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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 this
regard.
Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional
Information
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
Austria Entry Requirements as on 10th June 2021. Know More

For FAQs, refer
https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-
Coronavirus/Coronavirus---Haeufig-gestellte-Fragen/FAQ-
Einreise-nach-Oesterreich.html
Updated as on 18th January 2022. 72 hours home quarantine for vaccinated international
Australia arrivals (and medically exempt), and children younger than
Travel restrictions are subject to change. Up to date 12 years.
information can be obtained from the Australian Border Force Private accommodation e.g., hotel or AirBnB is acceptable
website - www.abf.gov.au providing travellers do not share a bedroom and bathroom
One category or eligible travellers are immediate family with people outside traveling party, no access to shared
members of Australian citizens, permanent residents or New facilities, meals delivered to door. Anyone they are residing
Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia who do not hold with, must also comply with home quarantine for 72 hours.
an eligible visa. These travellers must provide proof of Travel to home quarantine via private cars, CPV, taxis (not
relationship before travel by submitting an exemption request public transport).
through the Travel Exemption Portal (accessible from the No onward travel is permitted.
ABF website www.abf.gov.au) Information about checking of vaccination certificates in
Australia- KNOW MORE
International passenger arrivals will now have the option of Passengers seeking advice on their verification of
completing a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on arrival and on day vaccination should visit
5-7, instead of a PCR test, and they will not be required to servicesaustralia.gov.au/covidvaccineproof for further
isolate. International arrivals who are symptomatic or return a information. Technical information on the security and
positive RAT are required to get a PCR test and isolate until eligibility is available from passports.gov.au.
the results are known.
For more details refer: NSW Health guidelines for recent The updated health determination on entry
fully vaccinated arrivals requirements underpins that the Manual Travel Declaration
For further information please refer to form has been approved.
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the International arrivals and aircrew testing requirements The manual travel declaration only needs to be completed
document or the Victorian Border Crossing Order available when the passenger has not completed an Australia Travel
via www.health.vic.gov.au/covid-19/pandemic-order-register. Declaration (ATD).
For update regarding Travel restrictions, refer The passenger does not need to complete both.
https://www.health.gov.au/news/chief-medical-officer- Also, any passenger who completes a manual travel
omicron-update-and-changes-to-international-travel- declaration should retain their completed form and be
arrangements ready to present it on arrival in Australia.
New regulations effective 12th January 2022 CLICK HERE
Health guidelines for fully vaccinated passengers KNOW Vaccination testing declaration for travel to Australia:
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‘Fully vaccinated’ eligible visa holders will be allowed to
travel to Australia without requiring an individual travel Travellers vaccinated overseas who do not have an ICVC
exemption. will need to present a foreign vaccination certificate that
Evidence of a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain meets all of the requirements outlined on the Australian
Reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior to scheduled Passport Office website.
departure is required for inbound travel to Australia.
The Australian Government advises travellers of country More information about Queensland’s Public Health
specific risks through Smartraveller at smartraveller.gov.au Directions, including questions and answers, can be found
Information on approved and recognised vaccines is on the Queensland Health website.
available at www.tga.gov.au
For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter For more information on travel restrictions
Australia, updates on exemptions, Individual exemptions refer https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/travel-restrictions
and conditions refer The self-isolation period will end after the person
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming- Australia undergoes a test for COVID-19 and is notified that the
It is a Queensland and Australian Government requirement result for the test is negative.
that all international passengers complete travel registration
documentation 72 hours in advance of their arrival to The change will also apply to fully vaccinated arrivals who
Australia. are currently self-isolating.
Australia considers you to be fully vaccinated 7days after All children under 12 years of age travelling to Australia will
you have completed a course, including a mixed dose, of a be treated as though they were fully vaccinated for the
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or purposes of travel arrangements.
recognised vaccine.
Travellers vaccinated in Australia will need to show airline
staff their International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
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(ICVC), either electronically or a printed copy.
Current vaccines and dosages accepted for the purposes of
travel are:
Two doses at least 14 days apart of:
· AstraZeneca Vaxzevria/ AstraZeneca Covishield
· Pfizer/Biontech Comirnaty
· Moderna Spikevax
· Sinovac Coronavac
· Bharat Covaxin
· Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (for 18–60 year olds)
Or one dose of:
· Johnson & Johnson/Janssen-Cilag COVID Vaccine.
Seven days must have passed since the final dose of
vaccine in a course of immunization for you to be considered
fully vaccinated.
Mixed doses count towards being fully vaccinated as long as
all vaccines are approved or recognised by the TGA.
Information on approved and recognised vaccines is
available on the TGA website at www.tga.gov.au.
Individuals who have received non-TGA approved or
recognised vaccines should not be certified as medically
contraindicated, and cannot be treated as vaccinated for the
purposes of their travel.
Bahrain Updated as on 11th January 2022

All entry procedures for the kingdom of Bahrain are Passengers age (below 6 years) - no quarantine and RT
available on the ministry of health's website: pcr testing requirements on arrival.
HEALTHALERT.GOV.BH Passengers age (6-12 years) - no quarantine
Vaccination Certificates issued in India are recognized by requirements.
the Kingdom of Bahrain Passengers are required to undergo a pcr test on arrival in
For more information please click Ministry of Health office Bahrain.
website below: Passengers age (above 12 years and fully vaccinated with
https://healthalert.gov.bh/en/category/entry-procedures- approved vaccine) - no quarantine requirements.
through-airport Passengers are required to undergo a pcr test on arrival in
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All passengers (age 6 years and above) are required to Bahrain.
present a negative PCR test certificate with QR code Passengers age (above 12 years and non - vaccinated) -
administered 72 hours before departure. Passengers are passengers are also required to undergo precautionary
required to undergo a pcr test on arrival in bahrain. quarantine for 10 days at their place of residence.
One pcr test will be required to be taken upon arrival, with a Passengers are required to undergo a pcr test on arrival in
cost of bhd 12. bahrain. All costs associated with mandatory testing and
A Negative RT PCR Test Certificate with QR Code quarantine are borne by the traveler.
(administered within 72 Hrs of International Departure) is
Mandatory for ALL Passengers of Age 6 Years and above, # One rt pcr test on arrival in Bahrain is applicable for all
whether Vaccinated / Non-Vaccinated Passengers. passengers of age 6 years and above. The RT PCR TEST
The Online Version of the RT-PCR Report has to be the is subject to a Fee of BHD 12, to be paid prior to arrival
same as physical PDF Report. through the official BeAware Bahrain App, through the
Fully Vaccinated Passengers is referring to those who have Bahrain eGovernment Portal on bh.bh/covidpay, or upon
completed 14 days after the second dose in a two-dose arrival at a designated airport kiosk, where card and cash
vaccination series (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc.) payments are accepted.
or completed 14 days after administration of a single dose for
single-dose vaccination series (e.g. Johnson & Johnson). It's preferred that passengers pay for the arrival Covid-19
Test in advance using BeAware Bahrain App or through
** Approved Vaccine refers to VACCINES APPROVED BY the Bahrain eGovernment Portal.
THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION. The Bahrain Immigration Authority is insisting on the
following Additional Requirements, for Passengers
travelling on a Valid Visit Visa/ eVisit Visa:
1. A Confirmed Return Ticket
2. Sufficient Funds to manage their stay in Bahrain (at
least BHD 300 or equivalent)
3. A Confirmed Hotel Reservation in Bahrain (for the period
of stay)
All costs associated with mandatory testing and quarantine

are borne by the traveler.
Update as on 03rd December 2021: CLICK HERE Effective from 1200 BST on 04 December 2021 until
Entry Regulations Into Bangladesh further notice,
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Bangladesh 1 Travelers completed full dose (single/double dose as 1) All incoming passengers originated / transited / visited
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 as passenger’s own expenses.
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 on quarantine, COVID positive passengers will be separated
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 their countries mentioned above.
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.
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
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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 29th December 2021 – Travellers must provide their contact and travel
Canada Fully vaccinated travellers may be chosen to undergo arrival information, quarantine plan and Covid -19 symptom self -
testing at the airport in Canada. assessment.
What you need to do before you arrive at the airport:
1. Pre-register for your arrival test with the testing provider for
your arrival airport. It can take up 14 days quarantine upon arrival
to 15 minutes to register on site or you can pre-register now
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in just a few minutes. Travelers must show their ArriveCAN receipt when
To pre-register, visit Create an account for arrival testing. seeking entry into Canada
2. Submit mandatory information in the ArriveCAN mobile app
or web-based version. For more All air travelers, with some exceptions, will be required to
information or if you need help, visit Canada.ca/ArriveCAN. take a COVID-19 molecular test at the airport when they
Reminder: Use the same email address to register for your arrive in Canada and another one toward the end of their
test and to create your ArriveCAN account. 14-day quarantine period. With limited exceptions, air
To find out more, visit travel.gc.ca travelers, will also be required to have a prior
Updated as on 16th December 2021- reservation, at their own cost, for a 3- night stay in a
Effective December 1,2021, foreign nationals who have been government-authorized hotel, while they await the results
in any of the following countries within the previous 14 days of their arrival test. If the traveler fails to comply with this
will not be permitted entry into Canada: requirement, they will be liable for a fine.
 Botswana
 Egypt; Please refer to the following website for details:
 Eswatini; https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/flying
 Lesotho;
 Malawi; Presently only Genestrings Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. at
 Mozambique; the Delhi Airport is authorized for RTPCR tests.
 Namibia;
 Nigeria; Before boarding an aircraft for a flight between two
 South Africa; and points in Canada or a flight to Canada departing from
 Zimbabwe. any other country, every person must confirm to the
private operator or air carrier operating the flight that
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and people with they understand that they may be subject to a measure
status under the Indian Act, regardless of their vaccination to prevent the spread of COVID-19 taken by the
status or having had a previous history of testing positive for provincial or territorial government with jurisdiction
COVID-19, who have been in any of these 10 countries in the where the destination aerodrome for that flight is
previous 14 days, will be subject to enhanced pre-entry and located or by the federal government.
arrival testing, screening, and quarantine measures.
CLICK HERE for Government of Canada’s new measures to On arrival, passengers may be subjected to measures
address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern. to prevent the spread of COVID-19 taken by the
Passengers eligible to enter Canada and travelling on direct provincial or territorial government with jurisdiction
India-Canada flights must: where the destination aerodrome for that flight is
 obtain a pre-departure negative COVID-19 molecular located or by the federal government. Passengers may
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test result from the Genestrings Laboratory, located be liable to a fine if this requirement applies to them
above the metro station in the Airport Connect Building and they fail to comply with it.
(ACB) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi It is suggested that travellers pre-register for an on-arrival
 perform this test within 18 hours before their scheduled COVID-19 molecular test in advance of landing in Canada
departure to avoid lengthy lines and delays in processing.
 present the test report with a QR code issued by this The following links can be used to pre-register for on-
laboratory to the airline before boarding arrival tests.
Alternatively, travellers who have previously tested positive Toronto – Billy Bishop (YTZ) - Switch Health
for COVID-19 can present a positive molecular test issued by Toronto – Pearson (YYZ) – Switch Health
a certified laboratory in India. The date of collection must
have been between 14 and 180 days before their scheduled
departure to Canada. Vancouver (YVR) – LifeLabs
Boarding will be refused to any traveller who’s unable to
meet these requirements.
Indirect flights For more travel information, refer the links below:
Passengers who travel from India to Canada via an indirect https://www.canada.ca/en/public-
route still need to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/fully-
molecular test result from a third country before continuing vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada-covid-19.html
their journey to Canada.
Note the following: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-
 certain countries don’t allow entry or transit of health/services/publications/diseases-
passengers arriving from India or of passengers who conditions/unvaccinated-travellers-entering-canada-covid-
have previously tested positive for COVID-19 19.html
 COVID-19 testing for passengers in transit might not
be available in all international airports or third
countries
 if you test positive during transit, you may face local
quarantine regulations or be returned to your point of
departure
Procedure for Transit passengers(via Delhi) traveling to
Canada -
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RT-PCR negative test result with a QR code should be on a
specimen collected no more than 18 hours before the
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scheduled departure.
Changes in exempt travellers effective 30/11/2021: KNOW
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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.
All passengers 5years of age or older are required to provide
proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result.
If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has recovered, but is
still testing positive, they will be permitted to board with a
positive test result providing it was administered at least 14
days but not more than 90 days from the scheduled departure
of a flight to Canada.
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Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be
presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada.
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 -
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.
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 allowed The health code status and the declaration of health status
to enter China with no need for applying for new visas. will be checked before boarding.
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
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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 14th December 2021 Passenger Forms: Each passenger must complete the
 Passengers aged 12 years or more must present a following three mandatory forms, either in English or
negative virological screening (PCR) or antigenic test French.
taken less than 48 hours prior to boarding;
 Passengers not fully vaccinated must present a Travel Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) which are to be
Certificate giving a compelling reason for travel; filled-in on the EU PLF portal at https://app.euplf.eu
 All passengers must present a sworn statement certifying
the absence of COVID-19 symptoms and any contact with International Travel Certificate to Mainland France Form:
a confirmed case of COVID-19; sworn commitment to take To be filled in Duplicate (One copy to be handed over to
an antigenic test or biological examination that may be Air India, at departure airport and second copy to be
conducted on arrival in metropolitan France; sworn submitted at immigration counter, Paris Airport)
commitment to self-isolate for seven days for non-
vaccinated and another sworn commitment to take a Sworn Statement of Absence of COVID-19 Symptoms and
biological virological screening test (PCR) at the end of the of Contact with Confirmed Cases Form: To be submitted at
isolation for non-vaccinated; immigration counter, Paris airport.
 All passengers must fill a digital Passenger Locator Form if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival in France,
on https://app.euplf.eu (paper Passenger Locator Form you will be quarantined or placed and kept in isolation by
can also be used and same will be collected by cabin crew the prefect.
during flight
Holders of "talent passports", students and researchers fall A supporting document proving the address of the
under the list of compelling reasons allowing them to travel to residence or appropriate accommodation (hotel or similar),
France. Travel certificate to metropolitan France, sworn statement
Travel requirements if you are vaccinated – 1) proof of to abide by the rules for entry (above 11 years) is
vaccination status required.
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
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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.
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
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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
and prove that they live in the same household by
vaccinated or recovered - also obliged to quarantine for 5
presenting, for example, a rental contract, an entry in their
days after returning from a high-risk area or for 14 days after ID card/passport, a certificate of address, or a utility bill
returning from an area of variants of concern. addressed to them (e.g., an electricity, gas, water,
 Testing requirements if not vaccinated or recovered when internet or telephone bill).
returning from high-risk areas or non-risk areas:
Antigen testing with the sample taken max. 48h before entry For more information on the recognition of diagnostic tests
into Germany or PCR testing with a sample taken max. 48h for SARS-CoV-2 for persons arriving in Germany from risk
before departure of the flight. 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
Travel restrictions for Germany: KNOW MORE 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
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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 cov-2 prior to check - in. A vaccination certificate or a proof
International risk area, high incidence area and area of virus of recovery of sars-cov-2 will not be accepted.
variant of concern definition: www.rki.de/covid-19- Mandatory sars-cov-2 testing does not apply for children
risikogebiete younger than six years.
Substitute registration form: www.rki.de/covid-19- Entry registration: passengers who intend to enter
ersatzmitteilung Germany must register electronically. Use of digital online
Passenger’s receipt of successful electronic registration or procedure is strongly advised.
Substitute Paper registration in case of Dysfunction of Digital
Platform will be checked against ID card or equivalent prior to
Boarding.
Update as on 07th January 2022-
Hong Kong All inbound passengers must provide confirmation
With effect from 0.00am (Hong Kong time) on 08 th January in English or Chinese of room reservation in a Designated
2022, fights from Australia, Canada, France, India Pakistan, Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong for
Philippines, United Kingdom and USA are suspended not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival in
tentatively for 14 days (up to 21st January 2022). Hong Kong
Passengers who have stayed in the above 8 countries for
more than 2 hours on the scheduled day of departure or Compulsory Quarantine of 21 days in listed Hotel booked /
during the 21 days before that day (the 21-day period) , will isolation and treatment in Hospital based on the result of
be restricted for boarding passenger flights to Hong Kong . mandated COVID -19 Test conducted on arrival at Hong
Kong
Updated as on 21st December 2021 For details refer: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-
Refer link below for a new update for travel to Hong Kong as travel.html
announced on 20th December 2021.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202112/20/P20211220009 Passengers are requested to ensure online submission of
64.htm?fontSize=1 ‘Health & Quarantine Declaration’ before landing at Hong
Update effective 08th September 2021 – KNOW MORE Kong through the
Information
HKSAR residents / HKG Passport holders/HKG ID Card following link
Holders, with valid visa are permitted entry. All arrival https://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf
passengers are required to comply with conditions as
specified in Cap599H. For details refer the following link Foreign Domestic Helpers ( FDH) from group A countries
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html ,who have received Vaccination in India, must be in
possession of room confirmation in a Designated
All Passengers must provide following documentary proof: Quarantine facility for Domestic helpers (Rambler
Garden Hotel, Marriot Hong Kong Sha Tin and Penny Bay
1. All passengers (including infants) boarding flights to Hong quarantine Centre ), only then would they be allowed to
Kong on or after 0.00a.m on 24th December 2021 (HKT-Time) board for Hong Kong.
shall present Negative result proof of PCR test for COVID-19 Please refer to the
with specimen collected within 48 hours before the scheduled link https://www.fdh.labour.gov.hk/en/home.html for more
time of departure of flight to Hong Kong. details
All passengers (including infants) must provide a Negative

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
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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
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 21 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.
Information
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
-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
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https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-
terkini-kebijakan- imigrasi-terkait-covid-19
Israel Updated as on 18th January 2022 All non Israeli passengers including recovered and
The following categories of passengers are allowed to enter vaccinated passengers will have to undergo mandatory
Israel: institutional quarantine/isolation on arrival at Tel Aviv.
All Passengers will be subject to self paid Covid-19 test
1. Israeli Citizens on arrival. Charges are reduced, if booked in
a. Are allowed to enter/return to Israel. advance. Passengers are advised to pre-register for this
b. Israeli Citizens may be granted entry to Israel even if un- on the following link https://testngo.femi.com/en/sign-in
vaccinated and non-infected The vaccines approved for travel into Israel:
2.1 Moderna
c. green status: “you may board the flight to Israel” 2.2 Pfizer
2.3 Johnson & Johnson – Janssen
2.4 AstraZeneca
2.5 Covishield
2. Foreign citizens who are not required to have an entry visa 2.6 Sinopharm
to Israel 2.7 Sinovac
2.8 SputniK-V, Following the reservations set forth in
a. Holding a valid vaccination certificate with two or more Section 3.4 below.
vaccinations (period from last vaccination is more than 14 3. Vaccination and recovery protocol approved by
days and under 180 days). ) or recovered holding a certificate the Ministry of Health
of recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry Of 3.1 Foreigners vaccinated with Pfizer / Moderna /
Health’s systems in Israel (no more than 180 days from their AstraZeneca / Sinovac or Sinopharm:
recovery date) 3.1.1. Received two vaccine shots; 14 days or more
b. Arriving from Non- RED/High-risk country, passed since their second vaccine upon entry to Israel (but
no more than 180 days upon leaving Israel).
c. Foreign citizens who are not required to have an entry visa 3.1.2. Received the booster vaccine dose; 14 days or more
to Israel may board the flight only with green status: “you passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
may board the flight to Israel” 3.2 Foreigners vaccinated with Janssen's vaccine:
Post arrival Covid19 test 3.2.1. 14 days or more passed since the vaccination date
upon entry to Israel (but no more than 180 days upon
3. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa to leaving Israel).
Israel and hold a valid A1-A5 visa 3.2.2. Received a booster dose, and 14 days or more
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passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
a. Holding a valid vaccination certificate with two or more 3.3 Foreigners presenting a reference that the Israeli
vaccinations (period from last vaccination is more than 14 MOH systems can digitally authenticate,[1] to a positive
days and under 180 days). ) or recovered holding a certificate result in a NAAT (Molecular test resembling PCR)
of recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry Of 3.3.1. 11 days or more have passed since the test upon
Health’s systems in Israel (no more than 180 days from their entry to Israel (but no more than 190 days upon leaving
recovery date) Israel).
b. Holders of Visa A1-A5 are ALLOWED to travel to TLV in 3.3.2 Received in addition at least one dose of the
case arriving from RED/High-risk country, as long as they are vaccines approved by the WHO (in this case, time span
vaccinated according to the Israeli law and sequence of events is inconsequential)
c. Red Status: Boarding permitted conditional on presenting 3.4. Foreigners vaccinated with Sputnik, as of 15.11.21,
appropriate documentation. green status: “you may board the and subject to a positive Serologist test result in Israel (will
flight to Israel” remain in isolation until a positive result is obtained).
3.4.1 .Received two vaccine shots, and 14 days or more
passed since their second shot upon entry to Israel (but no
4. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa to more than 180 days upon leaving Israel).
Israel and hold a valid B1, B3, B4 visa 3.4.2. Received the booster vaccine dose, and 14 days or
a. Holding a valid vaccination certificate with two or more more passed since their booster shot upon entry to Israel.
vaccinations (period from last vaccination is more than 14 Additionally :-
days and under 180 days). ) or recovered holding a certificate 4.6. For those vaccinated with Sputnik vaccines only -
of recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry Of performing a serological test at Ben Gurion Airport;
Health’s systems in Israel (no more than 180 days from their isolation until a positive test result is obtained (In addition
recovery date) to isolation until a negative result is obtained for the PCR
b. Holders of Visa B1, B3, B4 are NOT ALLOWED to travel to test taken upon landing).
TLV in case arriving from RED/High risk country. For the list of countries that issue certificates that the
Israeli MOH systems can digitally
c. Red Status: Boarding permitted conditional on presenting authenticate: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-
appropriate documentation. green status: “you may board the eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-
flight to Israel” europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
FOR HIGH COVID-19 RISK STATE (RED COUNTRIES) LIST
VISIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH
5. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa to WEBSITE: HTTPS://CORONA.HEALTH.GOV.IL/EN/COUNTR
Israel and hold a valid B2 visa Y-STATUS
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a. Holding a valid vaccination certificate with two or more
vaccinations (period from last vaccination is more than 14
days and under 180 days). ) or recovered holding a certificate
of recovery that can be digitally verified in the Ministry Of
Health’s systems in Israel (no more than 180 days from their
recovery date)
b. Holders of Visa B2 are NOT ALLOWED to travel to TLV in
case arriving from RED/High-risk country.
c. Foreign citizens holding B2 visas may board the flight only

with green status: “you may board the flight to Israel”
6. Foreign citizens who are required to have an entry visa to

Israel and hold a special authorization letter from the Ministry
Of Foreign Affairs OR
the Population And Immigration Authority

a. Are allowed to enter Israel without any vaccination
certificate.
b. The letter must be issued on/after the 28th of November
2021
c. Red Status: Boarding permitted only to holders of special

permits, residents conditional on presenting appropriate
documentation. green status: “you may board the flight to
Israel”
7. Foreign citizens holding a Diplomatic Passport

a. Are allowed to enter Israel without any vaccination
certificate or special permission.
b. Diplomatic passport holders may board the flight with any

status: a. Green status: “you may board the flight to Israel”
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In Addition to above :-
1. ALL passengers – Israelis and Non-Israelis, travelling to

Israel must fill out and submit the online Israel Entry
Statement Form through the Israeli Ministry of Health website
within 48 hours prior to Schedule Time of Departure.
https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-covid19
2. All passengers entering to Israel (if they have stayed in a

territory outside of Israel for more than 72 hours) must
present a medical report/certificate indicating a negative test
result for COVID19. The test must be one of the following:
a. RT- PCR test – conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled

time of departure (from the first point of departure)
b. Rapid Antigen test – conducted within 24 hours of the
scheduled time of departure (from the first point of departure)
The test should be administrated by a certified sampler (not a
home test kit)
c.Those infected and recovered who can present airline with
a positive test result on a PCR test taken less than 3 months
before the day of air travel, provided that at least 11 days
pass from the testing day.
Only those with a negative test result will be permitted to

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

This requirement applies to all passengers, including
vaccinated and recovered persons.
4. All passengers arriving in Israel from abroad must go into

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isolation. The duration of the isolation is determined by the
country the passenger arrives from, and his vaccination or
recovery status.
5. Foreign citizens who are vaccinated with the Sputnik

vaccine must also take a serologic test at the airport, in
addition to the PCR test
6. Transit services in Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport are temporarily

suspended.
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 -
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/border_closing_coro
navirus_14062020
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
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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
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
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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
waived depending on the case.
See the Exemptions section for more information.
Updated as on 17TH January 2022 3 nights hotel quarantine and 07 nights home quarantine
Japan Update as on 17th January 2022 – CLICK HERE for passengers from India.
For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE
Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE
Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE
Written pledge – KNOW
MORE
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
hours before travel. However self-isolation is must for 10
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 All passengers arriving into Kenya through any point of days upon arrival.
entry must have a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination. All travelers (children) below the age of 5 years will be
Travellers below the age of eighteen (18) years are exempt exempted from COVID-19 negative PCR test to enter
from this requirement. Kenya
List of approved States whose travelers are exempted
 All passengers coming to Kenya must be in possession of from quarantine can be accessed in the KCAA website:
a valid COVID-19 negative PCR test certificate conducted https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine- exempted states
within 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya must
entry. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt complete online Ministry of Health Travelers Heath
from this requirement. Surveillance online form and obtain the QR code. Refer
https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
 Operating crew are exempt from the COVID-19 test when
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.
 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
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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 05th January 2022 Home quarantine is applied for (10) days after arriving in
Travellers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate Kuwait with the possibility of finishing the quarantine period
within (72) hours from the time of travel will be allowed to before, in the event a PCR examination is performed at
travel to the State of Kuwait effective 04th January 2022. least 72 hours after arrival time, confirming that they are
free from the virus.
Anyone who has spent (9) months receiving the completed Children under the age of 6 years are exempted from PCR
and approved dose of the Corona Virus vaccine in Kuwait Test requirement. Medical staff-- home quarantine.
must be considered incomplete unless they receive the Administrative staff:
booster dose (activation) of approved vaccines (as of Sunday, (non-vaccinated) --institutional quarantine. (Vaccinated) --
02 January 2022). home quarantine.
List of approved vaccines in the state of Kuwait:-
Download Immune App with (Green Status), it should be 1. Pfizer (BioNTech)
Green Status in Mobile Id App and check below details: 2. Moderna
a. Name & Passport number matching to travel passport. 3. Oxford ( AstraZeneca)
b. Type of Vaccination received. Johnson and Johnson
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
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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)
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
Malaysia Chennai
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f. Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV) / Approved Pass of EP /
RP-T
/ PVP / LTSVP
Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV)/ Approved Pass of dependents
including maids to RP-T / EP.
Updated as on 29th December 2021

Male Precautionary measures against Novel Coronavirus issued by Tourists are allowed only in HPA approved secluded
the MALDIVES CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, Republic of resorts.
Maldives- CLICK HERE
a) For Work Permit holders. Tourists having booking in the resorts for their entire
Please visit the below mentioned website link which will provide stay having return ticket and sufficient funds only will be
information on obtaining necessary approval for travel and allowed to travel. Passengers having booking in
guidelines on mandatory quarantine requirements for Work hotels/guest house situated in the inhabitant islands are
Permit holders from South Asian countries. not allowed.
https://covid19.health.gov.mv/quarantine-guidelines-for-work-
permit-holders- travelling-from-south-asia Entry of Work Permit Holders to Maldives is suspended
Further visit link: https://xpat.egov.mv and click ''Work Permit until further notice.
Verification" and follow the instructions to check the Ministry of Tourism Circular CLICK HERE
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 from15th 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
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All passengers permitted to travel to Mauritius shall undertake
a Covid-19 PCR test valid for 5 days prior to departure and the
test results shall be negative
Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the

Myanmar Republic of India and travelers who had visited India 21 days quarantine
during the last 14 days.
Passengers are given a choice of hotel stay (payable) or
Foreign nationals not permitted Government arranged centers
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter

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
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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 formOnline available at the website of
dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) CCMC, Nepal (ccmc.gov.np)
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
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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
a valid visa for India since the flight is presently operating
under the Air Bubble agreement and airline can accept
passengers only to Delhi.
Foreign nationals are not permitted.
New All arriving passengers to undergo a 14 days managed
Zealand Following categories of people are permitted to enter New isolation or quarantine as per health authority’s
Zealand: requirement.
- 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 for: requirement for all passengers.
a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign
nationals destined for Africa and transiting through All passengers to undergo 7-day self-isolation
Nigeria or spouses of these persons, whether /Quarantine and follow the procedures advised by the health
accompanying or otherwise. authorities.
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.
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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.
Update as on 26th December 2021. Institutional quarantine will continue to be applied,
Oman until further notice, to all arrivals (including Omani
Below are the updated requirements for passengers traveling
to Oman Citizens) from Iraq and Iran.
All passengers arriving to the Sultanate that
1) Receiving two doses of the approved vaccine is required to present a pre-travel negative result COVID-19
enter the Sultanate of Oman for the above 18 years old of PCR test (with QR Code) are exempted from
non-Omani Passengers. quarantine
2) Entry to Sultanate of Oman is only permitted for those who Omani citizens and their families and Residents
present a certificate of negative COVID-19 PCR test, working in the Sultanate in public or private units and
provided that the test was conducted by not later than 72 with valid residency who are not vaccinated in
hours prior to arrival, excluding passengers who booked the accordance with item (3) of this circular are allowed
test on arrival, prior to the issuance of this circular and the to return to the Sultanate and subject to the health
arrival date does not exceed 72 hours from the time of the requirements issued before
circular.
1st September 2021
3) The ban of travel from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,
Diplomats working in the foreign diplomatic missions
Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique is cancelled.
accredited to the Sultanate and visitor diplomats are
exempted from the registration in
4) This decision is effective immediately until 31st January
https://covid19.emushrif.om/ and from the COVID-RT-PCR
2022.
test.
Citizens of the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE when are
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travelling between the two countries shall present the
registration certificate in (https://covid19.emushrif.om/)
with upload of a covid-19 vaccination certificate as
approved in the Sultanate of Oman and a negative result of
COVID- 19 PCR test conducted within fourteen (14) days
prior to the scheduled time of arrival in the Sultanate of
Oman.
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All Omani citizens, residents of Oman, visa holders of Oman,
those who do not require a visa to travel to Oman, and those
who do not require a visa to travel to Oman, and those who
can obtain a visa upon arrival are allowed to enter the
Sultanate in accordance with the pre-COVID system.
Vaccine Certificate for two shots (or one shot is approved by
the Health Authorities of the Sultanate) with QR Code to be
presented before departing to Oman. The vaccines are -
Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covishield
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
fourteen (14) days ahead of the estimated arrival time are
exempted to travel to Oman without quarantine.
All passengers arriving to the Sultanate without holding a
negative COVID-19 PCR test are subject to a COVID-19 PCR
test upon arrival where the traveler shall be required to enter
mandatory quarantine with electronic tracking bracelet until a
negative PCR test result is received.
Before boarding the aircraft, all passengers arriving to the
Sultanate, are required to complete pre-registration via
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https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel and to upload the
vaccine certificate as well as the COVID-19 PCR certificate,
both containing QR Codes.
If the passenger prefers to conduct the COVID-19 PCR test
upon 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
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-Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” #
-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 17th December 2021 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
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mandatory pre-travel PCR test as mentioned above, and in day if the result is negative.
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
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six months. The travel document of the companion should be hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days for those
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.
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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 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
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And similarly, traffic carried to/from Russia shall comprise of
passengers originating rom/destined for INDIA only.
Update as on 06th January 2022 – Institutional Quarantine Packages are available through Air
Saudi Must ensure that arriving non-citizen travelers hold (PCR) test India Website under Special Offer TAB “Saudi Arabia
Arabia(KSA) certificates with a negative result taken within 72 Hours Quarantine Packages”.
before travelling to the Kingdom, issued by one of the a) A negative RTPCR test must be provided for a sample
approved centers in the countries from which they are taken within 72Hrs before coming to the kingdom.
coming. (children below the age of 8 yrs are exempted)
2. Must ensure that the non-citizen travelers coming to the
Kingdom provide proof that they have successfully completed b) Fully vaccinated traveler must confirm their Immune
registration at "Arrival Registration" platform before leaving to status through their “Tawakalna Mobile Application”
the Kingdom. (Vaccine Certificate and Health Passport) that the
3. Must ensure that the travelers who are subject to passenger has taken two doses of vaccine from Saudi
institutional Quarantine procedures carry proof of their Arabia prior to check-in.
reservation in institutional quarantine packages or in c) IMMUNE and Non-immune guests (except Saudi
employment institutional quarantine facilities. Citizens) must fill out the Registration Immunization
Children below the age of 12, accompanying Tourist Visa Information Form before traveling to the Kingdom through
holders, are allowed to enter the Kingdom without quarantine the following dedicated
requirements if such quarantine requirements are not applied website: https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home
to the person(s) with whom the children are accompanying. to allow them to register their immunization data which
However, all travelers must adhere to the precautionary and will enable them to use TAWAKKALNA App.
preventive measures, as well as the approved Coviod-19 Travelers holding work visa / Residency Permit are allowed
protocols prevailing in the Kingdom. to travel with Institutional Quarantine Facilities Reservation
Updated as on 08th December2021 approved by Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and
For Saudi Citizens Non-Vaccinated - PCR test not required Housing having proof of confirmed booking with QR Code.
Home Quarantine for 05 Days and Covd-19 test on the 5th
Day.
Vaccinated Saudi Citizens: No procedure is applied
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
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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
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
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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 29th December 2021 All VTL travellers entering Singapore after 2 Dec 2021
Overview of requirements and process: CLICK HERE 1559 hours (GMT) will be required to undergo a supervised
For Travel checklist: CLICK HERE self-swab ART on Days 3 and 7 of their arrival, where their
For FAQs: CLICK HERE day of arrival is counted as Day 1. Travellers must undergo
Register and pre-pay for on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test the supervised self-swab ART at a Quick Test Centre.
on https://safetravel.changiairport.com/arrivalswabtest/ More details on their exact test dates and booking links for
Update on Border measures for Travelers dated 23rd the test appointment will be provided after arrival in
October 2021: CLICK HERE Singapore.
Accepted Proofs of Vaccination Status for SINGAPORE For queries refer Singapore Ministry of Health FAQs at
KNOW MORE https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid 19/FAQs
Vaccination as entry requirement for long-term pass holders For more information on Singapore’s entry requirements,
KNOW MORE refer to the Immigration and
For Covid 19 pre-departure test requirements for passengers: Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website:
CLICK HERE https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- 19
Vaccination Requirement for Work Pass Holders and their A passenger entering Singapore must comply with
Dependants --- CLICK HERE Singapore’s public health and immigration
Please note that RT PCR test certificate is still required for requirements as specified by the Immigration and
Work Pass Holders and their Dependants. Checkpoints Authority on its website at
Please refer for more updates: https://www.moh.gov.sg/news- safetravel.ica.gov.sg.
highlights/details/update-on-local-situation-and-changes-to- For additional information refer
align-border-measures-with-domestic-protocols https://safetravel.changiairport.com
Transit/Transfer passengers are not permitted to travel
through Singapore. VBM Flights Requirement as below:
“Vaccinated Travel Lane” or “VTL” means the scheme [1] Valid VISA
known as the Vaccinated Travel Lane established by the [2] Approval Letter of Entry
Singapore Government to allow a fully vaccinated passenger [3] RT-PCR/ART within 48 Hours
to enter Singapore from a VTL country on a VTL flight subject [4] Ensure pax submitted Online submission of SG Arrival
to conditions, including those relating to self isolation on Card
arrival and testing for COVID-19 VTL Flights Requirement as below
and “VTL passenger” means a passenger who seeks to gain [1] Valid VISA
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entry into Singapore under the VTL. [2] VTP (Vaccinated Travel Pass)
As per regulations which comes into effect from 28 [3] RT-PCR/ART within 48 Hours
November 2021, 1559 hours (Singapore time) INDIA has [4] Ensure pax submitted Online submission of SG Arrival
been specified as VTL country. Card
Useful links: (VTP- Exempted for Singapore Citizens and PR holder but
Overview: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and- Vaccinated 14 days prior to departure
process and carry a Vaccinated certificate)
Checklist: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/travel-checklist VBM passengers will undergo 10 days quarantine on
FAQs: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/faq arrival in Singapore
Student’s Pass Holders with manually issued Approval VTL passengers - No quarantine at Singapore.
Letters for Entry (ALEs) would be accepted, even if their ALE The vaccination certificate for Work Pass holders who
information cannot be found in the SafeTravel website’s are not travelling under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (Air)
enquiry module can be in any electronic or physical form. There is no
(https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO/safeTravel/enquiry). requirement that the certificate needs to be verifiable with a
Such travellers will also receive an email from the Ministry QR code. For instance, the COVID-19 vaccination card
of Education (MOE), which states that their ALE has been issued by the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) is an
manually issued. This email will suffice as verification that the accepted form of vaccination.
ALE is legitimate.
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 Updated as on 18th January 2022 Quarantine (for 2-10 days depending on departing
Korea Passengers from South Africa, Botswana, Lesoto, Namibia, country or visa status) is required for
Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana,
and Zambia having short term visas are not allowed to enter  - Foreign nationals with short-term visas (B-1, B-
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from midnight on 7th January to 3rd February 2022. 2, C-1, C-3, C-4, or G-1 visa)
Restrictions on boarding as below.  - All travelers, regardless of nationality or visa
1. All inbound travelers from Africa outside the above nine type, arriving from countries with high infection rate*
countries will be quarantined for 10 days after the first day of (*List of countries subject to change. Updated list
diagnostic tests at temporary living facilities. available at www.kdca.go.kr)
2. Foreigners who have stayed in the above nine countries
within 14 days are not allowed to enter and transit.This does  - All travelers, regardless of nationality or visa
not apply to: type, with an invalid documentation of negative COVID-
- nationals and residents of Korea (Rep.); 19 test result
- passengers with a diplomatic or official passport;  Home Quarantine is required for： - Korean and foreign
- passengers with an A1, A2 and A3 visa. nationals with visas other than those mentioned above.
FAQs about RTPCR test requirements for travel : CLICK
HERE Arriving travelers subject to facility quarantine need to
Conditions for travel: complete and submit the consent form. Failure to submit
- Submit a PCR negative confirmation issued within 48 this form or agree with all categories below may lead to
hours of departure and enter the country. denial of entry to the Republic of Korea in accordance
- Additional diagnostic tests will be conducted at the self- with the Immigration Act, Quarantine Act, etc. All
governing public health center within 1 day from the date of passengers must hold valid visas according to the
entry existing procedure.
and within 6 to 7 days of entry (2 times in total).
How to apply for quarantine exemption All Korean Nationals & Long-Term Residence holders are
1. Visit overseas missions or apply on an e-mail. also required to submit the RTPCR Negative Report & on
2. Consular civil petition, 24 o'clock quarantine exemption arrival will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST Quarantine
application exemptions can be issued if there is a lineal ascendant or
(https://consul.mofa.go.kr/cipp/0200/selectCIPP0200.do) descendant in Korea. (Refer to the information below)
Documents to be submitted (Humanitarian reasons: Overseas diplomatic missions and

1. A copy of passport. consular complaints 24hrs online and issued)
2. Application for issuance of quarantine exemption (new - The lineal ascendant and descendant of the spouse, and
form): Form-1 (front), Form-2 consent for quarantine attending the funeral of the siblings.
exemption, Form-3 pledge. - When entering the country with the remains of a dead
person from abroad,
3. Family relationship certificate (valid period: 3 months): - When a person (including foreigners) who has completed
confirmation of spouse and lineal ascendant and descendant vaccination approved for emergency use by WHO
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4. Certificate of completion of vaccination: Issued by COWIN (recommended number of vaccines)
or Arogya Setu and has passed two weeks, visits the spouse living in
5. Copy of registration documents at the time of vaccination: Korea, or the lineal ascendant of himself or his spouse.
Adhaar card or pan card, etc. (If it is a passport number, it is * WHO Emergency Use Approval Vaccines: Pfizer,
omitted) Janssen, Moderna, AstraZeneca (including Covishield),
6. Flight ticket: If there is no E-ticket, attachment of Sinopharm, Sinovac
commitment-related matters such as INVOICE (flight name, Details of the application for quarantine exemption for
departure-arrival time, etc.) those who have completed overseas vaccination---
The criteria for quarantine exemption for those who have
For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr completed overseas vaccinations are limited to those who
USER MANUAL FOR SELF-QUARANTINE SAFETY have applied for quarantine exemption two weeks after
PROTECTION APP: CLICK HERE vaccination in the same country.
Documents to submit at Quarantine desk: KNOW MORE The scope of immediate family members residing in Korea
Passengers must install the 'self-quarantine safety protection is limited to the direct succession of spouses, themselves,
mobile app' found at https://tinyurl.com/m9fcz6dc and spouses (including remarried parents) and direct
Passengers are not allowed to transit through Korea (Rep.) descendants (including sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, etc.)
for more than 24 hours. (without brothers and sisters)
- Check your immediate family through your family
relationship certificate.
- If the applicant is a foreigner, confirmation is made
through the marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.
of the family and applicant residing in Korea.
- If the immediate family residing in Korea is a foreigner
staying for a long time, confirmation with the alien
registration card.
- Disapproved if the immediate family residing in Korea is a
short-term foreigner or an illegal foreigner.
- Please contact the overseas mission separately for the
application form for isolation exemption, the family
relationship document, and the pledge.)
- Children under the age of 6 are exempt from quarantine
(required to issue an application for an isolation certificate)
but teenagers over the age of 18 are not exempt from
quarantine if they do not have a vaccination certificate.
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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.
Mandatory filling of Online Health Declaration Forms by
Sri Lanka Passengers effective 1st January 2022. The online Health  The maximum permitted transit time for
Declaration forms can be accessed at passengers with an onward confirmed connection at
https://airport.lk/index Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is 16 hours.
 https://www.caa.lk/en-special-notices-covid19
Changes in above link effective 30Nov2021 in REV 3
Updated as on 10 Dec 2021 ,Edition 3 of SD020
All passengers (except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) Note -
arriving in Sri Lanka must have an appropriate  The changes made in this document are highlighted
“valid visa" which has been issued by with a thick vertical bar on the right-hand side.
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The Department of immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka  An Online Health Declaration form
prior to their departure. Effective 01Jan2022 it is mandatory to fill the Online
As per directive from the Department of Immigration & Health Declaration form individually and upload the
emigration it is advisable to obtain the Online ETA by the relevant documents(Vaccination record, COVID 19
Tourists prior to their arrival to avoid unnecessary delays at negative test report, Data page of the passport etc prior to
the airport. boarding.
 On Arrival ETA service can be obtained by the fully They should arrive with the QR code (in mobile phone or
vaccinated Tourists only. hard copy)issued to them .
 Pre-Departure Negative COVID-19 Test Report to be
done by Travellers into Sri Lanka . (Boarding will not be  All passengers except Sri Lankan nationals and
allowed unless complied with) Dual citizenship holders are
a) Applicable to all travellers into Sri Lanka of 12 years and a required to fill the Arrival cards.
bove in age  For tourism please refer to
b) The PCR Test Result (Negative) shall be in English or a C https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain
ertified Translation of the Document/Test Report with
the Original.
c) All Travellers shall have a PCR Test done within 72hrs
prior to departure
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;
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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 18th January 2022
Thailand Effective 1st December 2021, Travel into Thailand from Passengers or permissible persons will be subject to
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho Malawi, Mozambique, applicable disease control measures.
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe is banned.
The Thai Government has declared exemption from From 1st November 2021,Travelers should plan trip in
quarantine for travellers from India. advance and register on Thailand pass
1. Exemption from Quarantine (EQ)On 21 October 2021, website(https://tp.consular.go.th/) at least 7days before
Thailand introduced "Exemption from quarantine" as a new date of departure.
scheme for travellers entering Thailand from 1 November 7 days of ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine)/AQ for fully
onwards. vaccinated traveller. The traveller should have completed
The travellers will be permitted as a person (both Thai and full vaccination 14 days prior to departure.
non-Thai national) entering the Kingdom of Thailand for the 10 days for unvaccinated or incomplete vaccinated
benefit of the economy in conjunction with public health traveller. Not applicable to children under the age of 18
security measures and the Government’s plan to reopen the travelling with their parents/ guardian
country. Checklist of required documents for travel to Thailand as
1.1 Travellers enter Thailand under this scheme must on 22nd October 2021- KNOW MORE
travel from list of Countries/Territories according to the Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone.
Notification of the Operation Centre for Measures on the
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Entry into and Departure from the Kingdom, and Protection of
Thai Nationals Abroad dated 21 October B.E. 2564 (2021)
and travelers must have been in these eligible
countries/territories prior to travel for at least 21 consecutive
days. Thai and non-Thai nationals with residence in Thailand
travelling to countries/territories on the list are exempted from
this 21-day stay requirement.
1.2 Required document for Exemption from Quarantine
travellers
(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
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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
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
Thailand Pass will be closed for all new Test and Go and Sandbox
applications (except Phuket Sandbox), starting from 00.00 hrs on
22 December 2021 until further notice.
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
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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 Required documents for Sandbox Travellers remain
unchanged, however the vaccination consideration will be
adjusted to new criteria (same as the aboved mentioned in
EQ section) and the 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 .
4. Summary for required documents
4.1 All travellers must obtain RT-PCR COVID-19 test
result issued within 72 hours before departure from the port of
departure. This doesn't apply to Thai nationals entering
Alternative Quarantine (AQ).
4.2 From 1 November 2021, Thai nationals are not required
to have medical insurance to enter Thailand but non-Thais
must obtain Insurance with minimum coverage of 50,000
USD during the period of stay in Thailand.
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
Updated as on 28th December 2021 –Guidelines for It is mandatory that passengers arriving into UAE to download
UAE passengers for travelers arriving from Dubai to Mumbai and activate the applications: UAE Fast Track app, and ICA app
(Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship) in their smart
phones. Applications can be downloaded using the below links:
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Airport. Know More Revised Advisory Dated 27th
December 2021. KNOW MORE UAE Fast Track on the App Store (apple.com)
with effect from 25th December 2021 until further notice. UAE Fast Track - Apps on Google Play
PCR test(s) has to be carried out upon arrival at the

A. Restriction of Passengers coming to UAE from the
airport, in UAE and Self - Quarantine until the negative
following African Countries
test result is out.
All inbound passengers shall be quarantined for twelve
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
(12) days from the date of arrival (and sign a indemnity
bond to ensure quarantine) and take PCR on day 6,
1. The Republic of Kenya
and day 11.
2. The Federal Republic of Nigeria
The residents of Abu Dhabi with independent residing
3. The United Republic of Tanzania
facilities are being given home quarantine for 10 days
and not institutional quarantine. The residents need to
show the copy of the Tenancy Contract the Health
All Passengers coming from the aforementioned Countries
Authorities on arrival.
are Suspended to enter or transit U.A.E. and this includes
CLICK HERE to access the self- declaration form for
those who stayed within 14 days in these Countries before
arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport.
travelling to U.A.E.
For Covid -19 test in UAE –(i) KNOW MORE
(ii) KNOW MORE
The following Categories are excluded from the above
For list of approved labs in India for Covid test for travel to
restrictions.
UAE- CLICK HERE
a) Official Delegations.
The link for the “Return Permit for Resident outside UAE
b) UAE Nationals, their first-degree relatives, and helpers
form” which will be issued to the passenger(s) from the
(house maids) on their sponsorship
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners
c) Diplomatic missions between UAE and these Countries
Affairs (GDRFA), based on the passenger
d) Golden Visas holders. submission for permission is https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en
All passengers must hold GDRFA approval taken

on or after 05th August 2021.
Passengers with ICA approvals with Valid Residence Visa
of any Emirates are eligible for travel to Abu Dhabi.
UAE Residents are only requested to provide one of the
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Vaccination Certificate approved by World Health
Organization WHO by accessing the Federal Authority for
 The followingprecautionary and preventive Identity and Citizenship link https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae
measures to be applied on the above-
mentioned exempted categories:
Negative PCR test result 48 hours before traveling issued
from approved health service provider which use QR Code .
1. Rapid PCR test at the departure airport showing

a negative result, done within 06 hours inside
the airport of departure prior to boarding.
2. PCR test upon arrival in Sharjah and Self -
Quarantine until the negative test result is out .
·Departure flights and outgoing passengers are
allowed to travel to the aforementioned
Countries except UAE Nationals.
·UAE Nationals are only allowed to travel to
these Countries in the below cases:

A. Official Delegations of UAE.
B. Emergency medical cases of UAE National
C. Study missions of UAE National in these Countries.
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Preventive Measures on Passengers coming from the
Following Countries
Passengers Travelling from the following’s countries are

subject to the following precautionary Procedures.
1. The Republic of Ghana

2. The Republic of Uganda
Following precautionary and preventive measures to be

applied.
1. Present a Valid Negative Covid-19 Test Certificate

which will only be accepted from the authorized labs
that generate a QR code and taken within 48 hours
prior to departure of flight
2. For Direct Passengers - Rapid PCR test at the
departure airport showing a negative result, done
within 06 hours prior to departure of flight.
Rapid PCR Test should be based on Molecular Diagnostic

Test done inside the airport of departure prior to boarding.
3. For Transit Passengers - Rapid PCR test at the

departure airport showing a negative result, done
within 06 hours prior to the last point of departure .
Rapid PCR Test should be based on Molecular Diagnostic

Test done inside the airport of departure prior to boarding.
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4. PCR Test Upon Arrival and self-quarantine till the

result is out.
Updated as on 01st December 2021

Effective from 29th November 2021 @ 0001 LT All incoming
passengers originating from and transiting from, the
countries listed below are not allowed to travel to UAE.
1.Botswana
2.Eswatini
3. Lesotho
4. Mozambique
5. Namibia
6. South Africa
7. Zimbabwe
This include all incoming passengers who stayed for the past
14 days in the above countries .
The following categories are excluded from the restriction:
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.
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:-
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(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.
A Rapid PCR test report that should be based on molecular
diagnostic testing intended for the qualitative detection of
nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral RNA; conducted at the
departure airport four (4) to six (6) hours prior to departure at
Abu Dhabi and prior to six (6) hours of departure for Dubai
and other stations in UAE by one of the specialized devices
such as but not limited to : Abbott’s ID Now, Roche Liat.
Antigens Test or any other tests will not be accepted
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
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
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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.
Air India passengers will arrive in Terminal 2 stand and
th
United Update Effective 07 January 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 – 07TH January 2022 Passengers with onward connecting flights will be allowed
KNOW MORE to enter Terminal 2 and will be processed through home
terminal for connecting onward flight.
Travel exemptions link: https://www.gov.uk/government
/publications/coronavirus-covid- 19- travellers-exempt-
All passengers must provide proof of a negative PCR or LFD from-uk- border- rules/coronavirus-covid- 19-
COVID-19 test result prior to departure. travellers-exempt-from-uk- border-rules#diplomatic-
All passengers should keep the following documents ready missions-international- organisations-and-
for UK - Border Force inspection on arrival: conferences
1) Passenger Locator Form (Hard copy mandatory) For UK Government updated Compliance Measures, refer
2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 2 http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/ Revised- UK-
days prior to departure. Government-New- Compliance-Measures- effective-
3) Pre booked Day2 RT PCR test for Fully Vaccinated 0400AM-23rdAPR2021-1.pdf
&Children from age 5-17years / Pre booked Day2&Day8 RT MHQ Booking Cost: £1750 per adult / Additional 1 adult:
PCR tests for Non vaccinated booking confirmation £650 / Additional 1 Child 5-12 years: £325)
mentioned on the PLF. (MHQ Cost includes Hotel Stay, food and beverages,
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transfers, security and 2 COVID-19 Tests to be taken on
Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will attract Day 2 & Day 8 by all passengers)
£500 penalty to Passenger (Spot Fine) Additional Information for travel to/from United Kingdom.
For more travel information: CLICK HERE refer https://www.airindia.in/United-Kingdoms.htm
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
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 and 8
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
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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
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,
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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 airplane You also have the option of getting tested en route during
to fly to the United States, with only limited exceptions. one of your connections. However, you should consider
where in the connecting airport testing is available and if
The CDC has determined that for the purposes of entry into the you would be able to access it while in transit. If you
United States, vaccines accepted will include those FDA choose this strategy and are unable to get a test en route,
approved or authorized, as well as vaccines with an emergency you will not be able to board your flight to the United
use listing (EUL) from the World Health Organization (WHO). States. You should also be aware that if you test positive
See the CDC's website for more details- en route, you will not be allowed to continue your travel
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- and may need to stay at that location until you end
ncov/travelers/international-travel/ isolation.
Starting on December 6, before boarding a flight to the United

States, air travellers aged two and older, regardless of U. S. citizens with expired passports may be allowed to
nationality or vaccination status, are required to show travel using their expired passports and holding an exit
documentation of a negative viral test result taken within visa issued by the Government of India till December
one day of the flight’s departure. You must show your 31,2021.They may request an exit visa by submitting an
negative result to the airline before you board your flight. That
on-line application in the Foreigners Regional Registration
includes all travellers – U.S. citizens, lawful permanent
Office (FRRO) FRRO ePortal of the Bureau of
residents (LPRs), and foreign nationals.
Immigration - https://indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/home.jsp
If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead
travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., For CLP bulletin about expired passports –
your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no https://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/CLP-Bulletin-Expired-
more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign US-Passports-20210522.pdf
country, and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a
public health official stating that you were cleared to travel). Every passenger (2 years of age or older) must also fill
an attestation form. The order, passenger attestation
Each passenger will need to provide a completed attestation form, and frequently asked questions can be found here:
form relating to Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test Result or https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/frproof-
Recovery from COVID-19. negativetest.html
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Every covered individual must also submit the duly completed
attestation form relating to their vaccinated status at the Check- All passengers (2 years of age or older) must retain
in Counters. written or electronic documentation reflecting the negative
Please download and complete the combined passenger Qualifying Test result or Documentation of Recovery
attestation form- presented to the airline and must also produce the same
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/combined-passenger- upon request to any U.S. Govt. official/health authority.
attestation-p.pdf
During Travel :
A passenger has to ensure that :
 The personal identifiers (i.e., name and date of
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor
areas of public transportation and in U.S. transportation hubs birth) on the negative Qualifying Test result match
(including on airplanes) traveling into, within, or out of the the personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport
United States and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs or other travel documents.
(including airports)  The test performed was a viral test (i.e., A nucleic
acid amplification test or a viral antigen test)
After Travel : approved or authorized by the relevant national
If passenger is not fully vaccinated and allowed to travel to the authority for the detection of SARS- CoV-2.
United States by air through an exception, following is  The test result states “Negative, ““SARSCoV-2 RNA
mandatory : NOT DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2 ANTIGEN NOT
 Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after arrival, unless DETECTED,” OR “COVID- 19NOTDETECTED.” A
you have documentation of having recovered from test Marked “invalid” is not acceptable
COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Requirement/documentation for persons previously
 Stay at home or in your hotel room and self quarantine diagnosed with COVID-19 who remains
for a full 7 days, even if you test negative, unless you asymptomatic after recovery can be found here -
have documentation of having recovered from https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/frproof-negative-test.html
COVID19 in the past 90 days.
 Isolate if your test result is positive or you develop
Any passenger who fails to comply with the requirements
COVID-19 symptoms.
If you intend to stay in the United States for 60 days or longer, or wilfully gives false or misleading information may be
you must become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 subject to applicable criminal penalties.
days of arriving in the United States or as soon as medically
appropriate, unless you have a medical contraindication or are For valid Covid 19 vaccines for travel to US, refer the link
too young to be vaccinated. - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html
Information
Kindly refer the US embassy website for Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) - https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/frequently- More information is available at
asked-questions/ :https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/
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

affected prior to commencement of journey.

Austria Entry Requirements as on 10th June 2021. Know More

Bahrain Updated as on 11th January 2022

All costs associated with mandatory testing and quarantine

All passengers (including infants) must provide a Negative

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 21 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,

c. Foreign citizens holding B2 visas may board the flight only

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

the Population And Immigration Authority

c. Red Status: Boarding permitted only to holders of special

7. Foreign citizens holding a Diplomatic Passport

b. Diplomatic passport holders may board the flight with any

1. ALL passengers – Israelis and Non-Israelis, travelling to

2. All passengers entering to Israel (if they have stayed in a

a. RT- PCR test – conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled

Only those with a negative test result will be permitted to

3. All passengers must take a PCR test upon arrival in Israel.

4. All passengers arriving in Israel from abroad must go into

5. Foreign citizens who are vaccinated with the Sputnik

6. Transit services in Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport are temporarily

a. Ministry of Health – Entry Statement Form

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)

Must download Shlonik App for everyone on Mobile

Updated as on 29th December 2021

Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter

Guidelines for Travel from India to Oman updated as on

Philippines Following is permitted: Passengers will have their

# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions.

- Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose

g) Health practitioners working in government health sectors,

Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain

Documents to be submitted (Humanitarian reasons: Overseas diplomatic missions and

PCR test(s) has to be carried out upon arrival at the

All passengers must hold GDRFA approval taken

measures to be applied on the above-

mentioned exempted categories:

Negative PCR test result 48 hours before traveling issued

from approved health service provider which use QR Code .

1. Rapid PCR test at the departure airport showing

·Departure flights and outgoing passengers are

allowed to travel to the aforementioned

Countries except UAE Nationals.

·UAE Nationals are only allowed to travel to

these Countries in the below cases:

Passengers Travelling from the following’s countries are

1. The Republic of Ghana

Following precautionary and preventive measures to be

1. Present a Valid Negative Covid-19 Test Certificate

Rapid PCR Test should be based on Molecular Diagnostic