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

Passengers are advised to check official websites of relevant authorities and local government agencies for the latest Developments on travel restrictions. Do adjust your travel plans based on 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.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information

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

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

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Bahrain Passengers are not allowed to enter Bahrain, unless they are: - Bahraini citizens - For list of approved quarantine facilities by GCC citizens who do not require visas - passengers who reside in Bahrain - NHRA- CLICK HERE passengers with a valid E-visa granted prior to boarding - passengers who are eligible for visa on arrival. All passengers arriving from India, including passengers who have transited from India at any point within 14 days of their intended arrival in Bahrain, are prohibited from entering Bahrain. Bahraini nationals and passengers holding a valid residency visa are exempted from the above restriction, provided they present a negative test certificate with a QR code for a PCR test administered within 48 hours of their departure. Passengers are also required to undergo a PCR test on arrival and on the 10th day of their stay in Bahrain. Passengers aged 6 years and below are exempt from mandatory testing requirements. Upon arrival, passengers are required to quarantine for 10 days at a government designated hotel licensed by the national health regulatory authority (NHRA) or at their residence. Passengers that elect to quarantine in their own residence must provide proof of a residence, either owned or leased by the passenger or an immediate family member before boarding. Passengers must present proof of a prepaid reservation in their name for a designated quarantine facility before boarding a flight to Bahrain.

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Bangladesh No entry into Bangladesh is permitted from India. Only Bangladeshi Passenger shall strictly have to complete a 14 citizens/expatriates who have visited India in the previous 15 days of travel are days INSTITUTIONAL quarantine at allowed to travel to Dhaka provided they have special authorization/approval government nominated facilities or at hotels from the competent authority of Bangladesh. on passenger’s own expense. All incoming/outgoing passengers except children below 10 years old shall Proof of Hotel booking shall be verified mandatorily possess PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test before issuance of boarding pass for shall be done within 72 hours of the flightdeparture time. Bangladesh.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Cambodia All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodia. Cambodian holders are not required (Phnom Penh) to possess a negative Covid-19 test certificate A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers to Cambodia – To within 72 hours prior to departure; however, facilitate foreign travelers arriving in Cambodia, the Royal Government of they are required to do COVID-19 test at Cambodia (RGC) has notified a Sponsorship Mechanism for assisting foreign Phnom Penh airport upon their arrival. travelers, who are investor- businesspersons, company staffs, experts, skilled workers, technicians and family members who: International passengers requiring Health Certificate indicating COVID-19 negative - are sponsored status from a molecular PCR swab test must - are not sponsored but invited get the test done by the competent health - are neither sponsored or invited authority within 72 hours prior to departure - are other regular foreign travelers for Cambodia. - The original, true and hard copy of the Health B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official Visa Certificate with proper signature and stamp (Visa B) Holders - Holders of Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official of the competent health authority must be Visa (Visa B) are required to possess a health certificate indicating COVID-19 presented to the Quarantine official upon negative status issued by respective competent health authorities within 72 arrival in Cambodia. hours prior to departure. A test will also be conducted by Cambodia’s medical professionals upon arrival at Cambodia airports. For details of entry requirements/ health measures for above categories of travelers refer Royal Embassy of Cambodia, New Delhi information accessible at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15i105yEEjgP007DFMvBhuX sm9qORajqG

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information The prohibition on Commercial flight operations from India to Canada has been Canada extended till August 21st,2021. 14 days quarantine upon arrival Covid-19 testing requirements for air travellers going to Canada: KNOW MORE FAQS-COVID-19-REQUIREMENTS-FOR-AIR-TRAVEL: CLICK HERE Travelers must show their ArriveCAN receipt COVID-Travel-Toolkit: KNOW MORE when seeking entry into Canada For travel requirements into Canada : KNOW MORE Travel to Canada : KNOW MORE Travel Update – KNOW MORE All air travelers, with some exceptions, will be For ArriveCAN bulletin CLICK HERE required to take a COVID-19 molecular test at Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers will not the airport when they arrive in Canada and be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test. another one toward the end of their 14-day In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to quarantine period. With limited exceptions, stay at a government-authorized hotel to await their on-arrival test result. air travelers, will also be required to have a To be considered fully vaccinated, travellers must: prior reservation, at their own cost, for a 3- • have received the full series of a vaccine—or a combination of vaccines— night stay in a government-authorized hotel, accepted by the Government of Canada (manufactured by Pfizer, while they await the results of their arrival Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD, and Janssen- by Johnson & Johnson) at test. If the traveler fails to comply with this least 14 days prior to entering Canada; requirement, they will be liable for a fine. • provide proof of vaccination digitally using ArriveCAN; AND Please refer to the following website • submit proof of vaccination in English or French (or a certified translation for details: from original language into English or French). https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- To be eligible for these exemptions, fully vaccinated travellers must still meet restrictions/flying 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.

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Canada If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has recovered, but is still testing positive, (continued) 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. Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours prior to scheduled departure 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.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese visa China Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal Quarantine inspection done by Customs on matter and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for arrival new visas. Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, All foreign passengers who are flying from India to China will be required to difficulty breathing to be reported present the Electronic Health Declaration Form for boarding. immediately Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of Electronic Health The health code status and the declaration of Declaration Format the following link: health status will be checked before http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm boarding. 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 Holders of "talent ", students and researchers fall under the list of Passengers shall be tested again on arrival compelling reasons allowing them to travel to France. before entering France. If you are vaccinated – 1) proof of vaccination status Passengers tested positive or showing COVID- 2) A sworn statement attesting to the absence of covid-19 infection 19 symptoms shall be systematically symptoms and contact with a confirmed covid-19 case. institutionally quarantined for 10days at their The vaccination schedule is considered complete 28 days after the own cost in a designated airport hotel. administration of one dose for the Janssen vaccine and 7 days after the Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after administration of a second dose for the other authorised vaccines arrival at a single address which will have to (Pfizer/Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield). be communicated to authorities on arrival. You can only travel to France They undertake to carry out a virological If you are not vaccinated screening test at the end of this period. · You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The Random police controls shall be carried out list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international with a fine of minimum 1500€ in case of non- travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. compliance. · upon boarding, each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a Passenger Forms: Each passenger must negative PCR test carried out less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigen test carried out less than 48 hours before departure to the transport complete the following three forms, either in company and the border control authorities. English or French.

VANDE BHARAT MISSION France A sworn statement attesting to the absence of covid-19 infection symptoms and Public Health Passenger Locator Form: To be (continued) contact with a confirmed covid-19 case submitted to Air India official on arrival at An undertaking to undergo an antigenic test or pathological test, which will be Paris carried out on your arrival in mainland France; International Travel Certificate to Mainland An undertaking to self-isolate for seven days and an undertaking to undergo France Form: To be filled in Duplicate (One copy to be handed over to Air India, at a virological screening test (PCR) at the end of the isolation period.. departure airport and second copy to be · You will be tested when you arrive in France. submitted at immigration counter, Paris · You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by Airport) security forces. Sworn Statement of Absence of COVID-19 Indian nationals holding US Green Card and Canadian resident permit are Symptoms and of Contact with Confirmed exempted from ATV (Airport Transit Visa) at Paris. Cases Form: To be submitted at immigration However they should counter, Paris airport. - HAVE A RESIDENCE PERMIT ISSUED BY USA/Canada, and if you show symptoms of COVID-19 upon - STAY IN THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT AREA OF THE AIRPORT, and arrival in France, you will be quarantined or - HAVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THEIR NEXT DESTINATION. placed and kept in isolation by the prefect. - CONFIRMED ONWARD TICKET FOR A FLIGHT WITHIN 24 HOURS. A supporting document proving the address of However, pls note that ATV remains compulsory at Paris for Indian nationals the residence or appropriate holding only US or Canadian Visa without Green/Resident Card. accommodation (hotel or similar) Travel documents TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN Depending on your circumstances, you must complete and carry some of the FRANCE FORM SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE following documents in order to board:· BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY · A certificate of international travel for Metropolitan France, which can be SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES downloaded from the Interior Ministry’s website. This certificate must be FOR ENTRY (ABOVE 11 YEARS) 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); TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN · For travellers required to self-isolate or quarantine) proof of location of FRANCE FROM A COUNTRY IN WHICH THE self-isolation, and where appropriate, access details for inspectors to carry PRESENCE OF VARIANTS OF INTEREST IS OBSERVED out checks.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Please check www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete regularly on updates Germany Travel restrictions for Germany: KNOW MORE Compulsory Quarantine period on arrival in Temporary Travel restrictions applicable to all Non-essential Travel from Third Germany – 14 days. countries to the Federal Republic of Germany - No restrictions for travel to Germany for below mentioned categories Proof of successful entry registration must be 1.a) EU nationals, nationals of Schengen states and nationals of Andorra, kept by passengers at all times and presented Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City b) GBR nationals holding a Withdrawal on request to the airline or the competent Agreement residence document issued by an EU country or a Schengen state authorities. 2.Third country nationals holding a residence permit or visa type D issued by an Travelers must register at EU country or a Schengen state Visa type D: Residence is required! Not for the https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de before first entry to establish residency arriving in Germany 3. Core family member of nationals mentioned under No. 1 and No. 2Spouse or registered partner, minor unmarried children and parents of minors Note: Travelers claiming an exception from 4. Holder of official letter issued from a DEU mission confirming urgent travel the entry restrictions must present credible needs evidence of the reason for the exception. In 5. Residents of ALB, AND, ARM, AUS, AZE, BIH, BRN, CAN, HKG, ISR, JPN, KOR, the case of partners from the same household JOR, LBN, MAC, MCO, MDA, MKD, MNE, NZL, QAT, SAU, SGP, SRB, SMR, TWN, (nos. 1 and 2), the partners must complete UKR, USA, VAT, XXK. A person is considered a resident of a country if they have and sign a declaration of the existence of the their domicile or habitual residence there, specifically if they have spent the past relationship and prove that they live in the 6 months there 6.Fully vaccinated travellers (as of 25thof June). This does NOT same household by presenting, for example, a apply for residents of China oProof of vaccination: i.In digital (e.g. EU Digital rental contract, an entry in their ID COVID Certificate) or paper form (e.g. WHO vaccination booklet) in German, card/passport, a certificate of address, or a English, French, Italian or Spanish ii.The vaccine used must be one of those utility bill addressed to them (e.g., an listed on the website of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut(Covishield is accepted) iii.A electricity, gas, water, internet or telephone period of at least 14 days must have elapsed since receiving the last vaccine bill). dose. (Travelers who recovered from Covid-19 need to proof receiving of one dose of vaccine iv. Indian vaccination certificates must contain either passport For more information on the recognition of number or date of Birth in dd/mm/yyyy format. Reference to Aadhaarcard num- diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 for persons ber is not sufficient. v. Covishield is accepted and Covaxin not accepted. arriving in Germany from risk areas go to: 7.Planedmarriageto national residing in DEU https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Inf 8.Urgent family reason like birth, funeral, serious illness, wedding Applies to all AZ/N/Neuartiges Coronavirus/Test s.html first-grade and second-grade relatives, core family and adult children, grandparents, parents of adult children, grandchildren, siblings

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A proof of negative test for sars-cov-2 is 9. Unmarried couples. Third country national visits a partner living in Germany subject to additional checks by the federal oSteady partnership with national mentioned under No. 1 or No. 2 police / competent authority at destination oInvitation and passport copies of the partner living in DEU airport in Germany. oSigned declaration “Selbsterklärung Besuch des Partners“ oProof of previous meetinge.g. entry/exit-stamps, flight tickets, registration of According to the existing travel bubble (Indian common residence, photos, social media, letters)Couple lives abroad regulation from DGCA), the travel ban from oSteady partnership with national mentioned under No. 1 Canada (recognition of PCR test) and the lack oProof of urgent travel reason like under No. 7 of a Covid19 test facility for regular transit Proof of common residence abroad passengers in the international transit area at oSigned declaration “Selbsterklärung gemeinsame Reise“ Frankfurt-Airport (FRA),no airline is currently 10. Serious medical reasons e.g. live-saving treatment or on going treatment able to transport passengers directly from which can only be performed in Germany or at least cannot be received in the India via Germany to Canada. country of residence 11. Urgent Business reasons oSkilled and highly qualified workers Proof of employment and the need of being present in DEU Work cannot be postponed Passengers travelling as part of an official or carried out from abroad oScientists / researchers oHealthcare professionals German delegation via the government e.g. Nurses, Doctors, Pharmacists oBusiness travelers e.g. signing contracts or terminal and having stayed less than 72h in an maintenance of industrial product scan be proven by the form “Erklärung zur international risk area, high risk area or area of unbedingten Erforderlichkeit einer kurzfristigen Geschäftsreise”oIT-Specialist so voc(Variant of concern) are exempted from Transport personnel oSeasonal workers in agriculture oExhibitors confirmation entry registration and presenting a proof of of fair organizer oTrade fair visitors with admission ticket and a confirmation negative test for sars-cov-2 or a vaccination from an exhibition exhibitor about an appointment on-side oParticipants of a certificate or a proof of recovery of SARS-COV. congress with invitation and proof of the organizer that the congress will not take place online 12. Seamen on duty There is no Covid-19 test facility for regular transit passengers in the International Transit 13. StudentsoAdmission to study of the university or employer Area in Germany. 14. Trainees, advanced education for at least 6 month with confirmation of the employer that presence in DEU is needed 15. Diplomats, military members, staff of international organizations on duty, on the way to their mission country or return 16. Core family member of diplomats from countries mentioned under No. 1 a)17.Au-pairs and volunteers for at least a 6 month stay 18.Professional athletes for competitions or tournaments, including attendants

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information 19. Amateur athletes for training or competitions for Olympic and Passengers must present proof of negative Germany Paralympic Games or for participation in tournaments being delegated by test for sars-cov-2 prior to check - in. A (continued) a national sports federation vaccination certificate or a proof of recovery 20. Sports officials for international sports events of sars-cov-2 will not be accepted. 21.Referees of competitions or tournaments The following tests are accepted: C. Entry for the purpose of transit to a Schengen or EU country Current Antigen, the sample collection for the test printout of the entry regulations of the country of final destination, which must not be older than 24 hours before proofs that the country of residence is excluded from the entry entry. restrictions. Alternatively, Passengers mentioned under chapter B. The PCR or POC-PCR test, the sample collection same entry conditions apply. Holder of an official letter, issued from the for the test must not be older than 72hours country of final destination and stating that entry will be granted, will not before entry. have to submit further proof. Possible Covid-19 related easing of travel Mandatory sars-cov-2 testing does not apply restrictions shall be proven by the passenger. for children younger than six years. D. Entry for the purpose of transit to a third country state oOnward flight Entry registration: passengers who intend to ticket to a non-Schengen airport oSubmission of proof that the entry in the enter Germany must register electronically. third country state is permitted oCurrent printout of the entry regulations Use of digital online procedure is strongly of the transiting countries, which proofs that ,the transit to a non- advised. Schengen country is allowed. Conditions of Compulsory registration and preflight Covid negative report remain unchanged For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de For details refer https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos- reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html Passenger information of the German federal ministry of health: www.rki.de/covid-19-bmg- merkblatt For Entry regulation: www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronaeinreisev International risk area, high incidence area and area of virus variant of concern definition: www.rki.de/covid-19-risikogebiete Substitute registration form: www.rki.de/covid-19-ersatzmitteilung Passenger’s receipt of successful electronic registration or Substitute Paper registration in case of Dysfunction of Digital Platform will be checked against ID card or equivalent prior to Boarding.

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Hong Kong Latest Update effective 09th August 2021 – Know More Compulsory Quarantine of 21 days in listed Only HKSAR residents / Passport holders are permitted entry. Hotel booked / isolation and treatment All arrival passengers are required to comply with conditions as specified in Cap in Hospital based on the result of mandated 599H. For details refer the following link COVID -19 Test conducted on arrival at Hong https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html Kong For details refer: Passengers must provide following documentary proof: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbo 1. The test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare nd-travel.html institution bearing the name of the relevant traveler identical to that in his/ Passengers are requested to ensure online her valid to show that: submission of ‘Health & Quarantine Declaration’ before landing at Hong Kong a. the relevant traveler underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19,the sample for through the following link which was taken from the relevant traveler within 72 hours before the scheduled https://www.chp.govhk/hdf time of departure of the specified aircraft; All inbound passengers must provide b. the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and confirmation in English or Chinese of room c. the result of the test is the relevant traveler was tested negative for COVID- reservation in a Designated Quarantine Hotel 19; in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights

starting on the day of the arrival in Hong 2. If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all Kong. of the aforementioned information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the relevant traveler identical to that in his / her valid travel document, setting out all of the a forementioned information and presented together with the test report; and 3. Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognized or approved by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory o healthcare institution is located; and 4. The relevant traveler has confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 nights starting on the da of the arrival of the relevant traveler in Hong Kong.

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Indonesia Following are permitted * Indonesians to undergo health examination on arrival and undertake -Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders a mandatory 14 day self-quarantine at home -Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic Stay -Permit and Official/Service Stay Permit Foreign visitors required to hold -Those providing Medical Services/ humanitarian assistance Airline and a health certificate or medical certificate of Maritime Crews fitness to fly and undertake a mandator14- -National Strategic Projects workers day quarantine at designated facilities of self- -Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and registered in the quarantine under supervision of Indonesian immigration system as an Indonesian citizen health authority -Holders of Temporary or Permanent Stay Permits (Permanent Residents/KITAS and KITAP) and Multiple Re-entry Permit that has expired and is still abroad are permitted entry through designated airports including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.

All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a valid PR Permit for Indonesia and must also have a PCR Test Report to confirm that they are free from COVID-19 infection

Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test, however can be permitted entry with a medical certificate for fitness to travel.

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Indonesia and conditions refer

https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-terkini-kebijakan- imigrasi-terkait-covid-19

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Israel All passengers including recovered and Passengers except Holders are not allowed to travel from: vaccinated passengers will have to undergo Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico, Russia and Argentina. mandatory institutional quarantine/isolation on arrival at Tel Aviv. Exceptions to this decision: Presentation of a permit from the Population Transit facility at Ben Gurion Airport is not Authority or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued after the determining available. date 01/07/2021 or passengers on connecting flights that have been at the No passenger will be accepted on DELHI-TEL airport in one of these countries for less than 12 hours and hold the AVIV flight for transiting to another Population Authority permit from 01/07/2021. destination.

All permits issued to nationals of the countries at maximum risk level (Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico, Russia and Argentina) before 01/07/2021 - require renewal and presentation of a new permit before boarding the aircraft.

Foreigners from the countries listed below and have a visa as specified are not required to confirm boarding.

a. Holders of valid A1-A5 visas or Israeli identity cards from all countries, including countries at maximum risk.

b. Holders of visas valid B1, B3, B4 except in countries with a maximum level of risk (Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico, Russia and Argentina). The condition for uploading such visa holders to multiple entrances or inter-visas.

c. Holders of boarding passes on direct flights or connecting flights provided they have not stayed in the last 14 days in one of the following countries: Brazil, South Africa, India, Mexico, Russia and Argentina.

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• Entry of foreign nationals to Israel has been restricted from India. Only Israeli Passport Holders allowed. Exceptions to this will be for those holding an approval certificate of the Population and Immigration Authority issued after 01st July 2021 or passengers in connection who stayed in India, less than 12 hours with a certificate authorized before

01st July 2021. All certificates given before 01st July 2021 need a

renewal of validation."

• Foreign Nationals (Including Holders) can enter Israel from India only if they have the special permit/visa which has been st issued after 01 July 2021. • All permits/Visa issued before 01st July 21 needs to be revalidated for future travel. • RTPCR/COVID 19 Test within 72 hours of departure time of flight is must. (Report should have passenger’s full name and National ID/Passport Number) • All passengers must hold printed copy of approved self-declaration inbound passenger clearance form at https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel- covid19 submitted within 24 hours before the flight departure to TLV. • All Passengers will be subject to self paid Covid-19 test on arrival.

Payment can be made at Ben Gurion International Airport or while

submitting the entry statement form before traveling to Israel.

Payment in advance is at a reduced price.

From Israel toIndia: 1. Any foreign national including Israeli passport holder need to have specific visa from Embassy of India in Israel. Please note Passengers with Tourist, Medical and EVISA are not allowed to enter India) 14 days quarantine for all passengers entering 2. All passengers (including infants) need to have COVID 19 negative test in to India. report which should have been done within 72 hours of departure of flight. Even if you are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID, still the COVID 19 test report is mandatory to board the flight. Please carry a printout/copy of their port.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information 3. All passengers have to fill the Self Declaration form on the online Air Israel Suvidha Portal (continued) https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/aphregistration and need to upload their negative test report before departure from Israel. Printout of self - declaration form is mandatory for check in. 4. All passengers have to register with the Ministry of Health (Outbound Passenger Clearance form) within 24 hours of departure in order to be allowed entry to the Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. The link to the Ministry of Health, Israel website is https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-depart-from-israel-covid19 . Please carry printout of this approval in order to enter the Airport. 5. All passengers have to register with Embassy of India in Israel on https://bit.ly/3mPfk1m and present a confirmation of the same at the time of check-in Please carry printout of this registration 6. All passengers have to undergo RT-PCR (COVIDTEST) on arrival at Delhi, based on the requirement of government of India. 7. Please note that failure to present print copy of COVID negative report and print copy of the confirmation of filling the online form and uploading the COVID report on the Air Suvidha Portal will lead to denied boarding on the flight. Such passengers would be accepted on the flight as per the instructions issued by the government of India.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Italy VALIDITY: 29 APRIL – 30 AUGUST 21 Entry in and transit through the national territory is forbidden to the persons who in the 14 preceding days have stayed in or transited through India , Bangladesh and Sri Lanka , with the exception of the Italian Citizens having residence in Italy as of before 29APR2021, on condition that no COVID-19 symptoms arise. The same exception applies , subject to a Ministry of Health authorization , to the following categories : employees and agents of the EU , International Organizations , diplomats , technical and administrative personnel of the diplomatic missions , consular executives and employees , military personnel including those returning from international missions , Police Forces , staff of the information systems for the national security and Fire Brigade personal on duty. The entry in the national territory and air traffic from India are allowed under the following regime: Abidance by the obligation to submit a self-declaration a. Presentation upon boarding to whoever is in charge of the controls of a molecular or antigenic test , carried out by means of a swab in the 72 hours preceding their entry in the national territory and with a negative result. b. Submission to a molecular or antigenic test upon arrival at the italian airport or port… c. Isolation in a “Covid Hotel” or in an adequate location indicated by the Health or Civil Protection Authorities for a ten days period d. Obligation to undergo a molecular or antigenic test at the end of the ten days’ isolation period. Provided that no COVID-19 symptoms arise and without prejudice to the obligation to fill the passenger locator form , the prescriptions of this article do not apply to the cockpit and cabin crews of the passenger and cargo transports. These categories are still obliged to undergo a molecular or antigenic test , where possible , upon arrival at the italian airport or , within 48 hours from their entry in the national territory , at the

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Italy competent territorial Health Authority. The same crews must stay in isolation from the time of arrival and until their departure in adequate premises indicated by the Health or (continued) Civil Protection Authorities. The Ministry of Health Ordinances dated 25APR21 and 28APR21 are hereby superseded.

https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronav irus.jsp?lingua=italiano&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=9 Update as on 13th August 2021 – CLICK HERE Effective 14August 2021, period of Japan For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE institutional (hotel) quarantine for Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE passengers arriving from India is 6 nights Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE hotel + 8 nights home quarantine. Written pledge – KNOW MORE Health card – KNOW MORE Points of hotel quarantine are as follows For Questionnaire – CLICK HERE a) After CIQ formalities, all arriving passengers Participants entering Japan for Olympic and Paralympic Games – KNOW MORE (except diplomats and their family, airline crews and seamen) are escorted to hotel. Japanese Government will provide this, and passengers do not have to book by their own. Hotel will be decided on the spot. b) Meals are provided free of charge. Choice of non-vegetarian, vegetarian or Muslim is possible. c) Passengers are required to remain in the hotel for 10 nights. Meeting persons from outside is basically not possible. d) During 10 night hotel quarantine, passengers will have COVID-19 test3 times. Those who have negative result on all tests will be escorted to the airport. They should not use public transportation from the airport, and have home quarantine for another 4 days.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Kenya All passenger flight operations to Kenya are suspended up to 21st August 2021 List of approved States whose travelers are exempted from quarantine can be accessed in Only Kenyans and Indian nationals who are residents in Kenya are allowed to the KCAA website: travel from India to Kenya provided that they possess a covid-19 PCR Negative https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine- test result conducted within 96 hours before travel and submit to an antigen test exempted states on arrival. If antigen test is negative, travelers shall self-quarantine for 14 days at home and if antigen test is positive, travelers shall self-isolate while All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya being monitored in a government facility for 14 days at their own cost. must complete online Ministry of Health Travelers Heath Surveillance online form and obtain the QR code. Refer Travelers shall be required to provide evidence of their booking for quarantine https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ locations 24 hours before boarding. The list of facilities available for quarantine can be availed from [email protected]

VANDE BHARAT MISSION Kuwait Negative (PCR) test certificate is mandatory proving free from n Corona virus Children under the age of 6 years are infection valid (72) hours from time/date of swab (test) to the time of exempted from PCR Test requirement. acceptance on the flight provided and do not show any symptoms as (cold- Medical staff-- home quarantine. cough-sneezing-high temperature etc..). Administrative staff: 1. Citizensandtheir first-degree relatives and workers accompanying them: (non-vaccinated) --institutional quarantine. a. For immunized with vaccines in the state of Kuwait and after the appearance (Vaccinated) --home quarantine. of green color in (immune/Kuwait mobile ID) application should complete List of approved vaccines in the state of registration in (Shlonik) Application and (Kuwait-mosafer) platform. Kuwait:- b. All immunized citizens are subject to a home quarantine a week from the date 1. Pfizer (BioNTech) of their arrival in the State of Kuwait. In case that they wish to end the 2. Moderna quarantine, they conduct and pays one (PCR)test inside the State of Kuwait 3. Oxford ( AstraZeneca) during the quarantine period and if proven free from Corona virus, will end 4. Johnson and Johnson scheduled home quarantine period. c. For immunized with vaccines outside the state of Kuwait from the approved vaccines in the state of Kuwait mentioned below in item (3)must be uploaded in ministry of health website and complete registration in (Shlonik) Application and (Kuwait-mosafer) platform, All are subject to a home quarantine a week from the date of their arrival in the State of Kuwait. In case that they wish to end the quarantine, they conduct and pays one (PCR)test inside the State of Kuwait during the quarantine period and if proven free from Corona virus, will end scheduled home quarantine period. d. For non-immunized and the appearance of red or yellow colors in (immune/Kuwait mobile ID) application complete registration in (Shlonik)Application and (Kuwait-mosafer) platform and must pay for two (PCR) tests and perform the first one upon arrival to the state of Kuwait, and the second one to be performed on the sixth day from the institutional quarantine, also to pay the amount of the quarantine cost at any approved local hotels listed in (Kuwait-mosafer)platform and if proven free from nCorona virus the quarantine shall be continue another (7) days at home with the exception of the institutional quarantine to the following categories mentioned below in item (4). e. For Vaccine recipients outside the state of Kuwait from the non-approved vaccines in the state of Kuwait mentioned below in item (3) will treated as non- immunized. 2-Non-Kuwaitis: a. For immunized with vaccines in the state of Kuwait and after the appearance

VANDE BHARAT MISSION of green color in (immune/Kuwait mobile ID) application should complete Kuwait registration in (Shlonik)Application and (Kuwait-mosafer) platform. (continued) b. All immunized are subject to a home quarantine a week from the date of their arrival in the State of Kuwait. In case that they wishes to end the quarantine, they conducts and pays one (PCR)test inside the State of Kuwait during the quarantine period and if proven free from nCorona virus, will end scheduled home quarantine. c.For immunized with vaccines outside the state of Kuwait from the approved vaccines in the state of Kuwait mentioned below in item (3)must be uploaded in ministry of health website, provided that the vaccination is electronically proven before boarding and upon arrival through the possibility of electronic verification (QR-Code) in the State of Kuwait and complete registration in (Shlonik)Application and (Kuwait-mosafer) platform and subject to a home quarantine a week from the date of their arrival in the State of Kuwait, In case that they wishes to end the quarantine, they conducts and pays one (PCR)test inside the State of Kuwait during the quarantine period and if proven free from nCorona virus, will end scheduled home quarantine.Third-vaccines approved in the state of Kuwait and number of doses required for immunization to show the green color in (immune/Kuwait mobile ID) Application. •Pfizer BioNTech vaccine(two doses).•AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine(two doses).•Moderna vaccine(two doses).•Johnson & Johnson vaccine (one dose).Fourth-Categories excluded from institutional quarantine: a. Diplomatic missions and Approved diplomats and their first-degree relatives (husband-wife-children) weather individually or collectively and their accompanying domestic workers (provided their identification cards are presented). b. Kuwaiti patients treated abroad and their companions after completing treatment, (provided proof certificate issued from Kuwait health office abroad where the treatment is received). c. Governmental and private medical staff and their first-degree relatives (husband-wife-children) weather individually or collectively and their accompanying domestic workers (proof must be provided) .d. Minors travelling unaccompanied.

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

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information AIR TRANSPORT CIRCULAR - AT 14/2020 - Issue 18, Dated 07 July 2021 issued by Male the MALDIVES CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, Republic of Maldives- CLICK HERE Tourists are allowed only in HPA approved a) For Work Permit holders. secluded resorts. Please visit the below mentioned website link which will provide information on obtaining necessary approval for travel and guidelines on mandatory quarantine Tourists having booking in the resorts for requirements for Work Permit holders from South Asian countries. their entire stay having return ticket and https://covid19.health.gov.mv/quarantine-guidelines-for-work-permit-holders- sufficient funds only will be allowed to travel. travelling-from-south-asia Passengers having booking in hotels/guest Further visit link: https://xpat.egov.mv and click ''Work Permit Verification" and house situated in the inhabitant islands are follow the instructions to check the authenticity of the work permit issued. not allowed. b) For Tourists. 1) Tourists traveling from South Asia will be issued an on-arrival tourist Entry of Work Permit Holders to Maldives is visa for 30 days and allowed to stay in secluded Tourist Resorts effective from suspended until further notice. 15th July 2021.VISA FEE is NIL. Ministry of Tourism Circular CLICK HERE 2) Inbound Tourists from South Asia may be accommodated in Guesthouses in Local Islands, effective from 30th July 2021. 3) 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, Mauritius are permitted All passengers will be placed in quarantine Mauritius to travel upon arrival in Mauritius 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

VANDE BHARAT MISSION Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the Republic of India and Myanmar travelers who had visited India during the last 14 days. 21 days quarantine

Foreign nationals not permitted Passengers are given a choice of hotel stay (payable) or Government arranged centers * For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Myanmar and conditions refer https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Nepal New Standards of Passenger arrival into Nepal issued by Civil Aviation List of compulsory quarantine hotels at Authority of Nepal - CLICK HERE Kathmandu - Know More In terms of air bubble arrangement with Nepal as notified by Min of Civil For Hotel Quarantine Passenger consent form Aviation (MOCA) the following are permitted to travel: – CLICK HERE A. From India to Nepal: i. Indian & Nepali nationals All passengers are required to have a ii. Third country nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa/entry permit certificate of Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test for Nepal, if required. report from Government authenticated labs or Only passengers destined for Nepal and not third countries are allowed to travel with photo or Bar code of travelling on flights from India to Nepal. passenger in English conducted within 72 hours from Swab collection time to the B. From Nepal to India: i. Indian& Nepali nationals. departure time of flight. (Children below . All Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and Person of Indian Origin card 5years of age, travelling with parents are holders holding passports of any country and exempted) i. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending to travel to India for It is mandatory for all international any purposes (including their dependents on appropriate category of passengers travelling to Nepal to fill IHR form dependent visa) except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers originating in Online available at the website of CCMC, Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from Nepal to India. Additionally, Nepal (ccmc.gov.np) passengers travelling to Nepal will be required to fill up the International All Passengers need to upload the Mandatory Traveler Online Form. Health Forms & Covid Negative Reports in Passengers can access the International Traveler Online format: advance on Govt of India's Air Suvidha Portal https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.php for all passengers flying out of Kathmandu. It is mandatory for all the International passengers departing from Kathmandu, Passengers travelling into Nepal as first port to carry valid negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 Hours before of embarkation or transit are required to departure at the time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report should follow the enlisted health &quarantine be in original and stamped from designated Govt. approved COVID-19Lab/ protocols: A) Should obtain prior visa from Institutions in Nepal. Nepali missions abroad. b) Are subject to Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT reports are not being hotel quarantine of 10 days at their own cost accepted by the concerned authorities at Kathmandu Airport. in hotels listed by Ministry of Culture, Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by Round Trip Passengers Tourism &Civil Aviation. For latest (Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall not be valid while departing from Kathmandu directives/updates, Visit: and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID- https://caanepal.gov.np/ 19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly, Negative RT- PCR Certificates obtained

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information from Nepal by Round Trip Passengers (Kathmandu-Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not All Passengers must furnish evidence of hotel valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR bookings of 10 days for hotel quarantine at their reports from designated COVID-9Lab/Institutions in India. own cost in the hotels listed by Ministry of Indian Diplomatic / Official passport holders and their family members will be Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation or Nepal allowed to travel without the hotel booking requirement of the mandatory Tourism Board. All those who are in hotel or home quarantine have to do RT-PCR tests on quarantine policy of Nepal. th th Passengers have to update CCMC website of NEPAL for travel from INDIA to the 4 and 11 day of arrival. NEPAL (international arrival form) and from NEPAL TO INDIA ( international departure form). Foreign nationals are not permitted. Only people who are eligible to enter New Zealand will be allowed into New All arriving passengers to undergo a 14 days New Zealand Zealand. managed isolation or quarantine as per health authority’s requirement. Following categories of people are permitted to enter New Zealand: - NZ citizens - Permanent residents and - Other visa holders with an exemption to enter- For details of passenger’s eligibility and conditions applicable to enter New Zealand refer:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border- closures-and- exceptions

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

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information c) Seamen of foreign nationalities; Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The PCR test must be done within 96 hours before departure and preferably within 72 hours before boarding. Passengers to register via online national payment portal (Nigeria International Travel Portal – http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria. Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative result before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at submitted online on the Nigeria International Travel Portal or a printout carried for presentation on arrival in Nigeria.

Oman Passengers other than Omanis, Diplomats, Health care workers and their families All passengers arriving in Oman are required who are allowed to enter Oman under the present restrictions will have to to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test undergo mandatory institutional quarantine including families with children conducted within 72 hours prior to the under the age of 18, with effect from 18.00 (Oman Local time) on Tuesday, 11th schedule time of arrival in Oman. The COVID- May 2021. 19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified The home quarantine for Omani citizens and the other categories will continue medical test result written in Arabic or to be in place. English. All medical and medical assistance categories (including all health-care providers working in the public and private health sectors such as doctors and . Diplomats working at foreign embassies nurses, labs, X-ray technicians, pharmacists, etc.) and their family members accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine upon arrival to the diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted Sultanate, and shall adhere to home quarantine and to wear the electronic from the COVID-19 PCR test, Tarassud+ and tracking bracelet. the bracelet however they are subject to Travelers who have been in or transited through India in the previous 14 days seven-day quarantine. will not be allowed to enter Oman until further notice. This excludes Omani citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers and their families who will be subject to . Children from aged 16 years and less are the approved procedures upon arriving in the Sultanate. exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre- registration via https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel for All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty-five (25) OMR test fees and Oman are required to have international download Tarassud+.Mandatory institutional health isolation for all health insurance covering the cost of arriving passengers to the sultanate through airports at their own treatment from Covid-19 for one month expense. except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card. A pre-confirmed hotel reservation is required for all arriving passengers covering the mandatory quarantine period (at least 7 nights). . Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and (TARASSUD+) bracelet, quarantine for seven days and Covid-19 PCR test on the eighth day.

Philippines Following is permitted: Passengers will have their -Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ swabbing test with Philippine Airport - Children with special needs (regardless of age) of Filipinos *$ Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLAB) at Gate 16of -Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$ NAIA Terminal 1 -Foreign parent of Filipino children with special needs (regardless of age) *$ For faster clearance on arrival passengers are -Accredited foreign government and international organization officials and advised to complete the online form before their dependents* leaving the origin city at -Foreign airline crewmembers https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF -Foreign seafarers with9(C) visas* Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 9 USD, * Upon compliance with the4 IATF conditions. results will be released in 48-7 hours $ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who previously enjoyed visa-free privileges) must apply for an entry visa at the nearest Philippine Arriving foreign nationals to coordinate with Foreign Service Post Department of Tourism (DOT) for their

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Government Holding Facilities stay or -Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” # accommodation at own expense in listed -Section13 series of Commonwealth Act No.613, as amended * 13Quota,13a), hotels of DOT approved by the Department of 13(b),13(c), 13(d),13(e),13(g)visas Health -RA 7919 visa -EO 324 visa -Native Born visa Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-038/ ADD-02-015) MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13(a) of CA613under MONo.MCL-07-021

# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions. Additional requirements for arriving foreigners effective 09th AUGUST 2020 (1) Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry; (2) With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility; (3) Withpre-bookedCOVID-19testingprovider; (4) Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers’ asset by the National Task ForceforCOVID-19. Refer: www.immigration.gov.ph

Qatar For Qatar travel and return policy effective August 2, 2021, refer the link Passengers to book a quarantine hotel for https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx one week through “Discover Qatar” website All passengers are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Test done 48 hours before arrival https://www.qatarairways before departure from the testing centers approved by the local health holidays. com/qa- en/offers/welcome- home- authority. packages/ All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel For more information on Self Quarantine, PCR test as mentioned above, and in case they require another PCR test for Hotel Quarantine, accredited medical centers their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a for COVID-19 test overseas refer standard fee of QAR 300/- per test. https://covid19.moph. gov.qa

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Country Entry Quarantine/Additional Regulations Information The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding the aircraft. Citizens and residents who have been Qatar The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public Health - moph.gov.qa vaccinated or recovered in the State of Qatar (continued) Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights operating under will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period airbubbles /air travel arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, of two days, with a PCR test done on the second India day, and they will be released on the same day - Qatari nationals if the result is negative. - Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and destined • Passengers (Qataris, residents, visitors) who forQatar only have been vaccinated outside the State of Qatar - Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to travel. with a vaccine recognized by the Ministry of - As of 21st August 2020, the exceptional entry permit will be Public Health, or those who have recovered applicable toholders of resident permit in the State of Qatar as well outside the State of Qatar will be subject to as visitors with personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior. quarantine at the hotel for a period of (10) All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their mobile days. phones.Each passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for • Citizens and residents who are not immunized Returning Travelers” before arrival to Qatar. will be subject to hotel quarantine for a period Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent residency of (10) days. holderscan travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence to conditions • Unprotected tourists/visitors: Entry is not notified for Covid- 19 test and quarantine as per the countries they are permitted. coming from. 3. With regard to citizens and residents, the Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. following will be applied immediately as of Companions of GCC citizens will be granted immediate entry visa upon arrival today's date: inQatar under the following conditions: • Pregnant and lactating women who have The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be children up to two years old (regardless of accompanied by the GCC citizens or one of their first-degree direct family whether they are accompanied by a fully members. The GCC country residency permit of the companion should be immunized or recovered husband who did not validfor at least six months. The travel document of the companion should accompany them) will be subject to home be valid fora period not less than the validity of the entry visa. quarantine according to the classification of the The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the companions must country of departure, provided that the PCR test be“house workers” or other related occupation. Payment of the applicable is applied according to the travel and return visa fees (QAR 100). policy. Government employees from the different ministries and governmental • Citizens and residents aged (75) years and entitieson official missions to these countries for a period of 72 hours or less above will be subject to home quarantine

VANDE BHARAT MISSION will be according to the classification of the country of subject to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH. departure, provided that the PCR test is applied in accordance with the travel and return policy. 4. The protocol that will be applied to recipients Passengers MUST be in possession of sufficient funds when travelling to of one of the vaccines with conditional approval DOHA on 'VISIT VISA' or 'VISA ON ARRIVAL'. (Sinopharm) in the event of a desire to be exempted from quarantine: • Qatari citizens: An antibody test will be conducted upon arrival in the State of Qatar at one of the port of entry for free, and if the result is positive, the traveller will be exempted from quarantine. Otherwise, they will be subject to home quarantine for a period of (05) days for those coming from countries classified within the green list, and hotel quarantine For a period of (07) days for those coming from countries classified within the yellow list, and hotel quarantine for a period of (10) days for those coming from countries classified within the list of red countries, as for those coming from the six countries located in East Asia - please see the point (No. 2 above). • Residents and visitors: An antibody test will be performed upon arrival at the hotel where the traveller will be required to book a quarantine hotel for a period depending on the country's classification and if the result is positive, the 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 six East Asian countries who have received the Sinopharm vaccine, the antibody test is not applicable and they have to complete a 10-day hotel quarantine.

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Russia The Russian Government has implemented mandatory RT-PCR tests at SVO 14 days quarantine is required for all arrivals for all passengers arriving from India. Although passengers need to carry foreigners arriving in Russia with a purpose of RT-PCT Negative test (D-72 hours) for boarding at Delhi and this would be the Employment and no quarantine for other second RT-PCR test to be conducted on arrivals. permitted categories of Passengers.

Foreign citizens -1) Certificate of the negative PCR test result is required to have Hard Copy of COVID-19 RT- PCR Negative Test on hand on arrival. 2) To get the COVID RT-PCR test on arrival. report (D- 72Hrs) is mandatory for all Passengers /Crew Members. No Transiting Russian citizens- To get the COVID RT-PCR test twice - first time - on arrival passengers permitted. Second time - not less than 24 hours from getting PCR test. The results of second PCR test should be posted on the governmental site during 5 days.

Following are permitted to travel. Staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices located in Russia. official delegation’s members and all those who have diplomatic and business visas, and private visas issued due to the death of a close relative. people who live in Russia permanently with a residence permit. citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to Russia from the countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey, Tanzania) Under Air Bubble Arrangements Following passengers are permitted. Outbound from India- Any Indian National or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and holding a valid visa of Russia. -SEAMEN of foreign nationalities and SEAMEN holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. SEAMEN should be destined for RUSSIA only. -Application form to be filled before entry into Russia. (Provided onboard by airline) - Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information from/destined for Russia only and similarly traffic carried to/from Russia Shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for India only. Inbound flights into India - Indians Nationals or Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in Russia. - All OCI Cardholders and POI Cardholders holding passports of any country.

- Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose except those on TOURIST VISA.

- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for Russia only And similarly, traffic carried to/from Russia shall comprise of passengers originating rom/destined for INDIA only.

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

Saudi Arabia Foreign Nationals– NOT ALLOWED

Singapore All travelers (including Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) entering Every Traveler entering Singapore will be or transiting/transferring through Singapore, are required take a COVID-19 PCR required to serve a 14-day SHN (Stay Home test within 72 hours of their flight to Singapore. Child of below 3 years of age Notice) at a dedicated Quarantine facility. are exempted. Travelers are also required to have a negative All inbound travelers, except Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Permanent COVID-19 test before end of SHN. Residents (SPRs), with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore, will not be allowed entry into or For queries refer Singapore Ministry of Health transfer/transit through Singapore. FAQs at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into 19/FAQs Singapore. For more information on Singapore’s entry Hardcopy of basic health declaration for all travelers departing from India to requirements, refer to the Immigration and

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Singapore wef 24th APR 2021 is mandatory. Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website: All travelers arriving in Singapore must submit Health Declaration via the SG https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- 19 Arrival Card E-Service(refer https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard ) and will A passenger entering Singapore must comply need to undergo a COVID-19 PCR Test. Travellers to submit their SGAC / eHDC with Singapore’s public health and before boarding their flight. immigration Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers travelling requirements as specified by the Immigration to Singapore should obtain Letter of Entry approval from Singapore. and Checkpoints Authority on its website at The Covid test result memo must be from recognized laboratories that are safetravel.ica.gov.sg. internationally accredited or government recognized. It must also be in English, For additional information refer and should state the following: https://safetravel.changiairport.com i. the test result; ii. The date that the test was taken; and Document Reference Guide for Entry into minimum of two personal identifiers as stated in the Passport (i.e.name and Singapore- CLICK HERE either date of birth or passport number) For Covid 19 pre-departure test requirements for passengers: CLICK HERE Vaccination Requirement for Work Pass Holders and their Dependants ----- CLICK HERE Please note that RT PCR test certificate is still required for Work Pass Holders and their Dependants.

South Africa Holders of Permanent Residence Permits 14 days institutional quarantine

Valid Relative Visas in certain categories such as spouse (these categories have to register with South Africa High Commission or Consulate in India)

Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain special permission by Dept of Home Affairs to repatriate DIRCO approval required to transit.

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South Korea Due to the rapid growth of a number of COVID CASES in INDIA, All INDIAN 14 days of self-isolation NATIONALS arriving Directly or Transiting via any third country they will have to submit the RTPCR NEGATIVE REPORT 72 hours prior to boarding. Infants (under 6 years of age as of the date of entry) are exempted from Self-isolation exemption for inbound travelers who negative confirmation if all accompanying persons present an appropriate have completed the Covid-19 vaccination –

negative confirmation certificate. The following conditions must be met by the On arrival in Seoul, they will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST AGAIN and after completion of the domestic inoculation, which getting the Negative report, will be further subjected for 14 days home has been two weeks since the vaccination quarantine. requiring two vaccinations (including one All Korean Nationals & Long-Term Residence holders are also required to submit vaccination):1. The COVID-19 test should be the RTPCR Negative Report & on arrival will have to do the NEGATIVE TEST and negative right after the arrival.2. Must be will remain in Government Facility Centers for 02 days & 01 Night and will be asymptomatic.3. Departure 2 weeks after further subjected to 14 days home quarantine. vaccination.4. Passengers departing from South Following is permitted: Africa and Brazil's mutant virus-hit countries. Long-term residents can enter with valid visa and alien registration card. E-9 *Not applicable if inoculation has been visa holders must submit a pre-approved “Confirmation of Self completed overseas. Procedures for verification Quarantine” form to immigration authorities when entering Republic of Korea of the vaccination certificate will be prepared (ROK). Failure to do so will result in denial of entry. sequentially from the countries applying to the Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK must obtain Re- convention and reciprocity principles. Entry Permit before leaving ROK. Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Koreans (F- 4) are *Not applicable if Passengers has been to this country* allowed to re-enter ROK and do not need to apply for Re-Entry permit or undergo medical examination. Passengers holding valid “Isolation Exemption South Africa, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Certificate” issued by Embassy of Korea / Consular office do not need the Tanzania, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Medical certificate. Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Possession of the completed form / documents with the passenger will be Suriname verified at departure airport. Passengers transiting through Incheon (ICN) Airport to onward destinations

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information are permitted only if they are able to board the connecting flight within 24 South Korea hours to transfer. Penalties will be imposed and passenger (continued) For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr repatriated to their home countries if they USER MANUAL FOR SELF-QUARANTINE SAFETY PROTECTION APP: CLICK HERE violate the law. All passengers must hold valid visas according to the existing procedure. All passengers entering Korea will be required to submit PCR negative confirmation documents. PCR negative confirmation should be within 72 hours of departure date. No meals will be served on board to any passengers. Only Beverages like WATER/JUICE & SOFT DRINK will be provided.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Spain Following is permitted: All passengers arriving in Spain will have to EU citizens. stay in quarantine for 14days. Foreign citizens with residence permit. Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding foreigner identity cards Passengers have to complete and submit a (tarjeta de identidad deextranjero) and the identity cards for family “Passenger Locator form” to Spanish members of EU citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de la Union) that have authorities on arrival in Spain. 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.

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Sri Lanka Quarantine measures and entry regulations KNOW MORE A) For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign Nationals should obtain approval from the A passenger with a Travel history (including transit) to India in the past 14 days Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil will not be permitted to disembark in Sri Lanka unless special approval has been Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. granted. All Sri Lankans and their accompanying foreign National Spouse, children, (a) Fully vaccinated travelers will be Dual Citizens (if using the to arrive) with a travel history authorized to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days (including transit) in the past 14 days to India, do not need any approvals. of the final vaccine, refer to the below link for latest updates on Covid Notices for arrivals from India. 1) On arrival should produce the original copy https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19 of the vaccination certificate along with a certified copy of English language All passengers (except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) arriving to Sri Lanka must translation. have an appropriate " valid visa" which has been issued by the Department of 2) Upon arrival transferred to hotel by Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka prior to their departure. No visa " on Government. arrival " will be issued for any passenger. 3) Shall conduct a Covid -19 PCR Test within Mainly, following visas are issuing from the Department of Immigration and 24 hours after arrival. (Day one) Emigration, Sri Lanka for the foreigners according to their purpose of visit. 1. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) 2. Landing Endorsement

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information 3. Entry Visa 4) Once the PCR Report is negative, they can Sri Lanka 4. Multiple Entry Business Visa be released from quarantine. (continued) 5. Residence Visa 5) After arrival their home inform the concern The passenger has to undergo PCR tests within 96 hours or rapid antigen test Medical Officer of health (MOH) within 48 hours of his/her departure and he/she needs to carry a negative 6) Should undergo repeat PCR test on day 7 ( b PCR test report (in English) throughout his/her journey. ) For passengers who are not completed the Covid-19 vaccination or arriving to Sri Children accompanied by adults will require the same PCR test. Lanka in less than 02 weeks of vaccination . Passengers must produce the duly completed Health declaration form 1) PCR testing shall be done day 1 and day available at - 2) If both tests are negative, release form the https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19/363- health-declaration- hotel after 7 days. form-to-be-filled-by-all-passengers- arriving-Sri-Lanka 3) Balance quarantine 7 days can be done at Tourists must obtain and carry alongside a copy of a valid preapproved ETA home under the supervision of MOH (Electronic Travel Authority) issued by the Department of Immigration & (Medical Officer of Health) Emigration of Sri Lanka. Or Confirmation letter issued by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. (B) Tourists arriving from overseas via Sri https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ Lanka Tourism safety protocol. For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign nationals- Obtain approval from a) For those traveling after a minimum the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka of 02 weeks after receiving the recommended dose of COVID-19 vaccine All Foreign nationals must have a valid visa or must obtain an entry visa/landing 1) Tourists should be accommodated in endorsement from the Department of Immigration and Emigration the certified tier 01 hotels and PCR testing done on day 01. 2) If day 1 PCR is negative, tourists shall stay in the same hotel until completion of day 7 and may visit approved important sites in a bio security bubble. 3) After completion of 2nd day, shall repeat on day 7 and if report is negative, they can leave the hotel and free to make their own travel. ( b) For those who have not received the

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information Sri Lanka vaccine/have not completed the (continued) recommended dose/arriving within two weeks of receiving the vaccine - 1) Should undergo mandatory quarantine in certified tier 01 hotel. Shall not change hotels until fourteen days are completed. 2) First PCR test will be done on day 01 from arrival – if negative passenger can travel within the bio bubble. For stays less than 96 hours – second PCR not required unless of a requirement on the part of the returning country/airline. For stays less than 14 days – second PCR test should be done prior to departure from Sri Lanka. If Tourist stays up to 14 days or more, second PCR test shall be conducted between Day’s 11th to 14th. If staying for more than 14 days, they can be released on Day 14 with negative PCR report. Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ or email [email protected] for further guidance and procedures

Thailand From 1 April 2021 onwards, Thai nationals ARE NOT REQUIRED to present either Passengers or permissible persons will be fit to fly health certificate or medical certificate with a laboratory result subject to applicable indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method. All passengers traveling to Thailand MUST OBTAIN COE (Certificate of Entry), disease control measures. issued by Royal Thai Embassy/ Consulate-General. Traveler should plan a trip in advance (at least 7 working days) and register for COE application at All passengers must have following

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Following are the categories of persons permitted documents before boarding to enter Thailand. . Certificate of Entry issued by Royal 1. Thai nationals Persons with exemption or persons being considered, Thai Embassy / Consulate. permitted or invited by the Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons . Fit to fly certificate issued within 72 accountable for resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as hours of departure. necessary. Such consideration, permission or invitation maybe subject to . RT PCR (Infant too shall undergo RT- specified conditions and time limits. Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, PCR test) issued within 72 hours of parents, or children of a Thai national. departure (RT-PCR should have COVID 2. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or permission to Negative result) take up residence in the Kingdom 3. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit or are allowed to work in . Insurance covering COVID 19 for a minimum the Kingdom, including their spouse or children. amount of USD 100,000/-. Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion. . Confirmed ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine) 4. Crewmembers who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a for 14 Days on arrival at mission, and have a specified date and time for return. Thailand 5. Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students. Non- Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their attendants. However, this shall not include medical treatment for COVID–19. 6. Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international organizations, government representatives, foreign government agencies working in Thailand, or individual in other international agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their spouse, parents,or children.

7. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement with a foreign country.

For measures to be complied with when travelling to Thailand refer website of CAAT www.caat.or.th Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information For Revised guidelines for Travel from India to UAE: CLICK HERE It is mandatory that passengers arriving into UAE UAE Latest Update: CLICK HERE to download and activate the applications: UAE Fast Track app, and ICA app (Federal Authority Travel to UAE is permitted for below categories of travelers- of Identity and Citizenship) in their smart Return Permit for Resident outside UAE form” which is issued to the passenger(s) phones. from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs -GDRFA 1. - A holder of valid UAE resident visa, who has obtained the required PCR test(s) has to be carried out upon arrival vaccination doses in the UAE and completed fourteen (14) days after the at the airport, in Dubai. 2nd dose and holds a vaccination card issued from a medical All inbound passengers shall be quarantined institution in the UAE, including the vaccine certificate available in the for twelve (12) days from the date of arrival smart application(s) of Government Medical entities in the UAE; (and sign a indemnity bond to ensure 2. - Members of the medical force/staff including Doctors, Nurses and quarantine) and take PCR on day 6, and day Medical Technicians (Whether Vaccinated or not Vaccinated); 11. 3. - Staff/Employees of Educational Sector, including Professors and Teachers, those who teaches at Universities, Colleges, Schools and Institutions The residents of Abu Dhabi with independent in the UAE (Whether Vaccinated or not vaccinated); residing facilities are being given home 4. -Students who are currently studying in the UAE (Whether quarantine for 10 days and not institutional vaccinated or not vaccinated); quarantine. The residents need to show the 5. -Those who are holding a valid visa, on humanitarian grounds copy of the Tenancy Contract the Health and/or cases (i.e. family reunion) (Whether vaccinated or not vaccinated); Authorities on arrival. 6. - Employees/Staff of Local and Federal Government entities CLICK HERE to access the self- declaration (Whether vaccinated or not vaccinated); form for arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport. 7. - Those who undergo medical treatments in UAE (Whether vaccinated or not vaccinated) For Covid -19 test in UAE –(i) KNOW MORE All categories of travelers need to comply with the following measures:- (ii) KNOW MORE (a) Hold a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that is issued within For list of approved labs in India for Covid test the valid time frame, namely, (48) hours from the time of collecting the for travel to UAE- CLICK HERE sample. Issued from approved health service, which use QR code System The link for the “Return Permit for Resident (b) Undergo a PCR test at the arriving airport. outside UAE form” which will be issued to (c) A Rapid PCR test report that should be based on molecular diagnostic the passenger(s) from the General testing intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral Directorate of Residency and Foreigners RNA; conducted at the departure airport four (4) to six (6) hours prior to Affairs (GDRFA), based on the passenger departure at Abu Dhabi and prior to six (6) hours of departure for Dubai and submission for permission is other stations in UAE by one of the specialized devices such as but not limited to

VANDE BHARAT MISSION UAE : Abbott’s ID Now, Roche Liat. https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en (continued) Antigens Test or any other tests will not be accepted Methods of implementation: All passengers must hold GDRFA approval a) The passenger shall submit a request through the website of the taken on or after 05th August 2021. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, for the necessary Passengers with ICA approvals with Valid approval; Residence Visa of any Emirates are The Website: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/homepage.aspx eligible for travel to Abu Dhabi - A holder of valid UAE resident visa, who has obtained the required Transit /onward connections passengers vaccination doses in the UAE and completed fourteen (14) days after the are not permitted to Abu Dhabi. 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 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, visitors 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.

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine / Additional Information

United All passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result prior to Air India passengers will arrive in Terminal 2 Kingdom departure. Mandatory passenger locator form- CLICK HERE Essential stand and then will be shifted to Terminal 4 information to enter England- CLICK HERE by Heathrow Buses. All passenger baggage AMBER RULES FOR PASSENGERS EFFECTIVE 0400 AM - 08AUG21 IN UK. will also be transferred by Heathrow Complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to departure In India. transport from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4. • Pre-Departure Test taken in the 3 days before you travel to UK. Children Transit Passengers with onward connecting under 11 years exempted. Mandatory Day 2 Test Kit Booking Confirmation flights will be allowed to enter Terminal 2 for all Passengers including vaccinated passengers. Children under 4 years and will be processed through home exempted. Mandatory Day 2 & Day 8 Test Kit Booking Confirmation for terminal for connecting onward flight. passengers who are not fully vaccinated, the passenger will also require to Who are you including in your definition Home Quarantine on arrival for 10 Days in UK. of those with residence rights? Those with residence rights includes: • Fully Vaccinated Passengers are exempted from 10 Days Home Quarantine holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain; on arrival in UK and also exempted to take Day 8 Test (Day 2 Test holders of existing leave to enter or remain Mandatory). Passengers vaccinated in India are not qualified for this (i.e., those with biometric Residence exemption. permits) or an entry clearance/visa that • Passengers claiming exemption under fully vaccinated under UK, Europe or grants such leave e.g., students, workers. USA vaccination programme should produce proof of vaccination to Air India (But excluding visit visas); holders of EU prior to departure. Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave; those who have rights of entry under the • * NHS APP COVID PASS or NHS Letter or Vaccine Certificate of Europe or USA Withdrawal Agreements (including approved vaccine under EMA or FDA clearly mentioning 2 doses taken 14 days returning residents with a right of prior to departure date. Passengers vaccinated in India are not eligible for residence under the EEA Regulations and exemptions. EEA frontier workers); family members of • Passengers been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 EEA nationals with rights under the days before the arrival in England, the RED LIST rules must apply red list Withdrawal Agreement. rules.The visa restrictions imposed during RED Arrival will no longer be valid GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID- 19): jobs from 0400AM 08AUG21 and all valid visa categories will be allowed entry into thatqualify for travel exemptions link: UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for- https://www.gov.uk/government entering-england#amber-list-rules /publications/coronavirus-covid- 19- Amber list rules travellers-exempt-from-uk- border- What you must do if you have been in a country or territory on the amber list in rules/coronavirus-covid- 19-travellers-

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the 10 days before you arrive in England. Before travel to England. Before you travel to England you must: exempt-from-uk- border-rules#diplomatic- take a COVID-19 test – you must take the test in the 3 days before you travel to missions-international- organisations-and- England conferences book and pay for COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England complete a passenger locator form Mandatory stay in a government approved If you are fully vaccinated-After arrival in England you must take a COVID-19 test on quarantine facility for 10 days. or before day 2.This applies if you’re fully vaccinated under either: the UK vaccination During their managed quarantine stay, programme. passengers will be required to take a coronavirus the UK vaccine programme overseas an approved vaccination programme in test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8, Europe or the USA - not all are recognised in England. and they will not be allowed to shorten their Individuals with protected rights by the saved EEA regulations, including: quarantine period on receipt of a negative test Those with a right of permanent residence under the saved EEA Regulations result or through the Test toRelease scheme. Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the For UK Government updated Compliance ‘Withdrawal Agreement’ Measures, refer Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal Agreement’ http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/ Revised- UK- Third country nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes those Government-New- Compliance-Measures- with residence are defined as: Holders of settlement (indefinite leave) Holders of existing permission to enter or effective- 0400AM-23rdAPR2021-1.pdf stay remain, or an entry clearance that grants such permission e.g., students, workers, etc. (excluding visit visas) Diplomats MHQ Booking Cost: £1750 per adult / Additional 1 Passengers arriving via Common Travel Area (CTA) routes. Passengers who have adult: £650 / Additional 1 Child 5-12 years: £325) departed from or transited through Portugal in the last 10days Newly issued 90- day BRP vignette holders where leave has not yet been activated. Short term study visa. ODWs holding valid visas if travelling to the UK with the employer, their partneror (MHQ Cost includes Hotel Stay, food and children. beverages, transfers, security and 2 COVID-19 The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified about travel of Tests to be taken on Day 2 & Day 8 by all nurses, who will be travelling to the UK from India to work in the National Health passengers) Service.

The DHSC are keen given the red-listing and flight cancellation situation in India

that these essential workers are not held up at boarding.

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-The nurses will be exempt from Government quarantine on arrival in the UK, as they will be allowed to quarantine in NHS- provided accommodation. -They will hold Health and Care Worker visas, guidance available at https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa To demonstrate eligibility for exemption nurses will have (and be prepared to show at departure and immigration) a copy/online provision of: a letter of exemption from their employing NHS Trust which will include: the nurse’s name and date of birth passport number certificate of sponsorship number name of employing Trust and Trust contact number. Date of arrival and arrival airport. the same NHS Trust to sponsorship certificate issued from include: the nurse’s name and date of birth; name of the employing NHS Trust and Passport Number. All passengers should keep the following documents ready for UK - Border Force to check on arrival: 1) Passenger Locator Form (Hard copy mandatory) 2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 3 days prior to departure. 3) Pre booked and paid Managed Quarantine Hotel Package booking confirmation mentioned on the PLF. Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will attract £500 penalty to Passenger (Spot Fine) For more travel information: CLICK HERE

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information USA As per Presidential Proclamation by the President of the United States, For CLP bulletin about expired passports – restrictions have been in place for travel to the United States for passengers CLICK HERE who have stayed or transited in the following countries in the preceding 14 days For CLP bulletin giving exemptions to the of the date of entry or attempted entry into the United States. restrictions to travel to the US from India- CLICK HERE 1. People's Republic of China (excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Effective 26th Jan 2021, the center of Disease Hong Kong and Macau) Control and Prevention (USA)requires proof 2. Islamic Republic of Iran of a negative COVID- 19 test or 3. Schengen Area, comprising the 26 European states that have officially removed border control at their mutual borders: Austria, Belgium, Czech documentation of having recovered from Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, a foreign country to the United States. Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland Passengers entering the United States to 4. United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe) present a Covid-19 negative test report, 5. Republic of Ireland taken within 72 hours of departure. Every 6. Federative Republic of Brazil passenger (2 years of age or older) must also 7. Republic of South Africa fill an attestation form. The order, passenger attestation Effective May 4,2021 , India has been added to the list of countries from where form, and frequently asked questions can be travel has been restricted to the United States . Currently, only the following found here: category of passengers are exempted from the restrictions as per the https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- proof- Presidential Proclamation and hence are permitted to travel : negative-test.html

a. United States citizens (USCs), spouses of USCs, and children of USCs. All passengers (2 years of age or older) must b. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) also known as Green Card Holders, retain written or electronic documentation spouses of LPRs, and children of LPRs. reflecting the negative Qualifying Test result c. Siblings of USCs or LPRs, provided that both are unmarried and under the age of 21. or d. Parent or legal guardian of a USC or LPR, provided that the U.S. citizen or Documentation of Recovery presented to the lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21. airline and must also produce the same upon e. Child of USC or LPR that is a ward, stepchild, or prospective adoptee. request to any U.S. Govt. official/health f. Holding visa type A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3, E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or the authority.A passenger has to ensure employee’s immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 that the personal identifiers (i.e., name through NATO-4, or NATO-6 visas. and date of birth) on the negative g. U.S. Armed Forces members, spouses, and children. Qualifying Test result match the

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Country Entry Regulations Quarantine/Additional Information USA personal identifiers on the passenger’s h. National Interest Exemption waiver holders. (continued) passport or other travel documents. The test i. Sea or Air Crew holding C1/D, B1, H1 and L1 type Visa and meeting a flight performed was a viral test (i.e., A nucleic acid or vessel in the U.S. amplification test or a viral antigen test) j. Students may qualify for a National Interest Exception only if their approved or authorized by the relevant academic program begins August 1, 2021 or later. national authority for the detection of SARS-

k. Students with valid F-1 and M-1 visas intending to begin or continue an CoV-2. academic program commencing August 1, 2021 or later may enter the The test result sates “Negative, ““SARSCoV-2 United States no earlier than 30 days before the start of their academic RNA NOT DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2 ANTIGEN studies. They do not need to contact an embassy or consulate to seek an individual National Interest Exception to travel. NOT DETECTED,” OR “COVID- l. All immigrant visa (regardless of class) and K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visa 19NOTDETECTED.” A test holders have a blanket waiver Marked “invalid” is not acceptable Requirement/documentation for persons The US Embassy does not issue any National Interest Exemption (NIE) form or previously diagnosed with COVID-19 who document to the traveling public for travel to the US as NIE approvals are remains asymptomatic after recovery can be processed electronically. found here https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- If you have any query regarding your eligibility to travel to USA, you may contact proof-negative-test.html the US Customs Border Protection at CBP Information Center Any passenger who fails to comply with the on https://help.cbp.gov or phone no. +1 202-325-8000. requirements or willfully giving false or misleading information may be subject Requirement for negative pre-departure COVID-19 test- KNOW MORE to/result in applicable criminal penalties. Passenger Disclosure and attestation: KNOW MORE U.S. citizens with expired passports may be Kindly refer the US embassy website for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the exemptions available for travel to the US for students and other categories. CLICK allowed to travel using their expired HERE passports and holding an exit visa issued by the Government of India till December 31,2021.They may request an exit visa by submitting an on-line application in the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) FRRO ePortal of the Bureau of Immigration. India

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ELIGIBILITYCRITERIAFORPURCHASE OFTICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BYAIRINDIA ANDAIRINDIA EXPRESS Due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are restrictions at a number of international destinations. All passengers who propose to purchase tickets for flights DEPARTING INDIA on any Air India or Air India Express flightsthat will be repatriating Indian Nationals from abroad MUST read this document and agree with the Conditions set out inthese guidelines. 1. It is the responsibility of all prospective travelers to satisfy themselves that they are fully eligible to enter or transit the country for which they are purchasing an Air India ticket.Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard. 2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated 5th May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who hold visa of at least one-year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or death in the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also be allowed. 3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN, KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some categories, namely Diplomats on Mission and UN officials. 4. In case passengers have documents certifying their eligibility to travel to any of the countries listed above, such as health workers holding valid work permits, or resident visa holders, they may separately obtain written permission from Government authorities or Embassies of the above countries’ resident in India (New Delhi), or their nearest Consulates. This will NOT be the responsibility of Government of India or its agencies; or Air India and its subsidiaries. 5. Seafarers with valid CDCs and an Employers’ Letters indicating the name and details of the holder, and the port of commencement of duty (USA, UK and SINGAPORE ONLY), may also purchase tickets on outboundflights. 6. ForeignNationals in India, from any of the destination countries are welcome to purchase ticketsto 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 returnto 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.