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Prepared in accordance with News updates and based on travel advisories available till date.

Passengers are advised to check official websites of relevant authorities and local government
agencies for the latest Developments on travel restrictions. Do adjust your travel plans based on
thelatest 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
this regard.
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Australia Entry permitted for exempt categories / those granted individual exemptions to 14 days Quarantine for all passengers arriving
the current travel restrictions. Following categories of passengers are exempt in Australia
from travel restrictions
-Australian Citizen.
-Permanent Residents of Australia
-an Immediate family member of an Australian citizen/permanent resident
-New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their- immediate family
members
-a diplomat accredited to Australia (holding a subclass 995visa)
-a traveler transiting Australia for less than 72hours
-airline crew
-maritime crew including marine pilots
-recruited under the Government approved Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific
Labour Scheme
-holder of a Business Innovation and Investment(subclass188) visa
-travelling from New Zealand and have been in New Zealand 14 days prior to
travel.
For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Australia, updates on
exemptions, Individual exemptions and conditions refer
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming- Australia
It is a Queensland and Australian Government requirement that all international
passengers complete travel registration documentation 72 hours in advance of
their arrival to Australia.

Bahrain Effective 23rd May 2021, for passengers coming from India For list of approved quarantine facilities by
-entry is restricted to Bahraini Citizens, Citizens of GCC countries & Bahraini NHRA- CLICK HERE
residence visas ONLY. Passengers coming from India shall quarantine for 10
days at a Government designated hotel or their residence upon arrival.
All passengers (including transit) from India must provide a negative COVID-19
PCR Test report with a QR code not more than 48 hours before departure and
undergo RT-PCR testing on arrival on their 5th and 10th day of their stay.
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Passengers are required to provide proof of residence owned or rented by
passenger or first family or prepaid hotel reservation in their name before
boarding their flights to Bahrain.
Children under 6 years of age are exempted, and can Board the flight without a
Negative Covid RT PCR Test Certificate.

Bangladesh No entry into Bangladesh is permitted from India. Only Bangladeshi Passenger shall strictly have to complete a 14
citizens/expatriates who have visited India in the previous 15 days of travel days INSTITUTIONAL quarantine at
are allowed to travel to Dhaka provided they have special government nominated facilities or at hotels
authorization/approval from the competent authority of Bangladesh. on passenger’s own expense.
All incoming/outgoing passengers except children below 10 years old shall Proof of Hotel booking shall be verified
mandatorily possess PCR based COVID- 19 negative certificate. The PCR test before issuance of boarding pass for
shall be done within 72 hours of the flightdeparture time. Bangladesh.
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Cambodia All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodia. Cambodian passport holders are not required
(Phnom Penh) to possess a negative Covid-19 test certificate
A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers to Cambodia – To within 72 hours prior to departure; however,
facilitate foreign travelers arriving in Cambodia, the Royal Government of they are required to do COVID-19 test at
Cambodia (RGC) has notified a Sponsorship Mechanism for assisting foreign Phnom Penh airport upon their arrival.
travelers, who are investor- businesspersons, company staffs, experts, skilled
workers, technicians and family members who: International passengers requiring Health
Certificate indicating COVID-19 negative
- are sponsored status from a molecular PCR swab test must
- are not sponsored but invited get the test done by the competent health
- are neither sponsored or invited authority within 72 hours prior to departure
- are other regular foreign travelers for Cambodia.
- The original, true and hard copy of the Health
B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official Visa Certificate with proper signature and stamp
(Visa B) Holders - Holders of Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official of the competent health authority must be
Visa (Visa B) are required to possess a health certificate indicating COVID-19 presented to the Quarantine official upon
negative status issued by respective competent health authorities within 72 arrival in Cambodia.
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/15i105yEEjgP007DFMvBhuX
sm9qORajqG
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Canada It is mandatory for all travelers returning or travelling to Canada via air to 14 days quarantine upon arrival
provide their information digitally through ArriveCAN before they board their
flight. Travelers must show their ArriveCAN receipt
when seeking entry into Canada
Travelers must provide their travel and contact information, quarantine plan
and COVID-19 symptom self- assessment. For more information, visit:
All passengers 5years of age or older are required to provide proof of a negative Canada.ca/ArriveCAN
COVID-19 molecular test result.
If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has recovered, but is still testing All air travelers, with some exceptions, will be
positive, they required to take a COVID-19 molecular test at
will be permitted to board with a positive test result providing it was the airport when they arrive in Canada and
administered at least 14 days but not more than 90 days from the scheduled another one toward the end of their 14-day
departure of a flight to Canada. quarantine period. With limited exceptions,
Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the air travelers, will also be required to have a
airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a prior reservation, at their own cost, for a 3-
COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken night stay in a government-authorized hotel,
within 72 hours prior to scheduled departure to Canada. while they await the results of their arrival
For travel exemptions and restrictions for international students entry in test. If the traveler fails to comply with this
Canada refer: requirement, they will be liable for a fine.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- Please refer to the following website
citizenship/services/coronavirus- covid19/students.html for details:
Students are advised to also get the confirmation from the respective institute https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-
about their travel so that there are no issues during immigration process. restrictions/flying
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 - https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-
restrictions/flying-Canada-checklist"
No passengers will be accepted for Canada via Frankfurt due unavailability of
Covid testing facility in the international transit area at Frankfurt Airport.
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China Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese visa Quarantine inspection done by Customs on
Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal arrival
matter and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough,
new visas. difficulty breathing to be reported
immediately
All foreign passengers who are flying from India to China will be required to The health code status and the declaration of
present the Electronic Health Declaration Form for boarding. health status will be checked before
Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of Electronic Health boarding.
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 Indian passengers willing to transit via France will have to obtain a dedicated Passengers shall be tested again on arrival
visa. Applications may be submitted with the concerned French Embassies/ before entering France.
Consulates as per rules and conditions. Passengers tested positive or showing COVID-
Further to Government announcement strengthening travel restrictions for 19 symptoms shall be systematically
passengers coming from India to France on direct or transit flights, the following institutionally quarantined for 10days at their
is imposed till further notice: own cost in a designated airport hotel.
For travelers over 11 years of age only, the result of an "RT-PCR-COVID" Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after
virological screening test conducted less than 36 hours before departure arrival at a single address which will have to
(i.e. departure of the first flight in case of a connecting flight) which is be communicated to authorities on arrival.
negative for infection by Covid-19 or, otherwise, the result of a virological They undertake to carry out a virological
screening test (PCR) conducted less than 72 hours before departure which is screening test at the end of this period.
negative for infection by Covid-19 and an antigenic test conducted less than Random police controls shall be carried out
24 hours before departure which is negative for infection by Covid-19 is with a fine of minimum 1500€ in case of non-
mandatory before boarding. compliance.
A supporting document proving the address of the residence or appropriate Passenger Forms: Each passenger must
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accommodation (hotel or similar) complete the following three forms, either in
TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FORM English or French.
SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY Public Health Passenger Locator Form: To be
SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY (ABOVE 11 YEARS) submitted to Air India official lon arrival at
Paris
TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FROM A COUNTRY IN WHICH International Travel Certificate to Mainland
THE PRESENCE OF VARIANTS OF INTEREST IS OBSERVED France Form: To be filled in Duplicate (One
.. copy to be handed over to Air India, at
Limited category of passengers and only passengers who have a compelling departure airport and second copy to be
reason are allowed to enter France. submitted at immigration counter, Paris
Following are permitted: Airport)
French Passport Holders Indians with valid Student Visa. Sworn Statement of Absence of COVID-19
Any National citizen with French Spouse and their children. Symptoms and of Contact with Confirmed
Any national citizen in Transit going to final citizens even without Schengen Cases Form: To be submitted at immigration
Visa. counter, Paris airport
EU citizen with Schengen visa.
Any national with Permanent Resident card of France.
Personnel of diplomatic and consular missions, as well as international
organizations headquartered or having an office in France, holding a special
residence permit or a visa D “carte PROMAE”

Germany As Germany has now declared India as ‘New Area of Variant of Concern’, Compulsory Quarantine period on arrival in
transport of passengers is prohibited. This restriction applies to all direct and Germany – 14 days.
indirect travel.
EXEMPTIONS: Proof of successful entry registration must be
The transport ban does not apply to: kept by passengers at all times and presented
1. German citizens and members of their immediate family (i.e. spouses, civil on request to the airline or the competent
partners, children under 18, parents of children under 18) and/or partners from authorities.
the same household; Travelers must register at
2. persons with legal residence in Germany and members of their immediate https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de before
family (i.e. spouses, civil partners, children under 18, parents of children under arriving in Germany
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18) and/or partners from the same household;
Germany 3. persons who are only transferring from one flight to another and remain in the Note: Travellers claiming an exception from
airport transit area without entering Germany ( international transit area, entry the entry restrictions must present credible
(continued) requirements of final destination must be fulfilled); evidence of the reason for the exception. In
4. cargo transport staff and other staff needed for the transport of goods the case of partners from the same household
(including mail, freight and empty carriers, as well as returning aircraft, ships and (nos. 1 and 2 ), the partners must complete
crews); and sign a declaration of the existence of the
5. medical staff (physicians and nurses) and other escort staff needed for air relationship and prove that they live in the
ambulance and organ transplant flights; same household by presenting, for example, a
6. persons travelling to Germany for urgent humanitarian reasons. Urgent rental contract, an entry in their ID
humanitarian reasons include the following: - death of an immediate relative card/passport, a certificate of address, or a
(spouse, civil partner, own child or parent); - birth of own child; - two close utility bill addressed to them (e.g. an
relatives in the absence of any other adult who is the legal guardian of a child electricity, gas, water, internet or telephone
under 18; - persons in need of medical treatment if serious harm to their health bill).
would otherwise result (confirmed by medical certificate) and one escort; -
individuals admitted for humanitarian reasons in case of threat to life or limb;(
this may be confirmed by consular certification)
7. persons travelling by order of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
the United Nations (UN) or a UN organisation, or in connection with Euratom
safeguards.
8. members of a foreign diplomatic or consular mission whose appointment and
arrival has been announced to the Federal Foreign Office, and members of their
immediate family (spouses, civil partners, children under 18) or partners
accompanying them.
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Conditions of Compulsory registration and preflight Covid negative report For more information on the recognition of
Germany remain unchanged diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 for persons
(continued) For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de For details refer arriving in Germany from risk areas go to:
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos- https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Inf
reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html AZ/N/Neuartiges Coronavirus/Test s.html
Passenger information of the German federal ministry of health:
www.rki.de/covid-19-bmg- merkblatt A proof of negative test for sars-cov-2 is
For Entry regulation: www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronaeinreisev subject to additional checks by the federal
International risk area, high incidence area and area of virus variant of concern police / competent authority at destination
definition: www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete airport in Germany.
Substitute registration form: www.rki.de/covid-19-ersatzmitteilung According to the existing travel bubble
Passenger’s receipt of successful electronic registration or Substitute Paper (Indian regulation from DGCA), the travel ban
registration in case of Dysfunction of Digital Platform will be checked against ID from Canada (recognition of PCR test) and
card or equivalent prior to Boarding. the lack of a Covid19 test facility for regular
Passengers must present proof of negative test for sars-cov-2 prior to check - in. transit passengers in the international transit
A vaccination certificate or a proof of recovery of sars-cov-2 will not be area at Frankfurt-Airport (FRA),no airline is
accepted. currently able to transport passengers
The following tests are accepted: directly from India via Germany to Canada.
Antigen, the sample collection for the test must not be older than 24 hours Passengers travelling as part of an official
before entry. German delegation via the government
PCR or POC-PCR test, the sample collection for the test must not be older than terminal and having stayed less than 72h in
72hours before entry. an international risk area, high risk area or
Mandatory sars-cov-2 testing does not apply for children younger than six area of voc(Variant of concern) are exempted
years. from entry registration and presenting a
Entry registration: passengers who intend to enter Germany must register proof of negative test for sars-cov-2 or a
electronically. Use of digital online procedure is strongly advised. vaccination certificate or a proof of recovery
of SARS-COV.
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Hong Kong Only HKSAR residents / Passport holders are permitted entry.
All arrival passengers are required to comply with conditions as specified in Cap Compulsory Quarantine of 21 days in listed
599H. For details refer the following link Hotel booked / isolation and treatment
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html in Hospital based on the result of mandated
COVID -19 Test conducted on arrival at Hong
Passengers must provide following documentary proof: Kong
1. The test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare For details refer:
institution bearing the name of the relevant traveler identical to that in his/ https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbo
her valid travel document to show that: nd-travel.html
Passengers are requested to ensure online
a. the relevant traveler underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19,the sample submission of ‘Health & Quarantine
for which was taken from the relevant traveler within 72 hours before the Declaration’ before landing at Hong Kong
scheduledtime of departure of the specified aircraft;
through the following link
b. the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and
https://www.chp.govhk/hdf
c. the result of the test is the relevant traveler was tested negative for COVID-
All inbound passengers must provide
19;
confirmation in English or Chinese of room
reservation in a Designated Quarantine Hotel
2. If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all
in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights
of the aforementioned information, a written confirmation in English or
starting on the day of the arrival in Hong
Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the
Kong.
name of the relevant traveler identical to that in his / her valid travel
document, setting out all of the a forementioned information and
presented together with the test report; and
3. Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory
healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognized or
approved by the relevant authority of the government of the place in
which the laboratory o healthcare institution is located; and
4. The relevant traveler has confirmation in English or Chinese of room
reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 nights starting
on the da of the arrival of the relevant traveler in Hong Kong.
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Indonesia Following are permitted * Indonesians to undergo health examination


on arrival and undertake
-Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders a mandatory 14 day self-quarantine at home
-Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic Stay
-Permit and Official/Service Stay Permit Foreign visitors required to hold
-Those providing Medical Services/ humanitarian assistance Airline and a health certificate or medical certificate of
Maritime Crews fitness to fly and undertake a mandator14-
-National Strategic Projects workers day quarantine at designated facilities of self-
-Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and registered in the quarantine under supervision of Indonesian
immigration system as an Indonesian citizen health authority
-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
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Israel • Entry of foreign nationals to Israel has been restricted from India. Only All passengers including recovered and
Israeli Passport Holders allowed. Exceptions to this will be for those vaccinated passengers will have to undergo
holding an approval certificate of the Population and Immigration mandatory institutional quarantine/isolation
Authority issued after 31st May 2021 or passengers in connection on arrival at Tel Aviv.
who stayed in India, less than 12 hours with a certificate authorized
before 31st May 2021. All certificates given before 31st May 2021
need a renewal of validation."
• Foreign Nationals (Including Indian Passport Holders) can enter Israel
from India only if they have the special permit/visa which has been
issued after 31st May 2021.
• All permits/Visa issued before 31st May 21 needs to be revalidated
forfuture travel.
• RTPCR/COVID 19 Test within 72 hours of departure time of flight is must.
(Report should have passenger’s full name and National ID/Passport
Number)
• All passengers must hold printed copy of approved self-declaration
inbound passenger clearance form at
https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-
covid19 submitted within 24 hours before the flight departure to TLV.
• All Passengers will be subject to self paid Covid-19 test on arrival.
Payment can be made at Ben Gurion International Airport or while
submitting the entry statement form before traveling to Israel.
Payment in advance is at a reduced price.
From Israel to India: 14 days quarantine for all passengers
1. Any foreign national including Israeli passport holder need to have specific entering in to India.
visa from Embassy of India in Israel. Please note Passengers with
Tourist, Medical and E VISA are not allowed to enter India)
2. All passengers (including infants) need to have COVID 19 negative test
report which should have been done within 72 hours of departure of
flight. Even if you are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID, still the
COVID 19 test report is mandatory to board the flight. Please carry a
printout/copy of their port.
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3. All passengers have to fill the Self Declaration form on the online Air
Israel Suvidha Portal
(continued) https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/aphregistration
and need to upload their negative test report before departure from
Israel. Printout of self - declaration form is mandatory for check in.
4. All passengers have to register with the Ministry of Health (Outbound
Passenger Clearance form) within 24 hours of departure in order to be
allowed entry to the Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. The link to the
Ministry of Health, Israel website is
https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-depart-from-israel-covid19 .
Please carry printout of this approval in order to enter the Airport.
5. All passengers have to register with Embassy of India in Israel on
https://bit.ly/3mPfk1m and present a confirmation of the same at the
time of check-in Please carry printout of this registration
6. All passengers have to undergo RT-PCR (COVIDTEST) on arrival at Delhi,
based on the requirement of government of India.
7. Please note that failure to present print copy of COVID negative report
and print copy of the confirmation of filling the online form and
uploading the COVID report on the Air Suvidha Portal will lead to denied
boarding on the flight. Such passengers would be accepted on the flight
as per the instructions issued by the government of India.
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Italy VALIDITY: 29 APRIL – 21 JUNE 21
Entry in and transit through the national territory is forbidden to the persons
who in the 14 preceding days have stayed in or transited through India,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, with the exception of the Italian Citizens having
residence in Italy as of before 29APR2021, on condition that no COVID-19
symptoms arise.
The same exception applies, subject to a Ministry of Health authorization, to the
following categories: employees and agents of the EU International
Organizations diplomats, technical and administrative personnel of the
diplomatic missions, consular executives and employees, military personnel
including those returning from international missions, Police Forces, staff of the
information systems for the national security and Fire Brigade personal on duty.
The entry in the national territory and air traffic from India are allowed under the
following regime:
Abidance by the obligation to submit a self-declaration
a. Presentation upon boarding to whoever is in charge of the controls of a
molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab in the 72 hours
preceding their entry in the national territory and with a negative result.
b. Submission to a molecular or antigenic test upon arrival at the Italian
airport or port…
c. Isolation in a “Covid Hotel” or in an adequate location indicated by the
Health or Civil Protection Authorities for a ten days period
d. Obligation to undergo a molecular or antigenic test at the end of the ten
days’ isolation period.
Provided that no COVID-19 symptoms arise and without prejudice to the
obligation to fill the passenger locator form, the prescriptions of this article do
not apply to the cockpit and cabin crews of the passenger and cargo transports.
These categories are still obliged to undergo a molecular or antigenic test, where
possible, upon arrival at the Italian airport or, within 48 hours from their entry in
the national territory, at the competent territorial Health Authority. The same
crews must stay in isolation from the time of arrival and until their departure in
adequate premises indicated by the Health or Civil Protection Authorities.
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The Ministry of Health Ordinances dated 25APR21 and 28APR21 are hereby
Italy superseded.
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Japan Update as on 26May2021 – CLICK HERE 10 nights of hotel quarantine is required for
For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE passengers arriving from India, Nepal,
Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives.
Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE
Written pledge – KNOW MORE Points of 10 night hotel quarantine are as
Health card – KNOW MORE follows;
For Questionnaire – CLICK HERE a) After CIQ formalities, all arriving passengers
(except diplomats and their family, airline
Passengers having Covid test report having a word of “Oropharyngeal” in any crews and seamen) are escorted to hotel.
part of their negative report will not be accepted. Japanese Government will provide this, and
passengers do not have to book by their own.
Hotel will be decided on the spot.
b) Meals are provided free of charge. Choice of
non-vegetarian, vegetarian or Muslim is
possible.
c) Passengers are required to remain in the
hotel for 10nights. Meeting persons from
outside is basically not possible.
d) During 10 night hotel quarantine,
passengers will have COVID-19 test3 times.
Those who have negative result on all tests will
be escorted to the airport. They should not use
public transportation from the airport, and
have home quarantine for another 4 days.
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Kenya All passenger flight operations to Kenya are suspended up to 21ST June 2021. List of approved States whose travelers are
exempted from quarantine can be accessed in
Only Kenyans and Indian nationals who are residents in Kenya are allowed to the KCAA website:
travel from India to Kenya provided that they possess a covid-19 pcr negative https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-
test result conducted within 96 hrs before travel and submit to an antigen exempted states
test on arrival. If antigen test is negative, travellers shall self quarantine for 14
days at home and if antigen test is positive, travellers shall self isolate while All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya
being monitored in a government facility for 14 days at their own cost. must complete online Ministry of Health
Travelers Heath Surveillance online form and
obtain the QR code. Refer
Travelers shall be required to provide evidence of their booking for quarantine https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
locations 24 hours before boarding. The list of facilities available for quarantine
can be availed from
info@kmpdc.go.ke
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Kuwait All flights to/ from between India / Kuwait are suspended (no inbound and PCR test within 72 hours of departure is
outbound) till further notice effective 2nd May 2021. mandatory for all passengers including
Kuwaiti Nationals.
Only Kuwaiti nationals can travel to Kuwait. Passenger with negative COVID-19 PCR test
Non-Kuwaiti nationals who are first-degree relative to Kuwaiti national certificate are allowed to travel provided the
(Father-Mother-Husband-Wife-filial (sons and Daughters) are allowed to certificate must be issued from approved
enterState of Kuwait, provided they prove their relationship. This also laboratories through (MUNA) program and
includes the house labors accompanying the sponsor with a valid residency. mentioned in (Kuwait mosafer) platform
Exempted from entering Kuwait: and14 days home quarantine is mandatory.
1) Passenger holding Visa Category 20 and booked under Children under the age of 6 years are
Belsalamah platform. exempted from PCR Test requirement.
2) Kuwaitis and their First-degree relatives of Kuwaitis.
3) Domestic workers travelling with Kuwaiti Sponsor
4) Diplomats & diplomatic mission
5) MOH employees / Govt. Medical staff.
6) Private medical sector employees according to the approved
listfrom Ministry of Health.

Direct Families of above categories (with valid residence). Except Belsalamah


booked passengers who had already paid charges for quarantine/pcr/ticket cost
under the Belsalamah package, all other exempted categories of passengers are
Required to pay for 2 PCR test charges on Kuwait mosafer platform before
commencing their journey to Kuwait.

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

6. Obtain Permission letter to Perform


Journey to Malaysia from the High
Commission of Malaysia / Consulate General
of Malaysia Mumbai/ Consulate General of
Malaysia Chennai
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Male For Travel Regulations- CLICK HERE Tourists are allowed only in HPA approved
secluded resorts.
For Ministry of Tourism Circular – CLICK HERE
Tourists having booking in the resorts for
their entire stay having return ticket and
sufficient funds only will be allowed to travel.
Passengers having booking in hotels/guest
house situated in the inhabitant islands are
not allowed.

Entry of Work Permit Holders to Maldives is


suspended until further notice.

Mauritius Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mauritius are permitted All passengers permitted to travel to
to travel Mauritius shall undertake a Covid-19 PCR test
valid for 5 days prior to departure and the
test results shall be negative
All passengers will be placed in quarantine
upon arrival in Mauritius

Myanmar Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the Republic of India and 21 days quarantine
travelers who had visited India during the last 14 days.
Passengers are given a choice of hotel stay
Foreign nationals not permitted (payable) or Government arranged centers

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Myanmar and


conditions refer
https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/
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Nepal New Standards of Passenger arrival into Nepal issued by Civil Aviation List of compulsory quarantine hotels at
Authority of Nepal dated 03June2021- CLICK HERE Kathmandu - Know More
In terms of air bubble arrangement with Nepal as notified by Min of Civil For Hotel Quarantine Passenger consent form
Aviation (MOCA) the following are permitted to travel: – CLICK HERE
A. From India to Nepal: i. Indian & Nepali nationals All passengers are required to have a
ii. Third country nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa/entry permit certificate of Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test
for Nepal, if required. report from Government authenticated labs or
Only passengers destined for Nepal and not third countries are allowed to travel with photo or Bar code of travelling
on flights from India to Nepal. passenger in English conducted within 72
hours from Swab collection time to the
B. From Nepal to India: i. Indian& Nepali nationals. departure time of flight. (Children below
. All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and Person of Indian Origin card 5years of age, travelling with parents are
holders holding passports of any country and exempted)
i. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending to travel to India for It is mandatory for all international
any purposes (including their dependents on appropriate category of passengers travelling to Nepal to fill IHR form
dependent visa) except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers originating in Online available at the website of CCMC,
Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from Nepal to India. Additionally, Nepal (ccmc.gov.np)
passengers travelling to Nepal will be required to fill up the International All Passengers need to upload the Mandatory
Traveler Online Form. Health Forms & Covid Negative Reports in
Passengers can access the International Traveler Online format: advance on Govt of India's Air Suvidha Portal
https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.php for all passengers flying out of Kathmandu.
It is mandatory for all the International passengers departing from Kathmandu, Passengers travelling into Nepal as first port
to carry valid negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 Hours before of embarkation or transit are required to
departure at the time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report should follow the enlisted health &quarantine
be in original and stamped from designated Govt. approved COVID-19Lab/ protocols: A) Should obtain prior visa from
Institutions in Nepal. Nepali missions abroad. b) Are subject to
Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT reports are not being hotel quarantine of 10 days at their own cost
accepted by the concerned authorities at Kathmandu Airport. in hotels listed by Ministry of Culture,
Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by Round Trip Passengers Tourism &Civil Aviation. For latest
(Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall not be valid while departing from Kathmandu directives/updates, Visit:
and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID- https://caanepal.gov.np/
19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly, Negative RT- PCR Certificates obtained
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from Nepal by Round Trip Passengers (Kathmandu-Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not All Passengers must furnish evidence of hotel
valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR bookings of 10 days for hotel quarantine at their
reports from designated COVID-9Lab/Institutions in India. own cost in the hotels listed by Ministry of
Indian Diplomatic / Official passport holders and their family members will be Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation or Nepal
allowed to travel without the hotel booking requirement of the mandatory Tourism Board. All those who are in hotel or
quarantine policy of Nepal. home quarantine have to do RT-PCR tests on
the 4th and 11th day of arrival.

New Zealand Foreign nationals are not permitted. All arriving passengers to undergo a 14 days
managed isolation or quarantine as per
Only people who are eligible to enter New Zealand will be allowed into New health authority’s requirement.
Zealand.

Following categories of people are permitted to enter New 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
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Nigeria Update as on 17.09.2020 - Under the Air transport bubble approval dated Yellow fever Vaccination certificate is a
17.09.2020 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Nigeria is mandatory requirement for all passengers.
permitted for:
a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign nationals destined for Africa All passengers to undergo 7-day self-isolation
and transiting through Nigeria or spouses of these persons, whether /Quarantine and follow the procedures
accompanying or otherwise. advised by the health authorities.
b) Any Indian national holding any type of valid Nigerian visa and destined for
any country in Africa.
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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 (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.

Oman Passengers other than Omanis and Diplomats, who are allowed to enter Oman All passengers arriving in Oman are required
under the present restrictions will have to undergo mandatory institutional to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test
quarantine including families with children under the age of 18, with effect from conducted within 72 hours prior to the
18.00 (Oman Local time) on Tuesday, 11th May 2021. schedule time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-
The home quarantine for Omani citizens and the other categories will continue 19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified
to be in place. medical test result written in Arabic or
English.
Travelers who have been in or transited through India in the previous 14 days
will not be allowed to enter Oman until further notice. This excludes Omani . Diplomats working at foreign embassies
citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers and their families who will be subject to accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and
the approved procedures upon arriving in the Sultanate. diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted
from the COVID-19 PCR test, Tarassud+ and
Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre- the bracelet however they are subject to
registration via https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel for the PCR test in seven-day quarantine.
Oman, pay the twenty-five (25) OMR test fees and download
Tarassud+.Mandatory institutional health isolation for all arriving passengers to . Children from aged 16 years and less are
the sultanate through airports at their own expense. exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and
Tarassud+ bracelet.
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A pre-confirmed hotel reservation is required for all arriving passengers
covering the mandatory quarantine period (at least 7 nights). 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 citizens, GCC nationals and
passengers with free treatment card.

. Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of


Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and
(TARASSUD+) bracelet, quarantine for seven
days and Covid-19 PCR test on the eighth day.

Philippines Following is permitted: Passengers will have their


-Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ swabbing test with Philippine Airport
- Children with special needs (regardless of age) of Filipinos *$ Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLAB) at Gate 16of
-Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$ NAIA Terminal 1
-Foreign parent of Filipino children with special needs (regardless of age) *$ For faster clearance on arrival passengers are
-Accredited foreign government and international organization officials and advised to complete the online form before
their dependents* leaving the origin city at
-Foreign airline crewmembers https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF
-Foreign seafarers with9(C) visas*
Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 9 USD,
* Upon compliance with the4 IATF conditions. results will be released in 48-7 hours
$ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who previously enjoyed
visa-free privileges) must apply for an entry visa at the nearest Philippine Arriving foreign nationals to coordinate with
Foreign Service Post Department of Tourism (DOT) for their
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Government Holding Facilities stay or
-Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” # accommodation at own expense in listed
-Section13 series of Commonwealth Act No.613, as amended * 13Quota,13a), hotels of DOT approved by the Department of
13(b),13(c), 13(d),13(e),13(g)visas Health
-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 All passengers are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Test done 48 hours Passengers to book a quarantine hotel for
before departure from the testing centers approved by the local health one week through “Discover Qatar” website
authority. before arrival https://www.qatarairways
All passengers must undergo a repeat COVID-19 PCR test at the quarantine holidays. com/qa- en/offers/welcome- home-
facility within one day of arrival. The PCR test will be repeated during and packages/
before the end of the quarantine period. For more information on Self Quarantine,
All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel Hotel Quarantine, accredited medical centers
PCR test as mentioned above, and in case they require another PCR test for forCOVID-19 test overseas refer
their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a https://covid19.moph. gov.qa
standard fee of QAR 300/- per test.
The above-mentioned measures are effective from Thursday, 29th April at All passengers must undergo (10) days
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12am (00:00hours) Doha time quarantine in a dedicated quarantine facility,
The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding the aircraft. or
The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public Health - moph.gov.qa (14) days if quarantined at Mekhaines facility.
Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights operating under air Home quarantine criteria is not applicable for
bubbles /air travel arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India travelers, including the exemptions due to
- Qatari nationals vaccination or recovery from a previous
- Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and destined for infection with the virus during the past six
Qatar only months.
- Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to travel. Companions shall be quarantined with their
- As of 21st August 2020, the exceptional entry permit will be applicable to sponsors according to the MOPH regulations
holders of resident permit in the State of Qatar as well as visitors with for quarantine, (Home quarantine for
personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior. passengers arriving from Green Countries,
All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their mobile phones. and Hotel Quarantine for passengers arriving
Each passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for Returning from other countries).”
Travelers” before arrival to Qatar.
Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent residency holders
can travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence to conditions notified for
Covid- 19 test and quarantine as per the countries they are coming from.
Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”.
Companions of GCC citizens will be granted immediate entry visa upon arrival in
Qatar under the following conditions:
The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be
accompanied by the GCC citizens or one of their first-degree direct family
members. The GCC country residency permit of the companion should be valid
for at least six months. The travel document of the companion should be valid
fora period not less than the validity of the entry visa.
The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the companions must be
“house workers” or other related occupation. Payment of the applicable visa
fees (QAR 100).
Government employees from the different ministries and governmental entities
on official missions to these countries for a period of 72 hours or less will be
subject to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH.
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Russia The Russian Government has implemented mandatory RT-PCR tests at SVO 14 days quarantine is required for all
arrivals for all passengers arriving from India. Although passengers need to carry foreigners arriving in Russia with a purpose of
RT-PCT Negative test (D-72 hours) for boarding at Delhi and this would be the Employment and no quarantine for other
second RT-PCR test to be conducted on arrivals. permitted categories of Passengers.

Foreign citizens -1) Certificate of the negative PCR test result is required to have Hard Copy of COVID-19 RT- PCR Negative Test
on hand on arrival. 2) To get the COVID RT-PCR test on arrival. report (D- 72Hrs) is mandatory for all
Passengers /Crew Members. No Transiting
Russian citizens- To get the COVID RT-PCR test twice - first time - on arrival passengers permitted.
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.


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
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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 passengers
originating rom/destined for INDIA only.

- SEAMEN from Russia.


Other conditions like to carry RT-PCR Test report in English. (D-72Hrs)

Saudi Arabia Foreign Nationals– NOT ALLOWED

Singapore All travelers (including Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) entering Every Traveler entering Singapore will be
or transiting/transferring through Singapore, are required take a COVID-19 PCR required to serve a 14-day SHN (Stay Home
test within 72 hours of their flight to Singapore, child of 6 years of age and Notice) at a dedicated Quarantine facility.
below are exempted. Travelers are also required to have a negative
All inbound travelers, except Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Permanent COVID-19 test before end of SHN.
Residents (SPRs), with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the
last 14 days before departure for Singapore, will not be allowed entry into or For queries refer Singapore Ministry of Health
transfer/transit through Singapore. FAQs at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid
This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into 19/FAQs
Singapore. For more information on Singapore’s entry
Hardcopy of basic health declaration for all travelers departing from India to requirements, refer to the Immigration and
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Singapore wef 24th APR 2021 is mandatory. Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website:
All travelers arriving in Singapore must submit Health Declaration via the SG https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- 19
Arrival Card E-Service(refer https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard ) and will A passenger entering Singapore must comply
need to undergo a COVID-19 PCR Test. Travellers to submit their SGAC / eHDC with Singapore’s public health and
before boarding their flight. immigration
Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers travelling requirements as specified by the Immigration
to Singapore should obtain Letter of Entry approval from Singapore. and Checkpoints Authority on its website at
The Covid test result memo must be from recognized laboratories that are safetravel.ica.gov.sg.
internationally accredited or government recognized. It must also be in English, For additional information refer
and should state the following: https://safetravel.changiairport.com
i. the test result;
ii.The date that the test was taken; and Document Reference Guide for Entry into
i. minimum of two personal identifiers as stated in the Passport (i.e.name and Singapore- CLICK HERE
either date of birth or passport number)
For Covid 19 pre-departure test requirements for passengers:
CLICK HERE

South Africa Holders of Permanent Residence Permits 14 days institutional quarantine

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.

Self-isolation exemption for inbound travelers who


South Korea Due to the rapid growth of a number of COVID CASES in INDIA, All INDIAN have completed the Covid-19 vaccination –
NATIONALS arriving Directly or Transiting via any third country they will have to
submit the RTPCR NEGATIVE REPORT 72 hours prior to boarding. The following conditions must be met by the
On arrival in Seoul, they will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST AGAIN and will be completion of the domestic inoculation, which
Kept in Government Facility centers for 02 days & 01 night and after getting the has been two weeks since the vaccination
Negative report, will be further subjected for 14 days home quarantine or requiring two vaccinations (including one
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Institutional Quarantine. vaccination):1. The COVID-19 test should be
All Korean Nationals & Long-Term Residence holders are also required to submit negative right after the arrival.2. Must be
the RTPCR Negative Report & on arrival will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST and asymptomatic.3. Departure 2 weeks after
will remain in Government Facility Centers for 02 days & 01 Night and will be vaccination.4. Passengers departing from South
further subjected to 14 days home quarantine/Institutional quarantine. Africa and Brazil's mutant virus-hit countries.
*Not applicable if inoculation has been
Following is permitted: completed overseas. Procedures for verification
of the vaccination certificate will be prepared
Long-term residents can enter with valid visa and alien registration card. E-9
sequentially from the countries applying to the
visa holders must submit a pre-approved “Confirmation of Self
convention and reciprocity principles.
Quarantine” form to immigration authorities when entering Republic of Korea
(ROK). Failure to do so will result in denial of entry. *Not applicable if Passengers has been to this
country*
Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK must obtain Re-
Entry Permit before leaving ROK. South Africa, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique,
Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Koreans (F- 4) are Tanzania, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh,
allowed to re-enter ROK and do not need to apply for Re-Entry permit or Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay,
undergo medical examination. Passengers holding valid “Isolation Exemption Suriname
Certificate” issued by Embassy of Korea / Consular office do not need the
Medical certificate. All inbound non-Korean travelers to undergo
Possession of the completed form / documents with the passenger will be paid quarantine for 14 days. The fee for using
verified at departure airport. a quarantine facility is KRW 1,680,000 (KRW
Passengers transiting through Incheon (ICN) Airport to onward destinations 120,000 per day for 14 days), which is non-
are permitted only if they are able to board the connecting flight within 24 refundable and must be paid in full before
hours to transfer. entering the facility.
For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr
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Discharge is not permitted during the
quarantine period.
Passengers are required to sign and hand in a
Facility Quarantine Consent Form to get a
boarding pass for a flight to Korea.
Passengers who do not hand in a signed form
can be denied entry to Korea.
Penalties will be imposed and passenger
repatriated to their home countries if they
violate the law.
All passengers must hold valid visas according
to the existing procedure.
All passengers entering Korea will be required
to submit PCR negative confirmation
documents.
PCR negative confirmation should be within
72 hours of departure date.
No meals will be served on board to any
passengers.
Only Beverages like WATER/JUICE & SOFT
DRINK will be provided.

Spain Following is permitted: All passengers arriving in Spain will have to


EU citizens. stay in quarantine for 14days.
Foreign citizens with residence permit.
Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding foreigner identity Passengers have to complete and submit a
cards (tarjeta de identidad deextranjero) and the identity cards for family “Passenger Locator form” to Spanish
members of EU citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de la Union) that have authorities on arrival in Spain.
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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 26th May 21 A) For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign
Nationals should obtain approval from the
Although passengers will be permitted to arrive at Sri Lanka’s international Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil
Airports with effect from 0000hrs (Local time in SL) on 1st of June 2021." Any Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
passenger who has been to India in the past 14 days will not be permitted to (a) Fully vaccinated travelers will be
arrive" authorized to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days
of the final vaccine,
All passengers (except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) arriving to Sri Lanka must 1) On arrival should produce the original copy
have an appropriate " valid visa" which has been issued by the Department of of the vaccination certificate along with a
Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka prior to their departure. No visa " on certified copy of English language
arrival " will be issued for any passenger. translation.
Mainly, following visas are issuing from the Department of Immigration and 2) Upon arrival transferred to hotel by
Emigration, Sri Lanka for the foreigners according to their purpose of visit. Government.
1. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) 3) Shall conduct a Covid -19 PCR Test within
2. Landing Endorsement 24 hours after arrival. (Day one)
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3. Entry Visa 4) Once the PCR Report is negative, they can
Sri Lanka 4. Multiple Entry Business Visa be released from quarantine.
5. Residence Visa 5) After arrival their home inform the concern
(continued)
The passenger has to undergo PCR tests within 96 hours or rapid antigen test Medical Officer of health (MOH)
within 48 hours of his/her departure and he/she needs to carry a negative 6) Should undergo repeat PCR test on day 7 ( b
PCR test report (in English) throughout his/her journey. ) For passengers who are not completed
the Covid-19 vaccination or arriving to Sri
Children accompanied by adults will require the same PCR test. Lanka in less than 02 weeks of vaccination
. Passengers must produce the duly completed Health declaration form 1) PCR testing shall be done day 1 and day
available at - 2) If both tests are negative, release form the
https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19/363- health-declaration- hotel after 7 days.
form-to-be-filled-by-all-passengers- arriving-Sri-Lanka 3) Balance quarantine 7 days can be done at
Tourists must obtain and carry alongside a copy of a valid preapproved ETA home under the supervision of MOH
(Electronic Travel Authority) issued by the Department of Immigration & (Medical Officer of Health)
Emigration of Sri Lanka. Or Confirmation letter issued by Sri Lanka Tourism
Development Authority. (B) Tourists arriving from overseas via Sri
https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ Lanka Tourism safety protocol.
For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign nationals- Obtain approval from a) For those traveling after a minimum
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka of 02 weeks after receiving the
recommended dose of COVID-19 vaccine
All Foreign nationals must have a valid visa or must obtain an entry visa/landing 1) Tourists should be accommodated in
endorsement from the Department of Immigration and Emigration the certified tier 01 hotels and PCR
testing done on day 01.
2) If day 1 PCR is negative, tourists shall
stay in the same hotel until completion
of day 7 and may visit approved
important sites in a bio security bubble.
3) After completion of 2nd day, shall
repeat on day 7 and if report is negative,
they can leave the hotel and free to
make their own travel.
( b) For those who have not received the
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Sri Lanka vaccine/have not completed the
(continued) recommended dose/arriving within two
weeks of receiving the vaccine -
1) Should undergo mandatory quarantine in
certified tier 01 hotel. Shall not change
hotels until fourteen days are completed.
2) First PCR test will be done on day 01 from
arrival – if negative passenger can travel
within the bio bubble.
For stays less than 96 hours – second PCR not
required unless of a requirement on the part
of the returning country/airline.
For stays less than 14 days – second PCR test
should be done prior to departure from Sri
Lanka.
If Tourist stays up to 14 days or more, second
PCR test shall be conducted between Day’s
11th to 14th.
If staying for more than 14 days, they can be
released on Day 14 with negative PCR report.
Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ or email
helloagain@srilanka.travel for further
guidance and procedures

Thailand From 1 April 2021 onwards, Thai nationals ARE NOT REQUIRED to present either Passengers or permissible persons will be
fit to fly health certificate or medical certificate with a laboratory result subject to applicable
indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method.
All passengers traveling to Thailand MUST OBTAIN COE (Certificate of Entry), disease control measures.
issued by Royal Thai Embassy/ Consulate-General. Traveler should plan a trip in
advance (at least 7 working days) and register for COE application at All passengers must have following
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https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Following are the categories of persons permitted documents before boarding
to enter Thailand. . Certificate of Entry issued by Royal
1. Thai nationals Persons with exemption or persons being considered, Thai Embassy / Consulate.
permitted or invited by the Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons . Fit to fly certificate issued within 72
accountable for resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as hours of departure.
necessary. Such consideration, permission or invitation maybe subject to . RT PCR (Infant too shall undergo RT-
specified conditions and time limits. Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, PCR test) issued within 72 hours of
parents, or children of a Thai national. departure (RT-PCR should have COVID
2. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or permission to Negative result)
take up residence in the Kingdom
3. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit or are allowed to work in . Insurance covering COVID 19 for a minimum
the Kingdom, including their spouse or children. amount of USD 100,000/-.
Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion. . Confirmed ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine)
4. Crewmembers who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a for 14 Days on arrival at
mission, and have a specified date and time for return. Thailand
5. Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved
by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students. Non-
Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their
attendants. However, this shall not include medical treatment for COVID–19.
6. Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international
organizations, government representatives, foreign government agencies
working in Thailand, or individual in other international agencies as
permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their spouse,
parents,or children.

7. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a


special arrangement with a foreign country.

For measures to be complied with when travelling to Thailand refer website of


CAAT www.caat.or.th
Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone
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UAE Effective 24th April 2021(2359 hours) flights from India will be suspended in all All inbound passengers shall be quarantined
UAE airports. No passenger from India is permitted to transit through Dubai. for ten (10) days from the date of arrival
Arrival passengers from India through other countries (Transit) are not allowed
to enter UAE, unless they were staying 14 days in the other countries. The residents of Abu Dhabi with independent
The following are exempted from the above entry restriction: residing facilities are being given home
a. UAE citizens. quarantine for 10 days and not institutional
b. The diplomatic missions. quarantine. The residents need to show the
c. The official delegations. copy of the Tenancy Contract the Health
d. Flights of businessmen. Authorities on arrival. Passengers who are
e. Holding UAE golden visa out of UAE for more than 06 months (180
The following procedure will be applied for the exempted categories: days) can return to SHARJAH UAE till 31
a. Quarantine for 10 days for all arrivals. March 2021 provided that their Resident Visa
b. PCR test upon arrival, on day 4, and day 8. is still valid.
c. The validity of PCR test before departing is reduced to 48 hours instead of CLICK HERE to access the self- declaration
72 hours. form for arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport.
d. PCR results will only be accepted from authorized labs that generate a QR
code. For Covid -19 test in UAE - KNOW MORE
Passengers traveling to Dubai must carry valid COVIDE-19 certificate issued For list of approved labs in India for Covid test
within the 48 hours from the time of collecting the sample. Time of sample for travel to UAE- CLICK HERE
collection and time of reporting must be mentioned on the Test Certificate.
Children under 12 years and passengers with moderate to severe disabilities are
exempted from RT-PCR test.
The certificate must indicate a NEGATIVE test result, described either in ARABIC
or ENGLISH, issued from a certified lab at the original point of destination,
where the passenger is travelling from.
It is MANDATORY requirement for the PCR test report to include a QR Code
linked to the original report, for verification purposes by the airlines and
validation by the representatives of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in Dubai
Airports.
The relevant authority in the Emirate of Dubai reserves the rights to return the
passengers to the originating destination in the event of non- compliance with
the above instructions.
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United All passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result prior to Effective 01st June 2021, Air India
Kingdom departure. passenger’s will arrive in Terminal 2 and
Mandatory passenger locator form- CLICK HERE Essential information to enter then will be shifted to Terminal 3 along
England- CLICK HERE with their checked in baggage.
Transit passengers with onward
Individuals with protected rights by the saved EEA regulations, including: connections will be allowed to enter
Those with a right of permanent residence under the saved EEA Regulations Terminal 2 and will be processed through
Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave home terminal for connecting onward
Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the flight.
‘Withdrawal Agreement’
Who are you including in your definition of
Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal Agreement’ those with residence rights?
Third country nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes those Those with residence rights includes: holders
with residence are defined as: of Indefinite Leave to Remain; holders of
existing leave to enter or remain (i.e., those
Holders of settlement (indefinite leave) Holders of existing permission to enter with biometric Residence permits) or an entry
or stay remain, or an entry clearance that grants such permission e.g., students, clearance/visa that grants such leave e.g.,
workers, etc. (excluding visit visas) students, workers, etc.
(But excluding visit visas); holders of EU
Crew of unaccompanied freight, where crew will be expected to stay on the Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave; those
vessel or plane - Crew disembarking from the aircraft/vessel and planning to who have rights of entry under the
enter the UK will be subject to the passenger locator form (PLF) and self- Withdrawal Agreements (including returning
isolation requirements, and also subject to the entry ban if they are visitors (not residents with a right of residence under the
UK or Irish citizens or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK). EEA Regulations and EEA frontier workers);
Diplomats family members of EEA nationals with rights
Passengers arriving via Common Travel Area (CTA) routes. Passengers who have under the Withdrawal Agreement.
departed from or transited through Portugal in the last 10days Newly issued 90- GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID- 19): jobs that
day BRP vignette holders where leave has not yet been activated. qualify for travel exemptions link:
Short term study visa. https://www.gov.uk/government
ODWs holding valid visas if travelling to the UK with the employer, their partner /publications/coronavirus-covid- 19-
or children. travellers-exempt-from-uk- border-
The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified about travel of rules/coronavirus-covid- 19-travellers-
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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional
Information
nurses, who will be travelling to the UK from India to work in the National exempt-from-uk- border-rules#diplomatic-
Health Service. missions-international- organisations-and-
The DHSC are keen given the red-listing and flight cancellation situation in India conferences
that these essential workers are not held up at boarding. Mandatory stay in a government approved
quarantine facility for 10 days.
-The nurses will be exempt from Government quarantine on arrival in the UK, as During their managed quarantine stay,
they will be allowed to quarantine in NHS- provided accommodation. passengers will be required to take a
-They will hold Health and Care Worker visas, guidance available at coronavirus test on or before day 2 and on
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa or after day 8, and they will not be allowed
to shorten their quarantine period on receipt
To demonstrate eligibility for exemption nurses will have (and be prepared to of a negative test result or through the Test
show at departure and immigration) a copy/online provision of: a letter of toRelease scheme.
exemption from their employing NHS Trust which will include: For UK Government updated Compliance
the nurse’s name and date of birth Measures, refer
passport number http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/ Revised-
certificate of sponsorship number UK-Government-New- Compliance-Measures-
name of employing Trust and Trust contact number. Date of arrival and arrival effective- 0400AM-23rdAPR2021-1.pdf
airport. the same NHS Trust to sponsorship certificate issued from include: the
nurse’s name and date of birth; name of the employing NHS Trust and Passport MHQ Booking Cost: £1750 per adult /
Number. Additional 1 adult: £650 / Additional 1 Child
All passengers should keep the following documents ready for UK - Border Force 5-12 years: £325)
to check on arrival:
1) Passenger Locator Form (Hard copy mandatory) (MHQ Cost includes Hotel Stay, food and
2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 3 days prior to beverages, transfers, security and 2 COVID-19
departure. Tests to be taken on Day 2 & Day 8 by all
3) Pre booked and paid Managed Quarantine Hotel Package booking passengers)
confirmation mentioned on the PLF.
Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will attract £500 penalty to
Passenger (Spot Fine)

For Guide to Red listing rules and FAQs: CLICK HERE


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USA The US Embassy does not issue any National Interest Exemption (NIE) form or For CLP bulletin about expired passports –
document to the traveling public for travel to the US. CLICK HERE
Further there is no requirement of a passenger to present NIE to the airline as
NIE approvals are processed electronically and shared with the CBP. For CLP bulletin giving exemptions to the
If you have any query regarding your eligibility to travel to USA, you may restrictions to travel to the US from India-
contact the US Customs Border Protection at CBP Information Center CLICK HERE
on e-mail https://help.cbp.gov or phone no. +1 202-325-8000.
Effective 26th Jan 2021, the center of Disease
Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Control and Prevention (USA)requires proof
Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019 of a negative COVID- 19 test or
- CLICK HERE documentation of having recovered from
Synopsis of proclamation as follows: COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from
Section 1. Suspension and Limitation on Entry. The entry into the United States, a foreign country to the United States.
as nonimmigrants, of noncitizens who were physically present within the Passengers entering the United States to
Republic of India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted present a Covid-19 negative test report,
entry into the United States is hereby suspended and limited subject to section taken within 72 hours of departure. Every
2 of this proclamation. passenger (2 years of age or older) must also
Sec. 5. Effective Date. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 fill an attestation form.
a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. This proclamation does not apply
to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that The order, passenger attestation
departed prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. i.e., form, and frequently asked questions can be
0931hrs IST of 04MAY2021 found here:
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- proof-
Sec. 2. Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry. negative-test.html
(a) Section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to: All passengers (2 years of age or older) must
(i) any lawful permanent resident of the United States; retain written or electronic documentation
(ii) any noncitizen national of the United States; reflecting the negative Qualifying Test result
(iii) any noncitizen who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful or
permanent resident; Documentation of Recovery presented to the
(iv) any noncitizen who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or airline and must also produce the same upon
lawful permanent resident, provided that the request to any U.S. Govt. official/health
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21; authority.
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USA (v) any noncitizen who is the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent A passenger has to ensure that the personal
(continued) resident, provided that both are unmarried and under the age of 21; identifiers (i.e., name and date of birth) on
(vi) any noncitizen who is the child, foster child, or ward of a the negative Qualifying Test result match the
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adoptee personal identifiers on the passenger’s
seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa passport or other travel documents. The test
classifications; performed was a viral test (i.e., A nucleic acid
any noncitizen traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a amplification test or a viral antigen test)
purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus; approved or authorized by the relevant
any noncitizen traveling as a nonimmigrant pursuant to a C-1, D, or C-1/D national authority for the detection of SARS-
nonimmigrant visa as a crew member or any noncitizen otherwise traveling to CoV-2.
the United States as air or sea crew; The test result sates “Negative, ““SARSCoV-2
any noncitizen RNA NOT DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2 ANTIGEN
seeking entry into or transiting the United States pursuant to one of the NOT DETECTED,” OR “COVID-
following visas: A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3 (as a foreign government official or immediate 19NOTDETECTED.” A test
family member of an official), E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the Marked “invalid” is not acceptable
employee’s immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through
NATO-4, or NATO-6 (or seeking to enter as a nonimmigrant in one of those Requirement/documentation for persons
NATO categories); or previously diagnosed with COVID-19 who
whose travel falls within the scope of section 11 of the United Nations remains asymptomatic after recovery can be
Headquarters Agreement; found here
any noncitizen who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or who is a spouse or https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-
child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces; proof-negative-test.html
any noncitizen whose entry would further important United States law Any passenger who fails to comply with the
enforcement objectives, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary requirements or willfully giving false or
of Homeland Security, or their respective designees, based on a recommendation misleading information may be subject
of the Attorney General or his designee; or to/result in applicable criminal penalties.
any noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by
the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees.
(b) Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to affect any individual’s
eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the regulations
issued pursuant to the legislation implementing the Convention Against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, consistent
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USA with the laws and regulations of the United States.
(continued)
Passengers who have transited or have been in certain countries in the past 14
days are not allowed to enter the USA. For details on above and latest updates
please refer to https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-
document- news/1580226297.htm

Indian citizens seeking to travel on outbound Air India flights to the US, on the
basis of their F1 visas, for higher studies may NOT be able to USA on the current
Air India repatriation flights under Mission Vande Bharat if:

1. For M category visa has less than 6months validity from the date of your
planned departure.
2. You are a new admission case, and have not as yet joined your educational
institution before the COVID- 19 outbreak. (Explanation: New admittees for the
2020 Fall term in US educational institutions are advised to consider deferring
travel to the US to a date closer to the opening date of their institution, subject
to local public health conditions.)
3. In the case of continuing students, who are making normal progress in their
course of study, and may have left the US to visit India before India's Lockdown
commenced, MUST check with their Designated School Officials to confirm the
school's operational status. Alternatively, they may obtain guidance on the
school’s policy for foreign students returning to the US. In such cases, students
MAY ONLY attempt to travel to the US with written documentary confirmation
that the school is open. Without such documentation, even if continuing students
have valid F or M visas, they may not be permitted to board an out bound flight.
(Explanation: This is necessary. As some schools may not currently allow
returning students to return to campus for an extended period of time)
Requirement for negative pre-departure COVID-19 test- KNOW MORE
Passenger Disclosure and attestation: KNOW MORE
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NOTICE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAFORPURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIRINDIA ANDAIRINDIA 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 in the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also be allowed.
3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN,
KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some categories,
namely Diplomats on Mission 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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