FAQs - Travel Bubble Flights

Q. To which destinations does Vistara operate on travel bubble flights from India?

A. To know about the destinations we operate to, please refer to the Flight Schedule page on our website or through the GDS platform. Q. Can I book my ticket for onward travel from the point of destination?

A. Vistara is offering only point to point travel.

Q. How and where can I book my ticket for traveling from India on the travel bubble flights?

A. New tickets can be booked via our website www.airvistara.com, through the travel agent or by calling our Customer Service Center on +91 9289228888.

Q. I already have a Vistara ticket for the sector I wish to travel on. Can I use the same?

A. For passengers with valid Vistara tickets (i.e ticket number starting with 228) for the sector of travel, an additional charge would be applicable. Please contact Vistara ticketing offices or the Customer Service Center +91 9289228888 for further details.

Q. I am already holding a Visa for the destination country. Am I eligible to travel?

A. For Vistara operated flights to Dubai from India, please note the following eligibility guidelines as on date:

Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Dubai:

• Holders of all types of visas i.e. Employment visa, Short/Long stay visa, visit visa, newly issued residency visa are permitted to travel to Dubai whether vaccinated or not vaccinated & do not require GDRFA or ICA Approval • Valid UAE resident visa holder • An exemption is also extended to following categories of passengers from the requirement of mandatory PCR test or GDRFA pre-approval prior traveling to Dubai, from all destinations: 1) The inbound passengers escorting a 1st degree UAE nationals’ relative. 2) Domestic labor escorting a UAE national sponsor during travel, Given that they are traveling on the same flight with the relative or sponsor. • UAE residents with golden or silver residency permits. • “Return Permit for Resident outside UAE form” which is issued to the passenger(s) from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). • All UAE residents who have a Dubai issued residence visa must obtain GDRFA approval before travelling here. • Passengers holding other emirates issued residents visa are permitted to enter Dubai after obtaining approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Please click here. • Members of the medical force/staff including doctors, nurses, and medical technicians whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Staff/employees of the educational sector, including professors and teachers, those who teach at universities, colleges, schools, and institutions in the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Students who are currently studying in the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Those holding a valid approval, on humanitarian grounds and/or i.e., cases of family reunion whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Diplomatic personnel between UAE and applicable countries, employees/staff of Local and Federal Government Entities whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Those who are undergoing medical treatments in UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Expo 2020 international participants, Expo 2020 exhibitors and personnel sponsored by Expo 2020 organizers whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Visit visa holders, return ticket, and travel insurance is mandatory. • Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government- approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 48 hours before departure. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection. • The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station. • Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-COVID test. • Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo 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 prior to six (6) hours of departure, and a second PCR test will also be conducted upon arrival in Dubai. • UAE nationals are not required to conduct PCR test before arriving at DXB/DWC, PCR test on arrival only. • All customers must download the COVID-19 Dubai Smart App and generate a QR code on their device before entering Dubai. Click to download – Android and iOS versions of the app.

When Transiting Dubai, please note the below requirement: • Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined to any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country • All passengers transiting Dubai, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Dubai or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

When travelling to UAE, please note the below requirement:

“OK To Board” message is not required for the following categories of passengers for travel to UAE:

o Passengers holding valid resident permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa. o Passengers eligible for “Visa on Arrival” irrespective of nationality. o Passengers travelling with a print-out of Business and Tourist e-Visa.

“Ok To Board” message is mandatory for the below categories:

o All passengers holding ECR (Immigration Check Required) passport. o All passengers travelling with a print-out of labour and work e-visa.

Protector of Emigrants (POE)

Employment visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Indian Citizen travelling on this visa with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on the Passport must carry a valid Protector of Emigrants (POE) letter.

For Vistara operated flights to London from India, please note the following guidelines as on date:

For Vistara operated flights to London from India, please note the following guidelines as on date:

Passengers are requested to check this link for all travel related information.

• India will move to amber list from 8-August-2021.

• Travelers from India who do not have a travel history that are red listed during the 10 days prior to their arrival are allowed to enter the United Kingdom.

Applicable for:

• Stranded UK nationals/residents, foreign nationals transiting through UK or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise.

• Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping.

• Any Indian national holding any type of valid UK visa and destined for UK only.

• For more details, please click here.

Before you travel to UK you must: • Travelers must have a valid negative COVID-19 (NAAT: PCR or LAMP, or antigen) test result in English, French, or Spanish. The test must be taken a maximum of 3 days before departure of the last direct flight to the United Kingdom. This requirement applies to all travelers taking a COVID-19 test. Exemption COVID-19 test does not apply to passengers younger than 11 years old.

• Selected countries are on the United Kingdom’s amber list. Travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 testing package prior to travel.

• Travelers aged 5 and older must take 2 COVID-19 tests after their arrival in England on or before Day 2 and on or after Day 8 of quarantine.

• Travelers arriving in England can also select the option to Test to Release on their passenger locator form.

• Choosing this option allows them to leave the quarantine earlier upon receiving negative results from a COVID-19 test taken no earlier than the 5th day after arrival. They are still required to take the tests on Day 2 and 8.

• Travelers including residents are required to complete a public health passenger locator form online before departure to the UK. The form must be submitted a maximum of 48 hours before arrival in the UK. Travelers must show either a printed copy or an online copy of the form on their phone at the UK border.

On arrival in the UK, you must:

• Quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days.

• Take a COVID-19 test on or before Day 2 and on or after Day 8.

• Read about quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests after arrival in England.

• Travelers are recommended to wear masks on public transportation.

For Vistara operated flights to and from Dhaka, please note the following guidelines as on date:

Travel guidelines and eligibility criteria when travelling to Dhaka from India:

• Passengers need to obtain the Visa for Bangladesh before travel.

• Applicable for any nationality Passport holder.

• All passengers arriving in Bangladesh are required to fill a self-health declaration form and submit the same to the health authorities on arrival.

• Irrespective of the COVID-19 vaccination, all nationals coming to Bangladesh with valid Visas will be required to produce a medical certificate (with English translation) to be obtained within 72 hours of travel, indicating that he/she is ‘COVID-19 Negative’. Children below the age of 10 years are exempted from the same.

• If no COVID-19 symptoms are found on-arrival health checks, passengers shall strictly have to complete a 14-day home quarantine. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed, he/she shall have to complete mandatory 14 (fourteen) days isolation at government facilities at passenger’s own expenses.

• Bangladeshi nationals in possession of NVR arriving without the required ‘COVID- 19 Negative’ certificate, would be institutionally quarantined for 14 days. Children below the age of 10 years are exempted from the same. • Bangladeshi nationals in possession of NVR arriving with the required ‘COVID-19 Negative’ certificate would be required to home/self-quarantine for 14 days. However, if he/she is diagnosed with any symptom of COVID-19 on his/her arrival, he/she would be institutionally quarantined for 14 days.

• Children below the age of 10 years are exempted from the same.

For Vistara operated flights to and from Doha, please note the below guidelines as on date:

Qatar has classified countries into Green, Yellow and Red based on the level of risk. For more details, click here.

Please be informed that it has been decided to implement the following updates effective Monday, 2-August-2021 at 12 noon local time on all passengers arriving in the State of Qatar:

With regard to travellers coming from the six South East Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka):

• Qataris Citizens and residents who have been vaccinated or recovered in the State of Qatar will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period of two days, with a PCR test done on the second day, and they will be released on the same day if the result is negative.

• Passengers (Family visitors, work, tourism) who have been vaccinated outside the State of Qatar with a vaccine recognized by the Ministry of Public Health, or those who have recovered outside the State of Qatar will be subject to quarantine at the hotel for a period of 10 days.

• Citizens and residents who are not immunized will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period of 10 days.

• For unprotected tourists/visitors: Entry is not permitted.

• Online Registration through the Ehteraz website is mandatory to all travelers coming to the state of Qatar (except for Qatar citizens and residents till further notice). Passengers should upload the required official documents at least 12 hours before their travel. They will be issued a Travel Authorization, which is required to present at the time of Check in.

• Unvaccinated citizens and residents wishing to travel abroad to one of the countries not included in the COVID-19 Green List must book a hotel quarantine package from the listed hotels on the " Discover Qatar" website ( https://www.discoverqatar.qa/welcome-home/ ) before traveling.

• The validity of the vaccine to grant quarantine exemption is 12 months, starting 14 days after the second dose. This immunity period could be extended based on new and emerging data.

• Passengers fully vaccinated as per the approved/conditionally approved vaccines by the Ministry of Public Health, please click here. Vaccines will be subject to an antibody test on arrival. If the result is positive with antibodies, passengers will be exempted from quarantine; otherwise, the passenger must quarantine based on the country of departure and perform COVID-19 PCR tests upon arrival.

• Passengers must present an official vaccination certificate that includes the following information:

o Name of the recipient as mentioned in their passport. o Vaccination date clearly written as 1st and/or 2nd dose.

o Type/Name of vaccine.

o Vaccine Lot Number (if available)

o Official logo or stamp of the vaccination authority

Recovered individuals:

• Citizens and residents recovered from a previous infection within the last 12 months are exempted from quarantine upon return from their travel abroad if they were asymptomatic and their PCR test result was negative.

• This rule applies to individuals diagnosed in Qatar. Those who were diagnosed in any GCC member states and received at least 1 dose of the MOPH-Qatar recognized vaccine are exempted from quarantine provided they submit a certificate detailing the previous infection and recovery issued by their local GCC state health authority.

• It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure that they are updated with any changes in the Entry and Return policy of the State of Qatar through the official sources and the sites mentioned above before planning their trip.

Group A: Qatari Citizens, Residents and GCC Citizens

Before Traveling to Qatar:

• One negative PCR test carried out maximum 72 hours before time of arrival is required; It must be done in a medical center approved by the local health authority of the issuing country to perform COVID-19 PCR tests.

• Register through the Ehteraz website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) at least 12 hours before travel and upload the required official documents.

Unvaccinated passengers, passengers vaccinated with vaccines not recognized in the State of Qatar, and those who fall short of the 14 days vaccine administration period since the second dose:

• You will be subject to quarantine for a period depending on the country classification you travel from. You will need to book a hotel package through Discover Qatar if you are coming from Yellow (7 days) or Red countries (10 days).

• Minors between (0-11) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents are exempted from quarantine if traveling from countries on the Green List.

• Unvaccinated Minors between (12-17) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine for 5 days if traveling from countries on the Green List.

• Unvaccinated Minors between (0-17) years traveling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine for 7 days if traveling from countries on the Yellow List and shall be subject to home quarantine for 10 days if traveling from countries on the Red List.

• For unvaccinated passengers belonging to group A and had trips to multiple countries in the last 10 days: to benefit for the quarantine privileges of the lower- tier country classification, they must stay in the said lower-tier country COVID-19 classification for a minimum period of 10 days.

• Unvaccinated passengers belonging to group A and returning from a medical treatment abroad must submit a clearance certificate (via pre-entry registration on www.ehteraz.gov.qa) from the Medical Treatment Abroad Committee.

• Patients and their 1 fully vaccinated escort coming from green and yellow countries shall be on home quarantine depending on the required quarantine period (i.e. Green – 5 days; Yellow – 7 days); while patients coming from Red country will be subject to 10 days hotel quarantine, they will be accompanied by their escort even if the latter is vaccinated.

• Unvaccinated lactating mothers, pregnant women, and those 75 years old and above will undergo the same testing and quarantine policy as the rest of the unvaccinated individuals.

Testing and Quarantine Policy on Arrival in Qatar:

• Passengers with symptoms will be tested as necessary as judged by the medical team at the ports.

Passengers who are unvaccinated, inoculated with vaccines not recognized in the State of Qatar, or who fall short of the 14 days vaccine administration period since the second dose will undergo:

• Coming from Green countries: 5 days home quarantine and a repeat PCR test in PHCC on Day 4. They will be discharged on Day 5 if the test is negative. • Coming from Yellow countries: 7 days hotel quarantine and a repeat PCR test (on passenger’s expense) in the hotel on Day 6, you will be discharged on Day 7 if the test is negative. • Coming from Red countries: 10 days hotel quarantine and a repeat PCR on arrival in the hotel, and on Day 9 (at passenger's expense), you will be discharged on Day 10 if the test is negative. • Vaccinated travelers coming from Red countries will undergo a repeat PCR test (on passenger’s expense) on arrival in HIA/land border. If the test is positive, passengers must adhere to the isolation protocol. • GCC citizens who do not hold a Qatari ID card shall be subject to a hotel quarantine for a period of 5 five days if traveling from countries on the Green List.

Group B: Family Visitors, Business, Leisure, including GCC residents (12 years old and above):

• Entry is restricted to vaccinated, and/or recovered individuals as defined here.

Fully vaccinated individuals:

• Exempted from quarantine if you are fully vaccinated with an MOPH recognized vaccine and at least 14 days have passed after receiving the second dose of a two- dose series vaccine or from the single dose in case of single-dose regime vaccine.

• Minors between (0-11) years old accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents are exempted from the quarantine if traveling from countries on the Green List. • Minors between (0-11) years old accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to hotel quarantine for 7 days if traveling from countries on the Yellow List.

• No exception for Minors traveling from countries on the Red List.

• It is mandatory for passengers to install and activate the Ehteraz app on their mobile phone using locally authorized SIM cards that can be obtained from one of the local providers (Ooredoo or Vodafone).

• For more information regarding self-quarantine, hotel quarantine, Low Risk countries etc. you can refer to the Ministry of Public Health website.

When Transiting Doha, please note the below requirement:

• Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined to any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country.

• All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test certificate valid for 72 hours of arrival to Qatar, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can do so at Hamad International Airport.

When travelling to Doha, please note the below requirement:

“OK To Board” message is not required for the following categories of passengers for travel to Doha:

o Passengers holding valid resident permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa.

o Passengers eligible for “Visa on Arrival” irrespective of nationality.

o Passengers travelling with a print-out of Business and Tourist e-Visa.

“Ok To Board” message is mandatory for the below categories:

o All passengers holding ECR (Immigration Check Required) passport.

o All passengers travelling with a print-out of labour and work e-visa.

Protector of Emigrants (POE)

Employment visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Indian Citizen travelling on this visa with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on the Passport must carry a valid Protector of Emigrants (POE) Letter.

For Vistara operated flights to and from Frankfurt, please note the following guidelines as on date:

Entry regulations into and via Germany depend on the risk classifications for all countries as defined by the Robert-Koch-Institute (RKI). Please find the risk classification overview click here.

For current entry and travel restrictions, please click here.

TOURISM IS NOW PERMITTED TO GERMANY Entering Germany from High Incidence Areas and Risk Areas:

Residents of Non-EU countries are only permitted to enter Germany if they serve in an important role or if they have an urgent need to travel or if they are fully vaccinated.

No restrictions for travel to Germany for the below mentioned categories: a) German citizens or members of their immediate family (spouses, children under 18, parents of children under 18). b) EU citizens and citizens of Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland and the members of their immediate family (spouses, children under 18, parents of children under 18). c) Citizens of non-EU countries who have a current long-term residence permit from an EU or Schengen country and their immediate family members, as long as they comply with the passport and visa regulations. d) First-time entry by citizens of non-EU countries, however, is only permitted if they prove that one of the above-mentioned exceptions to the entry restrictions applies to them, that is, if they are residents of a country who are allowed unrestricted entry into Germany, or if they are fully vaccinated, or if there is an urgent need for entry.

What constitutes an urgent need for travel?

Please click here to know more.

Which skilled and highly qualified foreign workers are permitted to enter Germany from a Non-European foreign country?

Please click here to know more.

Are apprentices, students, school pupils, au pairs, volunteers, trainees and participants in language courses and vocational training measures from outside of the European union allowed to enter Germany?

Please click here to know more.

Do people entering Germany have to go into quarantine?

Please click here to know more.

• Mandatory COVID-19 negative test result (digital or printed): Mandatory QR code RT-PCR test, taken within 72 hours before entry into Germany, or AntiGen test, taken within 48 hours before entering Germany. Or • Proof of vaccination (digital or printed): Completed vaccination* (*Passport Number or Date of Birth is mandatory) i.e. final dose has been given 14 days ago, the vaccine must be approved and is mentioned here. • Travelers must register here before departure.

In addition, for travelers entering from High Incidence Areas: Passengers are required to enter a general 10-day quarantine. regulations in Germany i.e., 10 days quarantine but a COVID-19 test can be taken on the 5th day after arrival and if negative then quarantine can end.

Exceptions:

Passengers with proof of vaccination or immunity certificate as approved here:

Passengers with a negative test certificate in the following cases:

o For cross border commuters

o Stay outside Germany for less than 24 hours

o Family visit outside Germany

o After a business trip of less than 5 days

o For system-relevant professionals

Passengers can find more information on entry regulations and testing requirements on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health.

For information on entry restrictions and quarantine regulations in Germany, click here.

Transiting Germany from High Incidence Areas, Risk Areas, and Non-Risk Areas to any destination outside Germany:

Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for any country in EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country.

When travelling from or to the Schengen area, you will need to leave the international transit area for example: From Delhi (outside Schengen) via Frankfurt (transit) to Madrid (Schengen area) or the other way.

For Vistara operated flights to and from Sharjah, please note the following guidelines as on date:

Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Sharjah:

• Passengers with valid tourist visa vaccine which is approved by WHO and have completed 14 days after 2nd dose are permitted to travel to Sharjah and do not Require ICA Approval. • Indian Passport holder with Valid USA Visa or Valid Schengen visa shall avail visa on arrival (VOA) facility at Sharjah airport only. • Passengers must display vaccination certificate (final dose) approved by WHO, at the time of check in. For approved application, see below. • Valid UAE resident visa holders who have obtained the required vaccination doses in the UAE/India (as approved by UAE authorities), who have completed 14 days after 2nd dose, who have obtained ICA approval. • Members of the medical force/staff including doctors, nurses, and medical technicians whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Staff/employees of educational sector, including professors and teachers, those who teaches at universities, colleges, schools, and institutions in the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Students who are currently studying the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Those holding a valid approval, on humanitarian grounds and/or i.e., cases of family reunion whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Diplomatic personnel between UAE and applicable countries, employees/staff of Local and Federal Government Entities whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Those who are undergoing medical treatments in UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • UAE residents with golden or silver residency permits whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • Expo 2020 international participants, Expo 2020 exhibitors and personnel sponsored by Expo 2020 organizers whether vaccinated or not vaccinated. • All passengers to obtain approval from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Please click here. • It is mandatory for passengers arriving in the UAE to download and activate the UAE Fast Track app from the Apple Store or Google Play and ICA UAE Smart from the Apple Store or Google Play. • Tourist visa holders, return ticket and travel insurance is mandatory. • Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 48 hours before departure. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted.48 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection. The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station. • Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-COVID test. • Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo a rapid PCR test at least 6 hours before departure. In the absence of such method of testing, a RT-PCR test report will be accepted provided that it is conducted at the airport prior to 6 hours of departure and a negative result is received. • All passengers must download and register on the ALHOSN App.

When Transiting Sharjah, please note the below requirement:

• Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined to any country in South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country. • All passengers transiting Sharjah, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Sharjah or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

When travelling to UAE, please note the below requirement:

“OK To Board” message is not required for the following categories of passengers for travel to UAE:

o Passengers holding valid resident permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa.

o Passengers eligible for “Visa on Arrival” irrespective of nationality.

o Passengers travelling with a print-out of Business and Tourist e-Visa.

“Ok To Board” message is mandatory for the below categories:

o All passengers holding ECR (Immigration Check Required) passport

o All passengers travelling with a print-out of labour and work e-visa.

Protector of Emigrants (POE)

Employment visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Indian Citizens travelling on this visa with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on the Passport must carry a valid Protector of Emigrants (POE) Letter.

For Vistara operated flights to and from Male, please note the following guidelines as on date:

Following categories are allowed for travel from India to Male:

1. Tourists

2. Maldivian Nationals

3. Special Visa Holders

4. Business Visa Holders

5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members

6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship

7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa

8. Expatriates with valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration

Guidelines for Tourists:

• All passengers travelling for the purpose of tourism must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 96 hours before departure from the first port of embarkation. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form during airline check-in and if required at arrival. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 96 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection. • The RT PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, type of test stated as PCR test, date of sample collection and result. • Children below the age of 1 year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test. • Passengers travelling for the purpose of tourism will be provided visa on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility. • Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible of vaccination) intending to check- in or stay at tourist guesthouses in local islands must have completed the prescribed dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority and at least 14 days should have passed after the prescribed doses(s). • Tourists intending to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands who have not completed the prescribed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands that comply to the following criteria:

o At least 60% of the Tourist Guesthouse Island population eligible for vaccination have completed the prescribed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and have surpassed 14 days after the prescribed doses. o At least 95% of staff in all tourist facilities of the Tourist Guesthouses Island have completed and surpassed 14 days after the prescribed dose. o At least 90% of resident population of the Tourist Guest Houses Island who are 65 years and above, have completed and surpassed 14 days after the recommended doses. o For list of resorts where you can stay as approved by Maldivian Health authority, please click here. o Customers must be in possession of valid return ticket.

RT-PCR Guidelines for all passengers except tourists:

• All passengers including those who have completed the prescribed dose(s) of COVID-19 vaccine, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 96 hours before departure from the first port of embarkation. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form during airline check-in and if required at arrival. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 96 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection. • The RT-PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, type of test stated as PCR test, date of sample collection and result. • Children below the age of 1year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test. • All arriving passengers and airline crew should complete and submit the online Traveler Health Declaration form available from Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ 24 hours prior to their departure from Maldives. • Passengers are required to present PCR Test results on arrival and should attach the applicable documents when completing the online Traveler Health Declaration form.

Quarantine Guidelines for all passengers except tourists:

Following passenger categories shall be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in their place of residency or work. Additionally, they are required to obtain a COVID- 19 negative PCR test result before they are released from quarantine:

1. Special Visa Holders whose duration of stay in Maldives shall be of more than 7 days 2. Business Visa Holders whose duration of stay in Maldives shall be of more than 7 days 3. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members 4. Maldivian Nationals 5. Work Visa (Employment Visa) holders*

The above-mentioned categories of passengers including accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated shall be exempted from quarantine if:

• They have completed recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at least 14 (fourteen) days have passed after the completion of the prescribed dose(s). Such passengers (including accompanying children) must do a PCR Test between 5 to 7 days after their arrival to the Maldives. • They have tested and positive and recovered from a COVID-19 infection in the Maldives and travelling to the Maldives within 60 (sixty) days from the sample date of the COVID-19 positive PCR test result.

Work Visa Holders and their dependents from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka) who do not meet the quarantine exemption criteria will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a facility designated by the Health Protection Agency upon arrival into Maldives. Additionally, they are also required to undergo a PCR test between 48Hrs to 72Hrs of their arrival into the Maldives at their own cost and obtain a COVID-19 negative PCR Test result before they are released from quarantine.

Work Visa holders who are required to undergo mandatory quarantine must obtain confirmation of reservation at a designated quarantine facility prior to their travel to Maldives. Details regarding the designated quarantine facilities and quarantine guidelines applicable to such passengers will be announced by HPA.

The quarantine guidelines for Work Visa holders travelling from South Asia is available on HPA website.

Airline crew, ship crew and children and tourists staying at an approved tourist facility are exempted from the home quarantine requirement.

All departing passengers and airline crew must complete the online Traveler Health Declaration form for departure. The Health Declaration form for departure must be submitted before the time of departure but not exceed 24 hours before the time of departure. The online Traveler Health Declaration form is available from Maldives Immigration website portal.

Book a government designated quarantine facility/hotel by clicking here.

For Vistara operated flights to Paris from India, please note the following guidelines as on date:

A general overview of the latest travel advice and required travel documents per destination can be found here.

1. Indian nationals who are eligible to travel to EU / Schengen area, South America, and Africa. 2. All foreign nationals destined for EU/Schengen area, South America, and Africa. Their dependents/spouses accompanied or otherwise. 3. Seamen of any foreign nationality destined for countries in EU/Schengen area, South America, and Africa. 4. Seamen holding Indian passport subject to clearance from Ministry of Shipping and destined for countries as mentioned above.

As of 23 July 2021, French authorities have classified India under the “Amber” country list.

Below guidelines apply for passengers aged 12 and older with final destination as France:

1. No restrictions on entry to mainland France if you are vaccinated by the following vaccinations approved by the European Commission or the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products. 2. The vaccination schedule is considered complete 28 days after the administration of one dose for the Janssen vaccine and 7 days after the administration of a second dose for the WHO authorized vaccines.

You must furnish: • Proof of vaccination status • A sworn statement attesting to the absence of covid-19 infection symptoms and contact with a confirmed covid-19 case. • Covid-19 Form: Passengers are not permitted to travel if they do not hold a Sworn Statement that they do not have COVID-19. The statement is available in French and English. • The measures applied to vaccinated adults are extended under the same conditions to their accompanying minors, whether vaccinated or not. • For information on “applying for a COVID certificate if you were vaccinated abroad (procedure for non-European tourists), please click here. • Restrictions will apply if you are not vaccinated by the above approved vaccinations.

You must provide: • A compelling reason to enter metropolitan France. The indicative list of compelling reasons can be found on the certificate of international travel for metropolitan France, which can be downloaded here. Holders of "talent passports", students and researchers fall under the list of compelling reasons allowing them to travel to France. • A negative PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigen test carried out less than 48 hours before departure. • A sworn statement attesting to the absence of covid-19 infection symptoms and contact with a confirmed covid-19 case. • An undertaking to undergo an antigenic test or pathological test, which will be carried out on your arrival in mainland France; • And an undertaking to self-isolate for seven days and an undertaking to undergo a virological screening test (PCR) at the end of the isolation period. • Covid-19 Test on Arrival: Passengers aged 12 years and older will be subject to an antigenic test on arrival. In order to facilitate the tests on arrival, passengers are advised to fill out the online form. • Regardless of the above, if you show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival in France, you will be placed under quarantine or an isolation facility by the prefect. • The classification of countries has been made based on public health indicators. The country lists may be modified according to developments in their epidemic situation. For latest information and details refer to the above link and here.

IMPORTANT ADVISORY:

Airport Transit Visa (ATV) for transit via France.

As of April 27, 2021, The French authorities have implemented new travel requirements. Passengers holding Indian passports must be in possession of a valid Airport Transit Visa (ATV) to transit via France for final destination outside the Schengen Area.

Without ATV passengers will not be permitted to board. https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/airport-transit-visa

This does not apply to the following passengers: 1. Nationals and residents of France; 2. Nationals and residents of a European Union member state; 3. Family members of nationals of a European Union member state, a EEA member state or Switzerland; 4. Passengers holding a valid uniform visa, long stay visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state or Monaco; 5. Passengers holding a valid residence permit issued by Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Andorra, Canada, United States, Japan or San Marino; 6. Passengers holding a valid visa issued by Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania, or Canada, Japan and the United States. In case of an inward journey, the exemption of ATV applies only if the airport of departure is based in the country having issued the visa. 7. Holders of a diplomatic passport 8. Crew members holding a license issued in accordance with the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. 9. Passengers are personally responsible to ascertain eligibility via https://www.traveldoc.aero/?culture=en. Kindly select “Transit” in menu option to know information specific to ATV. 10. Passengers transiting through France require documents that meet the validity requirements for their final destination. 11. Travel to France is strictly in compliance with the applicable entry conditions. For passengers in transit via France and with final destination outside of France: the rules of the country of final destination apply. 12. Passengers are personally responsible to ensure the same before boarding via https://www.traveldoc.aero/?culture=en.

Q. Is there any other documentation required by Vistara for travel?

A. Passengers would need to fill a self-declaration form at the time of booking/check-in. For more details, visit www.airvistara.com.

Q. Do I need any additional clearance/pass to reach the airport?

A. Normally your ticket should be sufficient permission for enabling travel to the airport. However, you may check if there is any additional clearance required from the local district authorities in your area.

Q. What is the permissible baggage allowance?

A. You can carry 1 piece of hand baggage not weighing more than 7kg, and check-in baggage allowance as mentioned on your ticket.

Q. What is the reporting time at the airport?

A. You are required to report at the airport, at least 4 hours before departure. Check-in for the flight will close 60 minutes prior to departure time.

Q. Do I need to do a web check-in?

A. Web check-in is now mandatory. This can be done 96 hours prior to departure.

TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR PASSENGERS ENTERING INDIA:

1) I am flying to India. Can I fly on a connecting domestic flight?

For all international travellers except travellers coming through flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe, and Middle East:

When planning for travel, all travellers should: 1. Submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel. 2. Upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey. Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise. 3. They should also give an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, that they would abide by the decision of the appropriate government authority to undergo home quarantine/self-monitoring of their health for 14 days, or as warranted. 4. Arrival in India without negative report shall be allowed only for those traveling to India in the exigency of death in the family. 5. If they wish to seek an exemption, they shall apply to the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision taken by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.

On arrival 1. Deboarding should be done ensuring physical distancing. 2. Thermal screening would be carried out in respect of all the passengers. by the health officials present at the airport. The self-declaration form filled online shall be shown to the airport health staff. 3. The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated and taken to medical facility as per health protocol. 4. The passengers who have been exempted for pre-arrival RT-PCR testing (as approved and indicated on the online portal in advance) will show the same to the respective State counters. They will be prioritized for sample collection in the designated area, samples collected and permitted to exit the airport. They shall monitor their health for 14 days (subject to negative test report of the sample taken at the Airport that would be conveyed to such travellers by the concerned State authorities/airport operators). 5. All other passengers who have uploaded RT-PCR negative certificates on Air Suvidha portal shall be allowed to leave the airport/ take transit flights and will be required to undertake self- monitoring of their health for 14 days. 6. All such passengers will also be provided the list of the National and State level surveillance officers and the respective call centre numbers, so as to inform State/National Call Centres in case they develop symptoms at any time during the quarantine or self-monitoring of their health.

For all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe, and Middle East: 1.All the clauses as mentioned above shall be applicable to such travellers coming/transiting from flights originating in United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East except for clauses on testing, quarantine and isolation as specified below: 2. All international travellers coming/transiting from flights originating from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East as described in the scope above should submit Self-Declaration Form (SDF) for COVID on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel and will be required to declare their travel history (of past 14 days). 3. While filling SDF, apart from providing all other information required in the SDF, passengers need to select: a. Whether they plan to disembark at the arrival airport or take further flights to reach their final destination in India. b. Based on this selection, the receipt of SDF (dispatched online to the transiting travellers) will display "T" (Transit) in easily readable and bigger font than other text. c. The passengers will need to display this receipt to State authority/Government officials at the airport for segregation.

• Keeping in mind the testing requirements for passengers from UK, Brazil and South Africa, who have to take connecting flights, airlines should keep the passengers informed about the need for transit time of a minimum 6-8 hours at the entry airport (in India) while booking the tickets for connecting flights. • All the passengers arriving from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East shall be carrying negative RT-PCR Test report for which test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey. The same also shall be uploaded on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in). • All the travellers arriving from/transiting through flights originating in United Kingdom, Europe or Middle East shall be mandatorily subjected to self-paid confirmatory molecular tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned (port of entry). Entry made in the SDF regarding telephone number and address would be reconfirmed. • Adequate arrangements for passengers waiting for their confirmatory molecular test as well as test results duly following effective isolation may also be made at the airports in conjunction with the airport authorities. • The airport authority shall ensure streamlining of the systems for testing at the concerned airports to ensure seamless sampling, testing, and waiting arrangements to avoid crowding and inconvenience to passengers. Once passengers arrive at the entry airport, Airport Operator should lay down a well-defined flow for such passengers at their respective arrival terminals leading to the waiting lounges and to the exit from the terminal.

Travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa taking connecting flights from the arrival international airport ('T" in their SDF): a. Give sample at designated area and exit airport only after confirmation of negative test report which may take 6-8 hours. b. Those transit travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa who are found negative on testing at the airport shall be allowed to take their connecting flights and would be advise quarantine at home for 7 days and regularly followed up by the concerned State/District IDSP. These travellers shall be tested after 7 days and if negative, released from quarantine, and continue to monitor their health for a further 7 days. c. All those tested positive shall undergo the procedure as detailed in clause below.

All travellers from UK, Brazil and South Africa existing at the arrival airport: a. Will give their sample in the designated area and exit the airport. They will be followed up by the State Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP). b. The concerned State authorities/airport operators will collect and convey the test report to the traveller. c. If tested negative, they will remain in home quarantine for 7 days and regularly followed up by the concerned State/District IDSP. These travellers shall again be tested after 7 days and if negative, released from quarantine, and continue to monitor their health for a further 7 days. d. All those tested positive shall undergo the procedure as detailed in clause below.

All other travellers from Europe and Middle East (other than those in flights originating from Brazil, South Africa and United Kingdom) who have to exit the destination airport or take connecting flights to their final domestic destination: a. Shall give samples at the designated area and exit the airport. b. The concerned State authorities/airport operators will collect and convey the test report to the traveller. c. If the test report is negative, they will be advised to self-monitor their health for 14 days. d. If the test report is positive, they will undergo treatment as per standard health protocol.

Travellers from Brazil, South Africa and United Kingdom, testing positive (either at the airport or subsequently during home quarantine period or their contacts who turn positive) shall be isolated in an institutional isolation facility in a separate (isolation) unit coordinated by the respective State Health Authorities. They would earmark specific facilities for such isolation and treatment and take necessary action to send the positive samples to Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) Labs. a. If the report of the sequencing is consistent with the current SARS-CoV-2 virus genome circulating in the country; the ongoing treatment protocol including home isolation/treatment at facility level as per case severity may be followed. b. If the genomic sequencing indicates the presence of new variant of SARS-CoV-2 then the patient will continue to remain in a separate isolation unit. While necessary treatment as per the existing protocol will be given, the patient shall be tested on 14th day, after having tested positive in the initial test. The patient will be kept in the isolation facility till his sample is tested negative.

The State-wise passenger manifest of the flights originating from Europe and Middle East and landing at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai airports in India for the said period shall be conveyed by the Bureau of Immigration to State Government/Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) [[email protected] and designated e-mails provided by the respective State Governments] so that this data would be provided to the surveillance teams. This data of manifests provided by Bureau of Immigration will be supplemented by the online Self- Declaration Forms available on 'AIR SUVIDHA' portal.

All the contacts* of travellers arriving from UK, South Africa and Brazil who test positive (either at the airport or subsequently during home quarantine period), shall be subjected to institutional quarantine in separate quarantine centers and would be tested on the 7th day (or early if develop symptoms). Contacts testing positive shall be accordingly further followed as mentioned in clause above.

Information regarding any passenger covered within the scope of this SOP, who has moved to another State will be immediately notified to the concerned State Health Authority. If any passenger is not traceable initially or during any duration while being followed up should be immediately notified to Central Surveillance Unit of IDSP by the District Surveillance Officer.

International Travellers on short stay 1. International travellers on short stay (less than 14 days) and who have tested negative and remain symptom free, shall undergo all the procedures as above and shall be permitted to leave India under proper intimation to their District/State health authorities, subject to them fulfilling the requirement of the airlines and destination country. 2. Contacts of the suspect case are the co-passengers seated in the same row, 3 rows in front and 3 rows behind along with identified Cabin Crew. Also, all the community contacts of those travellers who have tested positive (during home quarantine period would be subjected to institutional quarantine in separate Quarantine Centers for 14 days and tested as per ICMR protocol. Note: • States may consider (if required) additional requirements with regards to testing, quarantine and isolation as per their risk assessment. • The travellers destined to a specific State are also requested to refer to State specific official websites to be well informed about such additional requirements.

In addition to the above guidelines, the following are applicable for passengers travelling to India from London: • Applicable for stranded Indian Nationals. • All overseas citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UK Passports. • Foreigners (including diplomats) holding valid Visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30-06-2020. • COVID test report provided by NHS for travel from the UK will not be accepted and passengers need to book via private testing providers only. • Passengers are required to register with the High Commission of India here.

2) I am flying into Mumbai. Can I fly on a connecting domestic flight ?

A. On Arrival

Passengers who have completed both dosage of COVID-19 vaccine or are exempted from institutional quarantine (both vaccination certificates and self-declaration to be produced on arrival) can opt for the connecting domestic flight.

All other passengers arriving from Middle East/European countries are subjected to institutionally quarantine for 7 days at their own cost, at a nearby hotel.

Exemption will be allowed under the following circumstances: • Women in advanced stage of their pregnancy • Passengers with death in their family (immediate family members) 1. No RT-PCR test will be conducted on arrival, however if the passenger exhibits any symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, then they will be shifted to a hospital in Mumbai for further evaluation and treatment. 2. RT-PCR test will be conducted between the 5th and the 7th day. If the result is negative, the passenger would be discharged from institutional quarantine after 5-7 days and would continue to comply with 7-day mandatory home quarantine. 3. If the result is positive but the passenger is asymptomatic, then they will continue to self- isolate in the institute for the next 14 days. The cost of the RT-PCR test(s) would be borne by the passenger.

All other passengers coming from UK shall be subjected to the following: • All other passengers arriving from UK should be carrying negative RT-PCR test report for which test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey. The same also shall be uploaded on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in). • All passengers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel. • All other passengers arriving from UK in all international flights would be mandatorily subjected to self-paid RT-PCR tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned (port of entry). • All other passengers coming from UK will have to undergo compulsory institutional quarantine for a period of 7 days followed by 7 days of home quarantine. • COVID test report provided by NHS for travel from the UK will not be accepted and passengers need to book via private testing providers only.

B. In Transit 1. A transit passenger would be allowed to take their onward journey, if the passenger has a valid negative RT-PCR test report, which has been conducted within 72 hours prior to boarding the flight. 2. In case the passenger does not have a negative RT-PCR test report, they will undergo a RT- PCR test at the airport. If the passenger tests negative, they will be allowed to take their onward journey. If they test positive, they will be shifted to a hospital in Mumbai for further evaluation and treatment. 3. The passenger shall transit through domestic air transit only. 4. Passengers who are allowed to take their onward journey through Maharashtra will be stamped on their hands as "Transit Passenger from Europe/Middle East".

Annexure 1: Self-Declaration Form

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Self-Reporting Form (https://parihara.karnataka.Nov.in/Service38/) All international travellers coming to Karnataka are required to fill-up this proforma. You are requested to provide the following information to safeguard your own health.

Personal information of travellers Contact details 1. Name 1. House No. 2. Age 2. Street / Village 3. Gender 3. Taluk 4. Flight No. 4. District 5. Seat No. S. State 6. Passport No.: 6. Pin Code: 7. Origin of Journey: 7. Residence landline no. 8. Date of Arrival: 8. Mobile No. 9. Final destination details 9. Email id

Are you suffering from any of the following symptoms?

1. Fever 7.Loss of smell 2. Cough 8. Loss of taste 3. Cold 9. Diarrhoea 4. Sore throat 10. Difficulty in breathing 5. Weakness 11. Any other (Specify): 6. Body ache

a. Did You download Arogya setu app Yes No b. Did you download Quarantine watch app: Yes No c. Did you download Apthamitra app: Yes No d. Do you have any of these? Please tick all those applicable Hypertension Diabetes Mellitus Asthma or any lung disease Cancer Liver Disease Kidney disease Heart Disease Tuberculosis On immuno-suppressants Organ transplant Others specify e. Onward journey details (Specify Place, Date and Mode of Travel):

In case you develop symptoms such as fever, Cough, cold, sore throat, weakness, body ache, loss of smell, loss of taste, diarrhoea, difficulty in breathing, etc. within 14 days, call to/I free Apthamitra helpline number 14410 or login details in Arogya Setu app. Call operator will tell you whom to contact further. In the meanwhile, keep yourself isolated in your house/room.