the lockdown.
The absence in the Spanish territory will not be taken into
account for the validity of the residence permits it was a
consequence of the impossibility to return to Spain due to
COVID 19.
Sri Lanka Update as on 28th February 2022 Effective 10th February 2022, all Foreign National
Passport Holders must have a travel insurance for at
1.All test reports and required documents when entering, least USD 50,000 including cover for hospitalized
including proof of vaccination shall be in English. treatment for Covid-19 infection. The period of stay in Sri
Self-swabs of RAT are not acceptable. Lanka and additional 14 days should be covered by the
2. COVID-19 PCR Tests or Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are no insurance.
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longer required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers or  The maximum permitted transit time for
for children below the age of 12 years prior to their departure passengers with an onward confirmed connection at
into Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is 16 hours.
3. If a Traveller has been infected with COVID-19 within 6  https://www.caa.lk/en-special-notices-covid19
months to 7 days prior to their departure flight into  An Online Health Declaration form
Sri Lanka, and have received at least a single dose of a Effective 01Jan2022 it is mandatory to fill the Online
recommended vaccine; they do not need to have a Health Declaration form individually and upload the
PCR Test or RAT before boarding their flight. The traveler relevant documents(Vaccination record, COVID 19
must have verifiable documents to prove past negative test report, Data page of the passport etc prior to
history of COVID-19 infection i.e. Diagnosis card or Positive boarding.
PCR Test/RAT Report. They should arrive with the QR code (in mobile phone or
4. If a Traveller with a single dose of vaccine for COVID-19 hard copy)issued to them .
was infected with COVID-19 more than 6 months
prior to the departure flight into Sri Lanka, then the traveller  All passengers except Sri Lankan nationals and
shall require a negative pre-departure PCR Dual citizenship holders are
test/RAT. PCR test shall be done within 72hrs prior to required to fill the Arrival cards.
departure, or a RAT done within 48hrs prior to  For tourism please refer to
Departure. https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain
5. All other Travellers of 12 years and above who are NOT
FULLY VACCINATED and do not fall into the above
categories (Number 3 & 4) shall mandatorily obtain a negative
pre-departure COVID-19 PCR Test report
done within 72 hours prior to departure OR a negative Rapid
Antigen Test report done within 48 hours prior
to departure.
6. When a traveler has been infected with COVID-19, then
the traveler shall plan to arrive in Sri Lanka, at least
07 days after contracting COVID-19 infection.
If a traveller or crew member has taken the “recommended
doses” of a COVID-19 vaccination and completed 14
days after vaccination is considered as FULLY
VACCINATED.
Children between the ages of 12 to 18 years, who have taken
at least a single dose of a recognized vaccine for
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COVID-19 and completed 14 days after vaccination will have
the same privileges of a fully vaccinated person.
COVID-19 PCR Tests or Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are no

longer required for Fully Vaccinated Travelers or for children
below the age of 12 years prior to their departure into Sri
Lanka.
Updated as on 12th February 2022
Mandatory filling of Online Health Declaration Forms by

Passengers effective 1st January 2022. The online Health
Declaration forms can be accessed at
https://airport.lk/index
All passengers (except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens)
arriving in Sri Lanka must have an appropriate
“valid visa" which has been issued by
The Department of immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka
prior to their departure.
On Arrival Tourist Visas will be facilitated for Indian travellers.
It is advisable to obtain the Online ETA by the Tourists prior
to their arrival to avoid unnecessary delays at the airport.
 On Arrival ETA service can be obtained by the fully
vaccinated Tourists only.
 Pre-Departure Negative COVID-19 Test Report to be
done by Travellers into Sri Lanka . (Boarding will not be
allowed unless complied with)
a) Applicable to all travellers into Sri Lanka of 12 years and a
bove in age
b) The PCR Test Result (Negative) shall be in English or a C
ertified Translation of the Document/Test Report with
the Original.
c) All Travellers shall have a PCR Test done within 72hrs
prior to departure
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d) Travellers with a history of Covid-19 infection with
a verifiable Report (diagnosis card or verifiable evidence
or positive PCR/Rapid Antigen Test) during the past 03
months may submit a negative COVID-19
rapid Antigen Test Report (in English) done within 48 hrs.
prior to their departure flight.
 Fully vaccinated travellers will be authorized to land
in Sri Lanka after 14 days of the final vaccine. On
arrival should produce the original copy of the
vaccination certificate along with a certified copy of
English language translation.
 Unvaccinated Children (below 18 years of age):
Children of Tourists or Foreign National Parents: (i)
Travellers (Age 12 to 18) to obtain a PCR Test on Day
01/Arrival from: (a) The Ministry of Health Approved
laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or, (b) A Quarantine Hotel;
or, (c) A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel (ii) If the Day 01/
Arrival PCR Test is Negative, shall be released with their
parents without further Quarantine.
 Children of 12-18 years, if depart two weeks after
obtaining at least a single dose of Pfizer Vaccine, will be
considered as Fully Vaccinated.
 Unvaccinated children of 12 -18 years (of fully
vaccinated parents) need to undergo Day1 PCR testing at
a Ministry
of Health approved laboratory at Katunayake or at a Gover
nment Quarantine Centre (for
Sri Lankans an d Dual Citizens) / Quarantine Hotel /
Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel. If the Day
1 PCR report is negative, they will be released.
From Quarantine and will be allowed to go home with fully
vaccinated parents.
Updated as on 02nd March 2022
Thailand Passengers travelling on flights from India to Thailand Passengers or permissible persons will be subject to
Information
should be destined for Thailand only. Similarly only applicable disease control measures.
passengers originating from Thailand will be allowed to
travel on flights from Thailand to India. From 1st November 2021,Travelers should plan trip in
Effective from 01st February 2022, the Test and Go entry advance and register on Thailand pass
protocol will resume registration through the Thailand Pass website(https://tp.consular.go.th/) at least 7days before
system, and passengers are able to enter Thailand through date of departure.
this entry scheme accordingly; 7 days of ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine)/AQ for fully
· - Travelers departing from ALL COUNTRIES are now vaccinated traveller. The traveller should have completed
permitted to enter through the Test and Go scheme. full vaccination 14 days prior to departure.
Passengers are required to reserve 2 RT-PCR lab tests in 10 days for unvaccinated or incomplete vaccinated
conjunction with two-night accommodation (Day 1 and Day 5). traveller. Not applicable to children under the age of 18
The Thai Government has declared exemption from travelling with their parents/ guardian
quarantine for travellers from India. Checklist of required documents for travel to Thailand as
1. Exemption from Quarantine (EQ)On 21 October 2021, on 22nd October 2021- KNOW MORE
Thailand introduced "Exemption from quarantine" as a new Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone.
scheme for travellers entering Thailand from 1 November The traveller must have the following documents for travel
onwards. 1. Valid Passport
The travellers will be permitted as a person (both Thai and 2. Valid Visa – (cases wherein pax is availing Visa on
non-Thai national) entering the Kingdom of Thailand for the arrival / Tourist visa the pax should fulfil conditions for
benefit of the economy in conjunction with public health obtaining a visa on arrival such as hotel booking during
security measures and the Government’s plan to reopen the the stay, tourist itinerary, and should be able to show
country. financial ability to sustain in Thailand for the period.)
1.1 Travellers enter Thailand under this scheme must 3. Thailand Pass
travel from list of Countries/Territories according to the 4. Health Insurance covering COVID-19 for a minimum of
Notification of the Operation Centre for Measures on the USD 50,000/-
Entry into and Departure from the Kingdom, and Protection of 5. Proof of quarantine booking
Thai Nationals Abroad dated 21 October B.E. 2564 (2021) 6. Vaccine certificate
and travelers must have been in these eligible 7. RT-PCR –ve test report was done within 72 hours of
countries/territories prior to travel for at least 21 consecutive scheduled departure.
days. Thai and non-Thai nationals with residence in Thailand 8. Pax should have minimum THB 20,000/-
travelling to countries/territories on the list are exempted from
this 21-day stay requirement.
1.2 Required document for Exemption from Quarantine
travellers
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(1) Passport
(2) Valid Thai visa or re-entry permit (if required)
(3) Thailand Pass QR code.
Passengers will have the additional option to download the
Thailand Pass QR Code through the mobile application Apple
Wallet and WalletPasses/Passbook Wallet.
(4) Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating
that COVID -19 is not detected, using RT-PCR test, issued no
more than 72 hours before departure (Require for ALL
travellers, regardless of nationality and age)
(5) Certificate of Vaccination certifying that the holder
receive manufacturer’s recommended dose(s) of vaccine
approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or the
Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, no less than 14 days
before departure.
- Unvaccinated Children under 12 years of age are
allowed only when travelling with fully vaccinated parents or
guardians.
- People recovered from COVID-19, must have proof
of recovery and receive one dose of vaccine approved by
World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public
Health of Thailand, no less than 14 days before departure.
The person must receive a COVID-19 vaccine within 3
months after the infection.
(6) Receipt or proof of payment for 1-night
accommodation (AQ or SHA+ or OQ), specifying both
accommodation fees and 1-time RT-PCR COVID-19 test
fees.
(7) Insurance with a minimum coverage of 50,000
USD. (For non-Thais only)
1.3 Travellers entering Thailand under this scheme will get
RT-PCR test after entering Thailand (at airport or
accommodation) and they will wait for the result at
accommodation they have booked in advance. The
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accommodation must be within 2-hour transportation from
traveller's port of arrival. Once they receive negative RT-PCR
result, they can travel anywhere in Thailand.
Reference source:
http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/256/T_0
001.PDF
http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/256/T_0
005.PDF
2. Sandbox Programme
Effective from 1 February 2022, Sandbox area will include
Phuket, Krabi, Phan-Nga, Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Tao and
Koh Phangan), Chonburi (Pattaya and some districts), and Trat
(Koh Chang)
New measures apply for all applicants on Thailand Pass, as
follows;
1. Applicants who have received their Thailand Pass QR
Code can enter Thailand under the scheme they have
registered.
2. Applicants who have registered, but have not received
their QR Code must wait for their Thailand Pass to be
considered/approved.
Once approved, they can enter Thailand under the scheme
they have registered.
3. New applicants will not be able to register for Test and Go
and Sandbox measures (except Phuket Sandbox).
Thailand Pass will only accept new applicants seeking to
enter Thailand under Alternative Quarantine (AQ) or Phuket
Sandbox only.
4. Passengers who will arrive in Thailand under Test and Go
and Sandbox Programme must undergo their 2nd COVID-19
test, using the RT-PCR technique (not ATK self-test) at
government-designated facilities (no additional cost).”
2.3 The vaccination consideration will be adjusted to new
criteria (same as the above mentioned in EQ section) and the
Information
insurance will be reduced the coverage to 50,000 USD and
it's required only for non-Thais. (From 1 November 2021, Thai
nationals will no longer required to present insurance to enter
Sandbox programme)
3. Thailand Pass QRcode
Refer Thailand Pass registration website
(https://tp.consular.go.th/) for details .
All necessary useful information is also provided
at https://bit.ly/2ILURf6.
For the list of accredited vaccines and measures to be
complied with when travelling to Thailand refer website of
CAAT www.caat.or.th
Update as on 07th March 2022. KNOW MORE It is mandatory that passengers arriving into UAE to download
UAE and activate the applications: UAE Fast Track app, and ICA app
Updated as on 28th February 2022 (Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship) in their smart
Simplified guidelines for travel from India to UAE : KNOW phones. Applications can be downloaded using the below links:
MORE
Effective 26th February 2022 for Passengers arriving to UAE Fast Track on the App Store (apple.com)
Sharjah UAE
UAE Fast Track - Apps on Google Play
1. Fully Vaccinated Passengers are required to Present a PCR test(s) has to be carried out upon arrival at the
Valid COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates which is airport, in UAE and Self - Quarantine until the negative
approved by WHO and that shows QR Code . test result is out.
2. Non- Vaccinated Passengers are required to Present a All inbound passengers shall be quarantined for twelve
Valid PCR Test done within 48 hours of departure of (12) days from the date of arrival (and sign a indemnity
flight from a accredited Laboratory and it bears a QR bond to ensure quarantine) and take PCR on day 6,
Code . and day 11.
3. Or Present a valid medical certificate that shows The residents of Abu Dhabi with independent residing
recovery from CORONOVIRUS SARS COVID-19 facilities are being given home quarantine for 10 days
within period of one month from the date of travel and and not institutional quarantine. The residents need to
should have a QR Code . show the copy of the Tenancy Contract the Health
4. PCR Test upon Arrival in Sharjah if required . Authorities on arrival.
CLICK HERE to access the self- declaration form for
Effective from 26th February 2022 at 08:00hrs. Dubai Local
Information
Time (LT), passengers should comply with below arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport.
requirements. For Covid -19 test in UAE –(i) KNOW MORE
a. Present a valid vaccination certificate(s) that reflects (ii) KNOW MORE
the completion of doses of vaccine approved by the WHO or For list of approved labs in India for Covid test for travel to
the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided with QR code UAE- CLICK HERE
System; or The link for the “Return Permit for Resident outside UAE
b. Present a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that form” which will be issued to the passenger(s) from the
should be based on a molecular diagnostic test intended for General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners
the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral Affairs (GDRFA), based on the passenger
RNA, that is issued within the valid time frame, namely, (48) submission for permission is https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en
hours from the time of collecting the sample and from an
approved health service provider, which use QR code All passengers must hold GDRFA approval taken
System; or on or after 05th August 2021.
c. Present a valid medical certificate issued by the relevant Passengers with ICA approvals with Valid Residence Visa
authorities that the passenger has recovered from of any Emirates are eligible for travel to Abu Dhabi.
Coronavirus SARS Cov-19 within a period of one (1) month UAE Residents are only requested to provide one of the
(the date of recovery and the date of arrival) provided with QR Vaccination Certificate approved by World Health
code System, and Organization WHO by accessing the Federal Authority for
d. Undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Dubai, if requested, Identity and Citizenship link https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae
and self-quarantine until a negative test result is released to
the passenger. In the event the passenger is tested positive,
then such passenger shall follow the guidelines issued by the
relevant Health Authority in the Emirate of Dubai.
For Transit Passenger(s), the rules/conditions governing entry
at the final destination of the transit passenger(s) shall be
applicable.
GDRFA/ICA approval is no longer required for UAE residents
to travel to UAE through Dubai Airports.
The following Categories are excluded from restrictions.
a) Official Delegations.
b) UAE Nationals, their first-degree relatives, and helpers
(house maids) on their sponsorship
c) Diplomatic missions between UAE and these Countries
d) Golden Visas holders.
Information
Preventive Measures on Passengers coming from the
Following Countries
Children below 12 years are exempted from the RT-PCR test.

Travel guidelines for travel from India to Dubai effective 30th
August2021- CLICK HERE
Guidelines for Travel from India to UAE: CLICK HERE
Guidelines for Travel from India to Sharjah & Ras Al
Khaimah – CLICK HERE
Guidelines for travel to Abu Dhabi: CLICK HERE
All categories of travelers need to comply with the following
measures:-
(a) Present a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that is
issued within the valid time frame, namely, (48) hours from
the time of collecting the sample to departure of the last
flight to Dubai and from and approved health service, which
use QR code System;
(b) Undergo a PCR test at the arriving airport.
Methods of implementation:
a) The passenger shall submit a request through the
website of the General Directorate of Residency and
Foreigners Affairs, for the necessary approval;
The Website: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/homepage.aspx
- A holder of valid UAE resident visa, who has obtained the
required vaccination doses in the UAE and completed
fourteen (14) days after the
2nd dose, shall submit the vaccination certificate/card through
the website of the General Directorate of Residency and
Foreigners Affairs,
through https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/homepage.aspx
All passengers who are transiting through UAE(except Abu
Dhabi), shall ensure that the following preventive measures
are complied by them.
a) - Obtain necessary entry permission/approval from Country
Information
of the final destination
- Hold a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that is
issued within the valid time frame, namely, (72) hours from
the time of collecting the sample, issued from approved
health service, which use QR code System. Passenger
should apply to get the approval from uaeentry.ica.gov.ae
Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has
announced the process for verifying international vaccination
certificates for visitors to Abu Dhabi emirate. The process
enables visitors to have green status on Alhosn app, with only
those vaccinated allowed to enter some public places in the
emirate from 20 August 2021.
Before departure, all visitors other than UAE residents need
to register in the Register Arrivals section of the Federal
Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) app or website
https://ica.gov.ae complete the register arrivals form and
upload an international vaccination certificate. Visitors will
then receive an SMS including a link to download Alhosn app.
Requirement of Rapid PCR Test for passengers arriving to

Sharjah in U.A.E from any Countries where it was applicable
Is cancelled and no longer required.
Air India passengers will arrive in Terminal 2 stand and

United Update as on 16th February 2022 then will be shifted to Terminal 4 by Heathrow Buses. All
passenger baggage will also be transferred by Heathrow
Kingdom New revised rules for passengers travelling from India to UK - transport from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4. Transit
effective 0400 am – 11TH February 2022 -KNOW MORE Passengers with onward connecting flights will be allowed
to enter Terminal 2 and will be processed through home
Update Effective 07th January 2022. terminal for connecting onward flight.
Travel exemptions link: https://www.gov.uk/government
New revised rules for passengers travelling from India to UK - /publications/coronavirus-covid- 19- travellers-exempt-
effective 0400 am – 07TH January 2022 from-uk- border- rules/coronavirus-covid- 19-
KNOW MORE travellers-exempt-from-uk- border-rules#diplomatic-
Information
missions-international- organisations-and-
All passengers must provide proof of a negative PCR or LFD conferences
COVID-19 test result prior to departure. For UK Government updated Compliance Measures, refer
All passengers should keep the following documents ready http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/ Revised- UK-
for UK - Border Force inspection on arrival: Government-New- Compliance-Measures- effective-
1) Passenger Locator Form (Hard copy mandatory) 0400AM-23rdAPR2021-1.pdf
2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 2 MHQ Booking Cost: £1750 per adult / Additional 1 adult:
days prior to departure. £650 / Additional 1 Child 5-12 years: £325)
3) Pre booked Day2 RT PCR test for Fully Vaccinated (MHQ Cost includes Hotel Stay, food and beverages,
&Children from age 5-17years / Pre booked Day2&Day8 RT transfers, security and 2 COVID-19 Tests to be taken on
PCR tests for Non vaccinated booking confirmation Day 2 & Day 8 by all passengers)
mentioned on the PLF. Additional Information for travel to/from United Kingdom.
Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will refer https://www.airindia.in/United-Kingdoms.htm
attract £500 penalty to Passenger (Spot Fine)
For more travel information: CLICK HERE
Box - A : Effective 07Dec21 , 0400 AM
Essential information to enter England from overseas

Fill in your passenger locator form up to 48 hours before
arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or
transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your
passenger locator form.
Before departure check the list of red countries, as the list can
change regularly.
Red list passengers (including passengers who are fully
vaccinated)
1. Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 2
days of departure to the UK
2. Book a managed quarantine package
3. Complete a passenger locator form
You can only enter if you are a British or Irish National, or you
have residence rights in the UK. You must enter through a
designated port and quarantine in a government approved
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hotel for 10 days.
Unvaccinated passengers or passengers vaccinated with
unauthorised vaccines
1. Provide proof of a negative PCR or LFD COVID-19 test
taken within 2 days of departure to the UK
2. Book PCR tests for day 2
4. Make plans to self-quarantine in private accommodation
for 10 full days after arrival (or full duration of stay if less than
10 days)
Fully vaccinated passengers who are not red-list passengers
1. Provide proof of a negative PCR or LFD COVID-19 test
taken within 2 days of departure to the UK(for aged 12years
and more)
2. Book a test for day 2 – this must be a PCR test(also for
children aged 5 -17years)
4. Self-isolate on arrival and until the result of your day 2
test is known. You may only leave self-isolation if the test is
negative.
These measures apply to all persons (including UK nationals
and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common
travel area comprising the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of
Man, and the Channel Islands. The British Overseas
Territories are not in the common travel area. Public health
requirements may vary depending upon in which nation of
the UK you are staying.
England: https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
Northern
Ireland: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-
19-international-travel-advice
Scotland: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-
covid-19-international-travel-quarantine
Wales: https://gov.wales/arriving-wales-overseas
Information
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence
and you could be fined. There are a limited set of exemptions
from these measures. Check the list of exemptions carefully.
You may be fined if you fraudulently claim an exemption.
USA Updated as on 29th December 2021 Information for connecting passengers.
Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on
December 31, 2021, in accordance with this Proclamation, Q: If I have one or more connecting flights to get to the
Presidential Proclamation 10315 restricting travel for US, does the 1 day period apply to the first flight or the last
individuals who had been physically present within South one?
Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique,
Namibia, and Zimbabwe, is revoked. ANS: If your itinerary, has you arriving to the US via one
or more connecting flights, your test can be taken
All non-citizen, non-immigrant foreign national air travellers to within 1 day before the departure of the first flight.
the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to
provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an You also have the option of getting tested en route during
airplane to fly to the United States, with only limited one of your connections. However, you should consider
exceptions. where in the connecting airport testing is available and if
you would be able to access it while in transit. If you
The CDC has determined that for the purposes of entry into choose this strategy and are unable to get a test en route,
the United States, vaccines accepted will include those FDA you will not be able to board your flight to the United
approved or authorized, as well as vaccines with an States. You should also be aware that if you test positive
emergency use listing (EUL) from the World Health en route, you will not be allowed to continue your travel
Organization (WHO). and may need to stay at that location until you end
See the CDC's website for more details- isolation.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/travelers/international-travel/
U. S. citizens with expired passports may be allowed to
Starting on December 6, before boarding a flight to the United travel using their expired passports and holding an exit
States, air travellers aged two and older, regardless of visa issued by the Government of India till December
nationality or vaccination status, are required to show
31,2021.They may request an exit visa by submitting an
documentation of a negative viral test result taken within
on-line application in the Foreigners Regional Registration
one day of the flight’s departure. You must show your
Office (FRRO) FRRO ePortal of the Bureau of
negative result to the airline before you board your flight. That
includes all travellers – U.S. citizens, lawful permanent Immigration - https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp
Information
residents (LPRs), and foreign nationals.
For CLP bulletin about expired passports –
If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead https://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/CLP-Bulletin-Expired-
travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., US-Passports-20210522.pdf
your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no
more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign Every passenger (2 years of age or older) must also fill
country, and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a an attestation form. The order, passenger attestation
public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
form, and frequently asked questions can be found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/frproof-
Each passenger will need to provide a completed attestation
form relating to Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or negativetest.html
Recovery from COVID-19.
Every covered individual must also submit the duly All passengers (2 years of age or older) must retain
completed attestation form relating to their vaccinated status written or electronic documentation reflecting the negative
at the Check-in Counters. Qualifying Test result or Documentation of Recovery
Please download and complete the combined passenger presented to the airline and must also produce the same
attestation form- upon request to any U.S. Govt. official/health authority.
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/combined-passenger-
attestation-p.pdf A passenger has to ensure that :
During Travel :  The personal identifiers (i.e., name and date of
birth) on the negative Qualifying Test result match
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport
indoor areas of public transportation and in U.S. or other travel documents.
transportation hubs (including on airplanes) traveling into,  The test performed was a viral test (i.e., A nucleic
within, or out of the United States and indoors in U.S.
acid amplification test or a viral antigen test)
transportation hubs (including airports)
approved or authorized by the relevant national
authority for the detection of SARS- CoV-2.
After Travel :
 The test result states “Negative, ““SARSCoV-2 RNA
If passenger is not fully vaccinated and allowed to travel to
the United States by air through an exception, following is NOT DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2 ANTIGEN NOT
mandatory : DETECTED,” OR “COVID- 19NOTDETECTED.” A
 Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after arrival, unless test Marked “invalid” is not acceptable
you have documentation of having recovered from Requirement/documentation for persons previously
COVID-19 in the past 90 days. diagnosed with COVID-19 who remains
Information
 Stay at home or in your hotel room and self quarantine asymptomatic after recovery can be found here -
for a full 7 days, even if you test negative, unless you https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/frproof-negative-test.html
have documentation of having recovered from
COVID19 in the past 90 days. Any passenger who fails to comply with the requirements
 Isolate if your test result is positive or you develop or wilfully gives false or misleading information may be
COVID-19 symptoms. subject to applicable criminal penalties.
If you intend to stay in the United States for 60 days or
longer, you must become fully vaccinated against COVID-19
For valid Covid 19 vaccines for travel to US, refer the link
within 60 days of arriving in the United States or as soon as
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
medically appropriate, unless you have a medical
contraindication or are too young to be vaccinated. ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html
Kindly refer the US embassy website for Frequently Asked More information is available at
Questions (FAQ) - https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/frequently- :https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/
asked-questions/ ea/requirements-for-air-travelers-to-the-us.html
If you have any query regarding your eligibility to travel to

USA, you may contact the US Customs Border Protection at
CBP Information Center on https://help.cbp.gov or phone no.
+1 202-325-8000
NOTICE
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAFOR PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIR INDIA AND AIRINDIA 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 Express flights
that will be repatriating Indian Nationals from abroad MUST read this document and agree with the
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 they are purchasing an Air India ticket. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard.
2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated 5th
May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who
hold visa of at least one-year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or
death inthe 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 and UN officials.
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 its subsidiaries.
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, UK and SINGAPORE ONLY), may also purchase tickets on outbound flights.
6. Foreign Nationals in India, from any of the destination countries are welcome to purchase tickets to travel.
7. Third Country nationals seeking to travel from India to or through destinations being reached by Air India’s repatriation flights 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 they are
refused entry at the point of destination, they may not 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
the arrival destination confirming their clearance from the receiving Government, for them to travel. The letter must
mention passport details.

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VANDE BHARAT MISSION

Country-wise Travel Advisories

Entry Requirements as on 10th June 2021. Know More

Bahrain Updated as on 21st February 2022.

Revised Entry Restrictions for Ex - IN to BAH

Vaccination Certificates issued in India are recognized by

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and people with

Changes in exempt travellers effective 30/11/2021: KNOW

Update as on 08th February 2022-

2. The Government has announced that with effect from 0.00am

The Vaccine administered for the relevant travelers have to

Please note vaccination record from the newly added places

3. Proof of 14 Days Compulsory Designated Hotel Quarantine

Hungary Updated as on 18/10/2021

Business visa applications could be submitted without any

Applicants (other than with business purpose) without a valid

All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a

Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test,

2. Foreign citizens who are not required to have an entry

Exempted from Pre-Flight Covid Test:-

c.Submission of Entry Statement is

3. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa

a. Hold a valid visa.

Exempted from Pre-Flight Covid Test:-

c. Submission of Entry Statement is

4 Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa

a. Are allowed to enter Israel regardless of whether they are

b. RTPCR Test within 72hrs before the departure time of the

Exempted from Pre-Flight Covid Test:-

1, Those who have stayed less than 72hrs outside Israel.

c. Submission of Entry Statement is

In Addition to the above:-

Only those with a negative test result will be permitted to

1. All passengers must take a PCR test upon arrival in

Pre-registration is required at -Test & Go - "Femi",

2. All passengers arriving in Israel from abroad must go

Israeli Passengers if tested positive will go into full

3 Transit services in Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport are

a. Ministry of Health – Entry Statement Form

Download Immune App with (Green Status), it should be

Valid Residence to Kuwait (Check for the validity of the

a. Persons exited the State of Kuwait on/after Sep 01,2019

b. Persons exited the State of Kuwait on/before Aug 31,

Civil Id or Mobile Civil ID uploaded on mobile (to be matched

Register on Kuwait-Mosafer (Digital Copy or Hard Copy)

Update as on 5th March 2022 – KNOW MORE

Updated as on 25th February 2022

Philippines Following is permitted: Passengers will have their

# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions.

- Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose

1. All travelers (Residents and Visitors) arriving into KSA from

g) Health practitioners working in government health sectors,

Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain

COVID-19 PCR Tests or Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are no

Updated as on 12th February 2022

Mandatory filling of Online Health Declaration Forms by

Children below 12 years are exempted from the RT-PCR test.